Considering a ketogenic diet for autoimmunity? Research has shown it can be beneficial, neuroprotective, and is known to calm inflammation.
The Ketogenic Diet and Autoimmunity: Here is What You Need to Know
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Learn how strengthening the gut and microbiome can help to improve oral health and reduce the risk of cavities and gum disease.
My Favorite Morning Routine for Exceptional Gut Health
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Memory, Emotion, and Stress — How The Relationship Between all Three Predicts Disease
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Is Sugar Fueling Your Seasonal Allergies?
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DIY Sauerkraut: An Inexpensive (and Delicious!) Remedy For Gut Issues. Recipe Included!
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Chronic Inflammation: What It Is, Why It’s Dangerous, and What To Do About It
Natural methods to decrease chronic inflammation and address underlying issues that may be contributing factors.
Here’s How to Naturally Improve Hair Health and Stop Excessive Shedding
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Healing Gout: Natural Remedies That Really Work!
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Simple suggestions to minimize the negative impacts of smartphone use, and cognitive-boosting tips to help to protect the brain.
Cognitive Decline and Brain Aging Linked to Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Resistance
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“Post Recovery Syndrome”, Autoimmunity, Cancer, and More Linked with Epstein-Barr Virus. Here’s How to Defeat it.
The common Epstein-Barr virus may be associated with cancer, autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and “post recovery syndrome.”
My Top Remedies for Alopecia Areata, Hair Loss & Slow Growth
Simple lifestyle choices and natural remedies that are highly effective in addressing hair loss and slow growth.
My Favorite Culinary Oils for Inflammation, Weight Loss, Diabetes, and More
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Rapid Relief for Psoriasis and Eczema — Naturally!
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The Gut/Brain Axis: How Nurturing Your Microbiome Can Defeat Depression, Anxiety, and More
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10 Natural Remedies for Neuropathy Relief
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My Top Herbal Remedies for Urgent Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief
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Free Yourself From Mold Toxicity With These Tips
After addressing environmental mold problems, the next step is to detoxify from mold exposure and subsequent mycotoxins.
Hormonal Balance: Living Vibrantly, No Matter What Your Age
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Breaking the Cycle of Herpes and Shingles with the Power of Herbal Remedies
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How to Help Hashimoto’s and Autoimmunity With These 8 Powerful Herbs
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Herbal Focus: Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor or Coriolus versicolor)
This beautiful medicinal mushroom is a phenomenal botanical – boasting benefits for issues ranging from inflammation to heart health.
How to Naturally Manage Your Blood Sugar for Heart and Brain Health
Research has shown that there is a strong link between blood sugar and both brain and cardiovascular health.
How I Manage Multiple Sclerosis
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