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Category: Nutrition

Lifestyle/Longevity Nutrition Category

The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen for 2018The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen for 2018

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released their Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce for 2018. The dirty dozen contain the highest amount of pesticides and the clean 15 contain ...

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Lifestyle/Longevity Nutrition Category

Why You Should Not Let Your Vitamin D Go LowWhy You Should Not Let Your Vitamin D Go Low

Vitamin D season is now officially over in the midwest. From September to April the sun is so low in the sky that the UVB rays (the ones that make ...

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Nutrition Recipes Category

Power-Packed Superfood Breakfast SmoothiePower-Packed Superfood Breakfast Smoothie

This is a smoothie I eat everyday for breakfast. It is packed with superfoods that fight cancer and it provides long-lasting energy until lunchtime. It is quick to make and ...

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2 Supplements That Fix a Weak Heart2 Supplements That Fix a Weak Heart

If you want a strong heart and body, there are a few supplements you should be taking on a daily basis to help fight the number one killer, heart disease. ...

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Nutrition Category

One Half of U.S. Population Low in MagnesiumOne Half of U.S. Population Low in Magnesium

Magnesium is the second most abundant mineral in the body and is required for more than 300 metabolic reactions.  Not getting enough magnesium is associated with a long list of medical ...

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Are You Getting Enough of The Sunshine Vitamin?Are You Getting Enough of The Sunshine Vitamin?

Did you know the sunshine vitamin gives you the most “bang for your buck” in terms of health benefits and disease prevention? It is known to prevent and fight over ...

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Adjustments Alignment Drugs/Medication Nutrition Category

Natural Remedies For Acid RefluxNatural Remedies For Acid Reflux

Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal disease (GERD), is a common condition affecting as many as 50 percent of Americans. Many are taking medications for this problem and don’t need it. There ...

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Kids Low In Vitamin D At Risk For Depression and Heart Problems Later in LifeKids Low In Vitamin D At Risk For Depression and Heart Problems Later in Life

If your children are not getting enough vitamin D, it could lead to two avoidable diseases in their teenage and adult years. A study has found children low in vitamin ...

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Adjustments Drugs/Medication Nutrition Category

Sugar Found to Raise Your Blood Pressure More Than SaltSugar Found to Raise Your Blood Pressure More Than Salt

Do you or someone you care about have high blood pressure? Are you taking medication to control this problem? There is an ingredient you may be consuming that is raising ...

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Alignment Chiropractic Conditions Nutrition Category

The Keys To Achieving a Healthier BowelThe Keys To Achieving a Healthier Bowel

Do you get gas, bloating, constipation or diarrhea? Have you ever been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulitis, colitis, celiac, Crohn’s, or colon cancer? If so, it is a ...

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Nutrition Category

Mediterranean Diet May Keep You “Genetically Young”Mediterranean Diet May Keep You “Genetically Young”

A recent study has found that eating a Mediterranean diet may be your key to living longer by keeping you “genetically young.” The diet has been a staple of the ...

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Lifestyle/Longevity Nutrition Category

The Simple Weight Loss SecretThe Simple Weight Loss Secret

It is that time of year when many people make their new year’s resolutions and losing weight is one of the most popular. Losing weight is not very complicated. It ...

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The Best Supplements You Need For Peak Brain PowerThe Best Supplements You Need For Peak Brain Power

Is your brain power and memory excellent or do you think there is “room for improvement?” If you are not taking these supplements or getting these nutrients from your food ...

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Are You Eating Cancer? Part 2: The Foods That Fight CancerAre You Eating Cancer? Part 2: The Foods That Fight Cancer

In Part 1, we discussed how cancer develops and the foods that feed cancer. Currently, 1 out of every 4 people are getting cancer. Do you want to be “THE ...

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Are You Eating Cancer? Part 1: The Foods That Feed CancerAre You Eating Cancer? Part 1: The Foods That Feed Cancer

Many of you are pursuing cancer and don’t even know it. Cancer is not something that just happens due to a stroke of bad luck. It is very often what ...

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The Most Important Mineral to Slash Your Risk of The Top Diseases That KillThe Most Important Mineral to Slash Your Risk of The Top Diseases That Kill

This mineral deficiency has become epidemic, with an estimated 80% of Americans being low. The most recent findings have concluded that taking this mineral in supplement form and eating foods ...

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New Study Proves This Food is Healthier and More Nutritious For YouNew Study Proves This Food is Healthier and More Nutritious For You

A review of 343 nutrition studies that compared the antioxidant content, pesticide residues, and heavy metal contamination found this type of food to be superior.  In a study published in ...

