The US Food Pyramid advises us to eat 5-10 servings per day of carbohydrates, but high carbohydrate diets are the primary causes of our current overweight/obesity epidemic. 66% of adult Americans are overweight and 33% of these are obese. Diets high in carbohydrates (grains, beans, sugary fruits— anything that quickly turns into sugar in the […]

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Every day, thousands of microscopic, decay-eating organisms find their way into our bodies in the food we eat and the air we breathe. These organisms are part of  The Fungi Kingdom and include yeasts, molds, mildew, mushrooms, fungi and others. Although most fungi feed on dead and decaying organisms, a number of them also feed […]

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James asks:

I am currently taking 500mg of flush free Niacin daily.
Is that enough or should I be taking more? I also take 145mg of Tricor daily.

Nurse Mark Answers:

Tricor is in a class of drugs called fibrates - they are different from statins, though they can have similar serious side-effects. It is not possible for us […]

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Your Cholesterol Questions Answered
What can be done if you’ve been told that you have “high cholesterol?” I’ve been getting questions “in spades” this week, so it’s time for a cholesterol management update! Like Lennie who wrote “I would like to know what supplements you recommend to lower LDL besides diet. I do not want to […]

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You’ve probably heard that excess stress is harmful, and information continues to stream from scientific studies about the precise effects of stress on our bodies. Here are the physical symptoms that can be caused by stress:

Dizziness or a general feeling of “being out of it”
General aches and pains
Grinding teeth, clenched jaw
Headaches
Indigestion […]

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Like most things in nature, the humble soy bean (Glycine max) can be healthful in moderation, harmful in excess. Because soy and soy products (tofu, miso, soy flour) are currently gaining a lot of media attention and popularity, it is important to understand the risks and benefits of this food and supplement.Soy contains substances called […]

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Unlike carbohydrates, fats are an essential macronutrient and also the most misunderstood. The term “fat” actually refers to an entire family of fatty acids, each with very different biological functions. Only two fatty acids are essential, but the way in which all interact with each other plays an important role in how Essential Fatty Acids […]

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Those who know us here at The Wellness Club know that we love our animals. There is much we can learn from our furry friends - see if these photos and quotations don’t make you smile… Check out our page of Dog Logic!

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Hay Fever - (Seasonal Allergies, Allergic Rhinitis)
Natural Remedies for Pollen and Seasonal Allergies
By Dr. Dana Myatt
Hay Fever (also known as seasonal allergy) is caused by an over-reaction of the immune system to harmless airborne particles such as pollen.Symptoms of Hay fever can include any of the following:

stuffy or runny nose and nasal congestion
itchy, watery eyes
sneezing
coughing
post […]

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By Nurse Mark
Men: Is Your Water Turning You Into a “Girlie-Man”?
Guys, this is a subject near and dear to my, uh, heart (and other important parts too…)
Did you know that some drinking water supplies in the US can change the gender of a fish? A US Geological Survey team reports finding a large number of […]

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