Ladies, here's a New Year's Resolution for you: get tested. Why? Because your risk of certain diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, increases with age—and many of the scarier diseases are symptomless. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Early detection makes a difference. Consider these stats to screen for these common diseases. (If you have a family history of a certain disease, ask...

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As you're preparing for Winter, even in Arizona, here's some new supplements to consider and some important ones to revisit. Hope these few tips help you have a healthy and happy holiday season. Turmeric One of my favorite supplements and one that I have mentioned before is Turmeric which contains the active ingredient Curcurmin. This is found in traditional curry based sauces and food, or...

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What is so special about Vitamin K? Vitamin K is a fat-soluble nutrient best known for its essential role in blood clotting. It also aids bone development, blood sugar regulation, and more. How does it work? Your body needs vitamin K to activate osteocalcin, a protein that incorporates calcium into bone; if you don’t get enough, bones won’t develop normally or remain strong. Vitamin K...

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These powerful couples work together to deliver maximum nutrient absorption and health. Magnesium + Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 (abundant in pistachios, tuna, turkey, chickpeas, and avocado) has been shown to help body cells absorb magnesium (a nutrient found in kale and other dark leafy greens, pumpkin seeds, salmon, and soybeans) and other minerals. Multiple studies conducted on children with autism and ADHD showed that when...

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While you can’t stop your body from aging, you can try to age gracefully by understanding what triggers the aging process. Aging, is well, a fact of life. As you grow older, looking older is simply a reality. Although you may not be able to stop your skin and bones from aging, you can understand what triggers the aging process, to perhaps slow it down,...

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