Unfortunately, we are creating some serious health risks for ourselves and especially, for our children by glorifying the sanitized, germ-free environment.
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Rethinking Our Thoughts on Germs
Ask Dr. Passero: Can B12 Really Save My Brain?
Q: I have heard that vitamin B12 is really important for brain health and can even help improve memory function. Is this true?
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New Vitamin D Recommendations: What You Need to Know
After the release of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)’s report on vitamin D earlier this week, many people were left wondering if they should stop supplementing with this important nutrient.
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A New Doctor and a New Philosophy
I am a naturopathic physician. We are the only physicians specifically trained to be experts in the use of natural therapies for treating health conditions.
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Supplements: Why Bother?
We are not all doomed to experience suboptimal health as we age. Diet and supplements can help ensure that we don’t spend our “golden years” sick or disabled.
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Vitamin K2: A New Essential on the Bone Health Front
Vitamin K2 has emerged as a new player on the bone health research front, and the potential implications could be revolutionary.
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Counting Sheep to Reverse the Clock: How Getting Enough Sleep Slows Aging
Getting enough sleep has many benefits that many people don’t know about, the most compelling of which is its ability to slow the aging process.
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5 Natural Sleep Aids
Want to avoid sleeping pills? These natural sleep aids can be effective for those with mild to moderate sleep difficulties.
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The Hard Evidence: Why You Should Exercise & Avoid Fast Food
Just in case you needed more proof that the benefits of exercise are real and fast food is dangerous.
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Taking Back Your Health
If you're not controlling your health...someone else probably is.
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The Most Important Dietary Tip You Have Never Heard
Don't let blood sugar swings sabotage your health! Learn how to eat for balanced blood sugar.
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Is Paying Extra for Organic Really Worth It?
Is your health worth it?
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Osteoporosis Prevention Essentials: Get the Nutritional Support You Need for Strong Bones
Osteoporosis prevention starts early.
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Treating Depression Naturally: What You Need to Know
Depression is a national epidemic. A person s mental emotional state is determined by a vast range of experiences, interactions and physiologic variables. The expression of a person s mental health is one of the most complex aspects of our existence. The notion that taking a pill, whether it be a pharmaceutical or supplement,...
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Why You Need to Have Your Homocysteine Levels Checked
Dr. Passero explains why this blood test is so important in determining your risk for heart disease.
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A Blood Test That Could Save Your Life: C-Reactive Protein
This simple blood test checks for the inflammatory markers which can indicate heart disease risk.
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Preventing Cataracts: Protect Your Vision with Antioxidants
Cataracts are the leading cause of age-related vision loss. Learn how you can prevent them.
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The Polypill: One Size Does Not Fit All
The so-called "polypill" for heart health is no magic bullet at all.
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Feeling Fat, Fatigued and Fuzzy?
Low thyroid function may be to blame for your symptoms.
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Drug Safety Becoming a Major Concern
An epidemic of adverse reactions and deaths is threatening the lives of millions of Americans.
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