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Depression continues to be a perplexing and complicated arena and exact causes are not fully understood. But with increasing research and understanding, it is very clear that nutrition plays a critical role. Chemical imbalances in the brain can be triggered by nutrient deficiencies from a poor diet, too much sugar, alcohol, aspartame (NutraSweet and Equal)…

Much of our stress comes from not feeling that we're in control of our circumstances. One thing you CAN control is what you eat every day. Nutrient and mineral dense foods will support your ability to have a good day and cope with daily stresses. Here are a few good nutrition tips to soothe the…

Most of us have favorable emotions attached to the sweet taste bud. Sweet foods remind us of love and comfort or grandma and her homemade desserts. Unfortunately, our food industry has capitalized on these emotions in their marketing as well as discovered the financial gain possible through the sale of sweetened foods. Our sweet taste…

Whether you're trying to avoid degenerative disease or heal from it, one of the most fundamental nutrition concepts to healing and wellness is eating in a manner that controls blood sugar levels and prevents elevated insulin levels. In the body, blood sugar is called glucose, the most basic molecule that when combined together in complex…

By: Mila McManus, M.D. Are you still trying to figure out how to eat right for life? Are you having trouble staying on track? Is it hard to navigate the grocery store today and know if you are making the right choices? Do you understand the magnitude of the impact your diet has on your…

[expand title="Is This Your Child?"] By: Doris Rapp, M.D. Review: Dr. Doris Rapp shares her vast knowledge of allergic disorders in children and adults. She outlines specific problems that are frequently ignored or even misdiagnosed, such as hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder, aggression, depression, and even poor academic performance. She then explains how inhalant allergies, food…

[expand title="Hypothyroidism – The Unsuspected Illness"] By: Barnes and Galton Review: This book is a landmark for physicians and patients alike. Hypothyroidism, literally the unsuspected illness, is finally recognized and explained in clear and understandable language. Chapters cover the multitude of symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, weight difficulty, recurrent and chronic infections, menstrual irregularities, and…

[expand title="Listening To Your Hormones"] By: Gillian Ford Review: Listening to Your Hormones is a very thorough guide on the hormonal changes that occur in women beginning at puberty and on through menopause. The author, Gillian Ford, explains the many problems associated with premenstrual syndrome, birth control pills, postpartum depression, perimenopause and menopause, hysterectomies, breast…

[expand title="What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause – The Breakthrough Book on Natural Progesterone"] By: Gillian Ford Review: Listening to Your Hormones is a very thorough guide on the hormonal changes that occur in women beginning at puberty and on through menopause. The author, Gillian Ford, explains the many problems associated with…