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Many proverbs are based in some degree of truth. Let’s explore some of the more popular ones and examine the validity of their health claims.An apple a day keeps the doctor away Apples are a rich source of natural pectin and soluble fiber. Pectin is found in highest...
In part 1 we reviewed the two types of melatonin and how they function in regard to circadian rhythm sleep/wake patterns and antioxidant properties. In part 2 we will discuss: Difference between seasonal affective disorder and winter blues, along with statistics How...
Part one focuses on what melatonin is, part two will discuss how melatonin plays a role in winter blues or seasonal affective disorder, along with tips to navigate this time of year.What is melatonin? You may have heard that melatonin is a hormone that regulates...
The heartbreaking headlines of innocent lives touched by the accidental overdose of one of the most insidious drugs in our time continues to explode to never heard numbers.A toddler almost died while playing at a Tacoma Park. He had accidentally been exposed to...
The best way to take antibiotics is to never need them. But that isn’t always an option. However, there are some steps you can take to strengthen your immune system so that you and your loved ones can fight off illness. The recent outbreak of deaths from group A...
In part 1 we reviewed how antibiotics work, part 2 what biofilms are and their role in antibiotic resistance. In part 3 we will review: When antibiotics are needed and when they aren’t appropriate Distinguish between an allergic reaction to an antibiotic and the...
In part 1 the history of antibiotics and how they work was reviewed. This week we will look at The role of biofilms in bacteria and why these present a challenge to our modern-day arsenal of antibiotics Antibiotic resistance challenges The role of biofilms in bacteria...
Part 1A brief history of antibiotics- or what do bread mold, arsenic, and soil all have in common? Throughout history populations used plants, soils and foods to treat infections. Many of our modern-day antibiotics originated from these. Only recently- the past 100...
“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.” Ralph Waldo EmersonGratitude- The state of being grateful. Thankfulness Thanksgiving. Embracing and being grateful for what we have (the gift) and for the source (the giver) of it....