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Vitamin b12 deficiency symptoms (4)

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms – Warning Signs You Need B12

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Think you don’t have to worry about Vitamin B12 deficiency because you are living in a place like the United States? Think again.  It’s been estimated (by various medical research journals) that the rate of Vitamin B12 deficiency approaches 40% (depending on the study you look at (1)).  And this number …

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Using Fluconazole for Candida Overgrowth What to Look Out For

Using Fluconazole for Candida Overgrowth: What to Look Out For

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Candida overgrowth is a condition that affects many patients, especially those with existing gut problems and those with thyroid disease.  Among the many treatments available are some which require a doctor’s prescription.  In this article, we are going to focus on fluconazole (also known as Diflucan) which is a prescription medication that is particularly effective …

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Is magnesium stearate safe to use in dietary supplements?

Is Magnesium Stearate Safe to use in Dietary Supplements?

Depending on where you look you can read that magnesium stearate is a toxic harmful additive or a completely harmless filler.  Which one is correct and why does it matter to you? We are going to explore the science and attempt to answer the question as to whether or not it’s actually something you should …

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Are Thyroid Glandular Supplements Safe?

Should you Take Thyroid Glandular Support Supplements?

Thyroid glandulars may be the most potent over-the-counter ingredients that thyroid patients can take.  But does that mean you should take them? The answer, as usual, is that it depends.  There are huge benefits that you may be able to realize while using thyroid glandulars but only if you are using the right type and …

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Experimenting with 1 Trillion Probiotics 10 Day Gut Cleanse

Experimenting with 1 Trillion Probiotics: 10 Day Gut Cleanse

I’m a big fan of experimenting with my own health.  In fact, most of the strategies and therapies that I’ve developed have been as a result of testing them on myself and then family members.  Today, I’m going to explore my experience using high-dose probiotics for 10 days straight.  I took 1 trillion CFU of …

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The complete guide to using Selenium to naturally enhance your thyroid

The Complete Guide to Using Selenium to Naturally Enhance Thyroid Health

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Supplementing with selenium may provide a way to enhance your thyroid function in a natural way.  Whether you’ve heard of selenium before (or this is your first time), you’ll find all the information you need to get started with this micronutrient.  Today you’ll learn: Whether or not you should use selenium How to use it …

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How L-tyrosine benefits thyroid and adrenal function

L-Tyrosine and How it Benefits Thyroid & Adrenal Function: Should you Use it?

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You may have heard that using L-tyrosine can potentially help improve your energy levels, help with weight loss, improve your thyroid or even reduce your stress response.  But are any of these claims true? In order to have a discussion about these topics we really need to first talk about the basics of tyrosine.  In …

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Early warnings signs of iodine deficiency

Early Signs of Iodine Deficiency & How it Affects Your Thyroid

Fatigue, minor weight gain, depression, and brain fog may all be early warning signs of iodine deficiency.  Iodine is an important trace mineral that is required for thyroid function in your body.  Deficiency, due to a variety of reasons, is more common due primarily to soil depletion and the standard American diet (1). Learn more …

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Benefits of Chromium Picolinate for Weight Loss, Diabetes & More

Benefits of Chromium Picolinate for Weight Loss, Diabetes & More

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This post will help you understand the amazing and potential benefits of using Chromium picolinate for weight loss, depression, appetite regulation, and for treating insulin resistance, and also how to use it safely and effectively. Chromium is an essential mineral that helps regulate the metabolism of very important macromolecules in your body.  Chromium deficiency may …

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Adrenal Glandulars: Do They Help Treat Adrenal Fatigue?

Adrenal Glandulars: Do They Help Treat Adrenal Fatigue?

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No doubt you’ve at least heard of these special types of supplements.  Glandular supplements have been used for many years and many people have experienced dramatic results with their use.  Does that mean you should consider using them? It really depends on your body and what you are trying to treat.  These supplements are most …

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