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20 Reasons Why You Need to Take Probiotics Every Day20 Reasons Why You Need to Take Probiotics Every Day

Did you know 80 percent of your immune system is located in your digestive tract? Probiotics play a huge role in maintaining strong immunity in this area of your body. ...

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Nutrition Category

11 Health and Disease-Fighting Benefits of Eating Chocolate11 Health and Disease-Fighting Benefits of Eating Chocolate

Here are 11 healthy reasons why you should eat more chocolate.  There are many ways chocolate can give you better health, but the type of chocolate you eat is important ...

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This Vitamin Fights Breast Cancer, Cholesterol and AutismThis Vitamin Fights Breast Cancer, Cholesterol and Autism

There is one very important vitamin you and your loved ones should take on a daily basis to prevent these and numerous other diseases.  Are you taking it? A recent ...

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Dangers With Taking Calcium SupplementsDangers With Taking Calcium Supplements

Calcium is an important nutrient for health, but new research has found older women may develop significant health risks by taking too much calcium.  A recent study found women who ...

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Eating More of This Food Group Can Make You Look Younger in as Little as 6 Weeks and Reduce Your Risk of Dying From Any CauseEating More of This Food Group Can Make You Look Younger in as Little as 6 Weeks and Reduce Your Risk of Dying From Any Cause

Would you like to have young, glowing skin and at the same time reduce your risk of dying?  If you do, there is a simple dietary strategy to accomplish both ...

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5 Newly Discovered Health Benefits of Fish Oil5 Newly Discovered Health Benefits of Fish Oil

Fish oil is one of the most important supplements you should be taking on a daily basis because of its “bang for your buck” in terms the many health and ...

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10 Disease-Promoting Food Ingredients to Avoid10 Disease-Promoting Food Ingredients to Avoid

Did you know there are numerous ingredients in the food we buy that are cancer-causing, cholesterol raising, and organ damaging?  Here is a list of food ingredients you need to ...

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Nutrition Category

The Secret to Losing Weight and Keeping It Off The Rest of Your LifeThe Secret to Losing Weight and Keeping It Off The Rest of Your Life

One of the biggest misconceptions is that eating fat makes us fat.  The fact is, dietary fat does not make us fat.  It is sugar that makes us fat.  We ...

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Organic: Is it Worth It and What to Buy?Organic: Is it Worth It and What to Buy?

If keeping pesticides and GMOs out of your food and out of your body is important to you, buying organic is the way to go.  Most conventional fruit and vegetables ...

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Lifestyle/Longevity Nutrition Category

This Food Plan Can Make You Live a Longer and Healthier LifeThis Food Plan Can Make You Live a Longer and Healthier Life

There are so many diets and food plans to choose from.  One popular diet has stood the test of time in terms of extending lifespan and improving brain health along ...

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Exercise Nutrition Category

The 3 Most Important Things You Can Do to Prevent OsteoporosisThe 3 Most Important Things You Can Do to Prevent Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone density decreases, resulting in brittle bones that are very susceptible to fracture. Approximately 300,000 people a year fracture a hip from falling.  As ...

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The Oils You SHOULD and SHOULD NOT Have in Your PantryThe Oils You SHOULD and SHOULD NOT Have in Your Pantry

The oils and fats you consume is an important choice because VERY FEW OF THEM PREVENT DISEASE while MOST ACTUALLY PROMOTE DISEASE.  In this article we cover what oils you ...

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What Foods Are Genetically Modified?What Foods Are Genetically Modified?

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are in THE MAJORITY of packaged and processed foods but are currently not labelled.  Until labeling laws by consumer demand eventually become adopted, you can avoid GM foods ...
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One of The Most Nutritious Snacks for You and Your FamilyOne of The Most Nutritious Snacks for You and Your Family

When you are hungry in between meals, while traveling or exercising and you need to replenish your energy, what do you reach for?  A bag of chips?  A candy bar?  ...

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CoQ10 May Help Depression, Stress and Diabetic NeuropathyCoQ10 May Help Depression, Stress and Diabetic Neuropathy

CoQ10 is a vital enzyme used by every cell in your body for energy production.  Preserving energy mechanisms in the body are important for endurance, vitality and to resist disease. ...

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Is Canola Oil Healthy?Is Canola Oil Healthy?

This is an article we came across in the Healthy Ways Newsletter written by Dr. Bruce Fife.  It is a well-written and well-referenced article explaining canola oil and why it ...

