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Get the Health Benefits of Vitamins Within Minutes
As the autumn chill moves in and the hectic holiday season looms, many of us may be feeling like we need a little boost to perform at our best. Most people will turn to oral supplements and added vitamins to give them a kick in their step. And sure, oral supplements are great. they work…
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If you’re a health conscious parent, Halloween can be pretty frightening. Not because of all the ghosts and goblins, but because of all that unhealthy candy your child receives! Sugar, dyes, chemicals, more sugar, artificial colors, oh my! Who knows what other alarming ingredients are lurking around in there.
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Back to School Health
Back to school season has arrived! Whether you’re mourning the end of summer or you’re more than ready to get the kids back into their school routine, there are some important changes and to-dos to consider:
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9 Symptoms That May Indicate You Have Leaky Gut
Having leaky gut is essentially like having the gates from your intestines to your blood stream broken open, so that many of the particles that should never have been able to enter can now get through. When this happens, it causes inflammation throughout your body, leading to a variety of chronic diseases and health concerns…
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5 Steps to Safer Sun Protection
At The Livewell Clinic, we are aware and concerned about the chemicals found in all sorts of products we put on our skin and allow into our bloodstream — chemicals that potentially disrupt our hormone systems and wreak toxic havoc on our body’s systems. As you venture outside for activities this summer, you’re probably going…
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5 Overlooked Causes of Chronic Fatigue
“You’re over-stressed.” “You’re working too hard.” “Everyone experiences abnormal fatigue from time to time.” These are the things people often hear when they speak to a doctor about persistent fatigue. Although people do experience fatigue from time to time, chronic fatigue that you cannot shake is NOT normal. We understand that if you suffer from…
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Celiac Disease: When Cutting Out Gluten Doesn’t Cut It
May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month! We are honored to help all our celiac patients through their trials and triumphs! Celiac disease is a hereditary condition in which the immune system attacks the gut lining in response to the gluten protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and other related grains. It is estimated that about…
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Real Talk about Autoimmunity
Autoimmunity and the disorders associated with it have become somewhat of a passion of mine. At least 3 out of 5 people I treat suffer from one, whether they are aware of it at the time or not. Additionally, diagnosing them can be tricky because they’re silent and every person with one is so different.…
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Beth’s New Patient Journey
“When I’ve gone to the doctor with minor health issues, I’ve been dissatisfied with the level of care. It’s always brief and rarely makes me feel like we’re truly addressing my health.” -Beth D. Have you ever felt this way with your traditional healthcare provider? You’re not alone.
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