Traditionally and from ancient times, elderberry, a small purple berry, has been used for upper respiratory infections, as well as colds and coughs and many bacterial or viral infections. Many other documented uses include: lowering cholesterol, treating arthritis, improving vision, boosting the immune system and using it as an anti-inflammatory.
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Practically every day in practice during the history-taking, a patient will report any one of a variety of symptoms associated with magnesium deficiency. Could one mineral in the proper dose and form be a simple fix for these common complaints?
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Three patients walked into my office this week complaining of heartburn. This turns out to be a very common complaint when going through a patient’s medical history in a nutrition-based practice. It could also be a very common complaint in musculoskeletal practice, as the incidence of heartburn is very high.
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With all the protein powders on the market, it can be extremely challenging to know what to take or recommend for our patients.
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For those of us who have patients taking prescriptive medications, micro-nutrient testing becomes essential, medicines can deplete nutrient stores.
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Today we know that rest alone doesn’t have any greater influence on a faster recovery from a concussion than if we didn’t rest.
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“SIBO,” or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, has become a more commonly diagnosed condition that affects the small intestine.
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