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One of The Most Powerful “Superfoods” For Brain and Heart HealthOne of The Most Powerful “Superfoods” For Brain and Heart Health

Heart disease and cognitive decline, the unnatural loss of memory and ability to think clearly as we age, are two major health problems in our society.  Poor diet and lifestyle ...

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8 “Mainstream” Food Myths You Need to Know About8 “Mainstream” Food Myths You Need to Know About

#1:  “Saturated Fat is Bad For You and Causes Heart Disease” This recommendation arose from an unproven hypothesis from the mid-1950s. The truth is, saturated fats from animal and vegetable ...

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The Real Reason For Most People’s Allergies and Asthma SymptomsThe Real Reason For Most People’s Allergies and Asthma Symptoms

If you “sneeze” and “wheeze,” there is usually more to the story than simply encountering pollen, ragweed or dust.  Allergies and asthma are a sign that your immune system is ...

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How To Safely Get Vitamin D From The Sun This SummerHow To Safely Get Vitamin D From The Sun This Summer

Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins (technically, it is a hormone) that gives us the biggest “bang for our buck” in terms of health promotion and disease ...

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4 Things You Can Feed Your Brain to Avoid Alzheimer’s4 Things You Can Feed Your Brain to Avoid Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, threatening both the quality of life of those suffering from the disease and the health care system itself, as billions are ...

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Another Reason to Avoid Fried FoodsAnother Reason to Avoid Fried Foods

It is common knowledge that fried foods are not good for us.  The first reason is most fried foods are cooked in unhealthy oils that create a significant inflammatory response ...

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Six Ways Fish Oil Can Give You Better HealthSix Ways Fish Oil Can Give You Better Health

There are several reasons why taking fish oil supplements is an important part of a healthy diet. Your brain, joints, muscles, heart, and skin all require the omega-3 fatty acids ...

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Sugar and Junk Food’s Effect on Your BrainSugar and Junk Food’s Effect on Your Brain

Regular consumption of junk food and sugar has essentially the same effect on your brain as cocaine. They create the same craving and reward in the brain as addictive drugs and has ...

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The Most Important Supplement You Should Be TakingThe Most Important Supplement You Should Be Taking

If you are not currently taking vitamin D supplements, you are likely running low in this very important vitamin which is making you susceptible to some of the most common ...

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How to Stop Your Brain From ShrinkingHow to Stop Your Brain From Shrinking

Consuming the healthy omega-3 fats EPA and DHA are one of many important dietary strategies to reduce nerve cell loss, brain shrinkage and the memory and cognitive impairments associated with ...

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Exercise Nutrition Category

Your Genes Are Not Your DestinyYour Genes Are Not Your Destiny

Conventional belief has been that genes control their own expression.  That is, whether the genes keep the body healthy or whether the genes directly cause certain diseases. In the most ...

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The Salt Controversy: Too Much or Too Little Can Be a ProblemThe Salt Controversy: Too Much or Too Little Can Be a Problem

Salt intake has been one of the most controversial health topics for many years.  There have been many reports that consuming too much salt can raise blood pressure and increase ...

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Lifestyle/Longevity Nutrition Category

Doing This Doubles Your Risk of Memory Loss and Cognitive DeclineDoing This Doubles Your Risk of Memory Loss and Cognitive Decline

The number of people experiencing loss of memory and impaired thought processing (cognition) is at an all time high. Loss of cognition and early stage dementia are both precursors to ...

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Why It Is Vital To Take Vitamin D From September To AprilWhy It Is Vital To Take Vitamin D From September To April

Vitamin D is normally produced in the skin from sun exposure.  Adequate Vitamin D levels can only be attained in the summer if you get enough sun exposure without sunscreen ...

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Are You Eating Enough of This Bacteria That Keeps You Healthy?Are You Eating Enough of This Bacteria That Keeps You Healthy?

There is a type of bacteria called probiotics that is emerging as one of the most important things you can consume on a regular basis to improve your health and ...

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Lifestyle/Longevity Nutrition Category

Inflammation: The Underlying Cause of Virtually All DiseaseInflammation: The Underlying Cause of Virtually All Disease

The reason most people develop a disease is because the foods they eat are inflammatory.  Experts call this Systemic Inflammation.  This is different than acute, local inflammation from an injury ...

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Low Vitamin D May Contribute to AsthmaLow Vitamin D May Contribute to Asthma

According to a recent study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, not getting enough vitamin D may lead to asthma or make asthma symptoms worse in ...

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Ultimate Body Fix
415 W Golf Road Suite 29
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 224.875.7320

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