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The Effects of Environmental Toxins

The Effects of Environmental Toxins
There are toxins everywhere… some are dangerous, others, less so. But the important thing is to understand and minimize these toxins effectively for health and wellness. This article will briefly define toxins, where they come from, why they can be dangerous, and how you can solve this problem with the help of a nutritional counselor…
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Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease
What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease, also referred to as celiac sprue, nontropical sprue or gluten sensitivie enteropathy, is caused by the body’s inability to properly digest foods that contain gluten. Gluten is found in a variety of grains including wheat, barley, rye, and sometimes oats. When a person with celiac disease eats a food…
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Classifications of Diabetes

What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism characterized by fasting elevated glucose (blood sugar) levels. Diabetes carries a significantly increased risk of stroke, heart and kidney disease, retinopathy and loss of nerve function. There are two classifications of Diabetes: Type 1, or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), is…
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Fibromyalgia

What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a composite of related syndromes, which includes myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and chronic fatigue immune deficiency (CFIDS).   With fibromyalgia, energy is used up much faster than it can be produced, leading to cellular energy depletion, resulting in fatigue and increasing muscle pain.   Although pain…
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