Over the years, many tests have been developed to access the nutrient levels in blood, saliva, urine and hair. Nutritionists and other health care professionals use these tests to gather information for diagnosis and treatment purposes. Testing is important; particularly to look for nutrient deficiencies and to make sure nutrient levels are not too high. […]
Common Drugs That Cause Nutrient Depletion
Research findings have demonstrated that medicating a single problem with one drug can lead to a series of additional problems caused by the nutrient-depleting effects. More often than not, this leads to more prescriptions, which create additional nutrient deficiencies. This scenario continues until the patient is on a host of nutrient-depleting medications. Antibiotics, for instance, […]
Anorexia Athletica: Compulsive Exercising
We’ve all heard of the common eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and most likely known or will know someone who suffers from an eating disorder. A newer disorder, however, has begun to emerge, and although it is not yet a recognized diagnosis, it is equally dangerous and carries its own consequences. […]
McDougall Made Easy
McDougall Made Easy presents 14 Practical Lessons from John and Mary Dougall. The McDougall Program diet is based around “comfort foods”-favorites like pastas, potatoes, beans and vegetables that help you experience tremendous weight loss without ever being hungry. As thousands of people have already proven, you’ll be able to say goodbye to most, if not […]