Can taking supplements replace eating fruits and vegetables while preventing illness? Supplements can help with correcting nutritional deficiencies and provide additional immune support, but they cannot keep someone from getting sick. Studies show a diet high in processed foods and sugar actually suppress the immune system. A balanced diet rich in whole […]
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Part I: Healthy Habits and Immunity – Are They Connected?
You may have heard that you should strive to keep your immune system healthy to fight illnesses, but are there evidence-backed ways to do that? The short answer – yes! Although the immune system is complicated, taking care of it doesn’t need to be. The first step in building healthy immunity is knowing […]
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‘Am I Healthy?’ A Professional Guide to Gauging Your Health
Wouldn’t it be great if there was one universal test that could determine just how healthy we are, warn us about potential chronic conditions, and provide proactive solutions? Unfortunately, each of our unique identifiers makes a universal test impossible. Instead, we have to look at individual family health history, lifestyle, diets, activity levels, stress, […]
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