Do you know your zinc levels? If you are wondering how to test for zinc deficiency, then this blog post is for you. There are two ways to test the level of zinc in your body: a self-test and a diagnostic test. Self-testing can be done through a Zinc Tally Test or by using an at-home kit. Diagnostic tests will…
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7 Common Mistakes of Intermittent Fasting
Fasting is a practice that has been practiced for thousands of years for both religious and for improving health-related conditions. Fasting is simply going for a period of time of no calories containing foods or beverages. Research continues to show the health benefits of fasting. With so many people trying different strategies of fasting, one of the most popular strategies…
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Connecting Gut Dysfunction with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) Fibromyalgia is a medical condition characterized by widespread pain. It is also associated with heightened pain response to normal pressure. While one of the main characteristics of Fibromyalgia is widespread pain, many people with FM also suffer from fatigue, sleep, memory, GI distress, and mood issues. Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions. It is…
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TOP 11 Inflammatory Markers
With chronic pain being one of the most common factors, it’s no surprise that almost every chronic disease has some level of inflammation associated with it. Inflammatory lab markers can show you and your clinician a lot about how your body is holding onto excessive inflammation which may cause other diseases to develop or worsen as time goes on. Getting…
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Best Supplements: Top Five Overall
Did you know that 75% of Americans have 1 or more nutrient deficiencies? Thankfully in mid-2021 things are getting back to normal and the hyper-focus of immune health has shifted more to general wellness and getting and staying healthy. But what does healthy mean? To me, true wellness means you are eating a nutrient-rich diet, getting routine exercise, prioritizing sleep,…
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