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Psych Meds: Friend or Foe? The Genecept Assay

One out of 6 Americans reading this takes a psychiatric medication and 31 percent of Americans have a close family member or friend who has been diagnosed with mental illness. Psychiatric medications are some of the least understood medications prescribed and often are incompatible with the genetic make-up of an individual. Dosing of psychiatric medications …

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Easy Breath Test for Lactose Intolerance

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] It is estimated that up to 70% of lactose intolerant people are unaware of their condition as the signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance can mimic many other GI conditions. Breath testing is a quick way to find out if you are lactose intolerant. This test through …

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2018 Insurance Coverage Update for Acupuncture

Does My Insurance Cover Acupuncture? Open enrollment ends on December 15 and very few consumers evaluate acupuncture coverage when choosing a health plan.  You may not even be aware that your health insurance covers acupuncture. If you have one of the plans listed below and live in Southern California, then you have acupuncture coverage. Natural …

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A Comparison of Omega-3 Supplements for Kids

Supplementing children’s diets with Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA’s) has benefits throughout life, but is most beneficial during the childhood years when the brain and nervous system is rapidly expanding. Supplementation with Omega-3 EFA’s during childhood has been shown to increase mental capacity (measured by IQ), boost the immune system and impact a host of …

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The Tom Brady Diet Demystified

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Tom Brady’s book “The TB12 Method” is out this week which is a rare moment when the national news media debates nutrition and Americans pay attention. The Patriots quarterback studiously describes the ‘strict’ diet and lifestyle habits that allow him to maintain peak physical performance as he …

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Medical Marijuana for Cancer Therapy: THC and CBD

I have been getting a lot of questions lately regarding the medical use of marijuana, especially in cancer therapeutics, and some of its isolated components such as THC and CBD. Marijuana is more than just THC and CBD, there are many other interesting components such as terpenes that have proven cancer fighting powers. Interestingly, people …

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