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7 Energy Supplements that Work

7 Energy Supplements That Work (& Why You Have Low Energy)

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Low energy is a common and frequently ignored symptom that many patients suffer from.  Wouldn’t it be nice if you could take something to help increase your energy? While there isn’t a magical “energy supplement” that will cure your fatigue, there are many supplements that may help.  Learn more about targeting your supplements to help …

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The benefits of guggul extract

The Benefits of Guggul Extract on Thyroid Function, Weight Loss & More

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Guggul extract is well known for its positive benefits and ability to treat various diseases in Eastern medicine.  Having said that, it doesn’t get the attention that it deserves over in Western medicine.  Guggul has been proven to provide powerful effects through clinical studies to promote weight loss, balance thyroid function, and much more.  Does …

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Does metformin help with weight loss

Does Metformin Help with Weight Loss? (Yes & Here’s Why)

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Metformin may be one of the cheapest and most underused weight loss medications out there.  Metformin is traditionally reserved for those with diabetes or insulin resistance, but many studies show that it can be effective in overweight or obese patients without diabetes.  The only problem? You wouldn’t know about it unless you do the research …

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Fat blockers vs carb blockers

Fat Blockers vs Carb Blockers – Do They Actually Work?

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Wouldn’t it be great if you could eat whatever you want and still somehow lose weight? That’s basically the idea behind using something like a fat blocker (or a carb blocker), but the question remains – do they actually work? Unsurprisingly, the answer is no (sorry to burst that bubble!).  If you are serious about …

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Natural progesterone cream

How & When to Use Natural Progesterone Cream: The Complete Guide

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Progesterone is an essential and critical hormone involved in many important processes in the female body.  Normal progesterone levels are required for fertility, mood, weight maintenance (1), to balance estrogen levels, and much more.  One of the benefits of progesterone is, unlike other hormones, how available it is.  Progesterone USP (bio-identical progesterone) is available for …

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5 Tips to find the best multivitamin for both men and women

5 Tips to Find The Best Multivitamin For Men and Women

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Multivitamins are supposed to have all of the necessary nutrients that your body needs to function optimally all in one (or a few) capsules.  They sound great in theory, but are they really as good as they sound? It depends! There are absolutely some people who should consider using a multivitamin each day, but in …

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Prebiotics vs Probiotics: Why you Need to use Both

Prebiotics vs Probiotics – Why you Need to use Both

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Prebiotics vs probiotics – what is the difference and do you actually need both?  You may know that probiotics are important for intestinal health but did you know that prebiotics are just as important if not more important? Prebiotics act through different mechanisms but complement probiotics perfectly by increasing the effectiveness of both.  Learn who …

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Top causes of elevated liver enzymes

Causes of Elevated Liver Enzymes: How to Lower ALT & AST

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Elevated liver enzymes may act as a warning that something is damaging your liver and should never be ignored.  Learn what causes elevated liver enzymes, what symptoms you may present with, and more importantly how to treat this problem… Liver Enzyme Made Easy (AST & ALT) What are liver enzymes and what do they mean?  …

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How long does it take for testosterone to work?

How Long Does it take for Testosterone to Work? All Types

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This post will walk you through the ups and downs of testosterone replacement therapy and give you an idea of how long it takes testosterone to work and what to do if it isn’t. Testosterone replacement therapy can be used to help patients lose weight, improve their mood, and more, but what if you don’t …

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top #3 natural thyroid supplements

The Top #3 Natural Thyroid Supplements to Increase T3 & T4 Levels

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Can supplements actually help improve your thyroid function and help with things like weight loss or fatigue? Yes! They absolutely can and do help many patients. They aren’t miracle pills, but certain supplements have been clinically shown to improve thyroid function in various ways. Would it surprise you to know that there are at least …

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