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The Disappearing Male: Are Chemicals to Blame?

So I am on a documentary kick right now. Here is another documentary that demonstrates the link between chemicals like Bisphenol A (BPA) and their effect on male genes. Currently, the FDA has not banned use of BPA (found in many plastics, can linings, etc.), even though they...

Post on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 by Paula Gallagher

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The Downside of High - Is...

A Canadian television network broadcast a documentary about the link between mental illness and the chemical THC in marijuana. Specifically, that marijuana can trigger schizophrenia. Very interesting and worth watching, especially since many people believe that marijuana is harmless. I am not saying that I am for or against it,...

Post on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 by Paula Gallagher

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More Reasons to Take Vitamin D

Everyday there seems to be more and more research to support the supplementation of Vitamin D. The current recommendation of 400IU just may not be enough for most people living in North America, especially those of us who are inside most of the day and don't see sunshine. Here are...

Post on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 by Paula Gallagher

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Boost your Immune System with Probiotics

Okay, we have all seen the commercials that say 70% of our immune system is in the digestive tract. So is eating a yogurt enough to protect our immune system against all that is out there? Personally, I don't think so, but it is a start. The reason that yogurt...

Post on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 by Paula Gallagher

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Boosting Brain Power

I read an article recently in a well known newspaper about the potential "astronomical" increase in Alzheimer's in the upcoming years due to baby boomers, and the toll it will take on society. The reaction the article received ranged from outrage, to disbelief and most disturbingly, resignation. However, there are...

Post on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 by Paula Gallagher

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Pathway Ultra EPA 500

Pathway ULTRA EPA provides 500 mg of EPA and 100 mg of DHA per softgel. This is almost three times the level of EPA found in most omega 3 supplements. EPA has been shown to support healthy cardiovascular function and inflammatory responses within the body and DHA aids in the...

Post on Tue, Jan 19, 2010 by Paula Gallagher

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What a year it has been...

My son will turn 1 tomorrow. ONE!!!! I know everyone says that time flies and that the first year is a blur, but I didn't believe them. But as I sit and reflect on the past year, I do find that it has gone all too fast. A year ago,...

Post on Mon, Jan 18, 2010 by Paula Gallagher

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The Power of Posture

According to Grey Cook of Functional Movement Solutions at the 2007 National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Mid Atlantic Regional Clinic, “research has shown that people with the least amount of back pain have the weakest low back muscles and people with the most back pain have the...

Post on Fri, Jan 15, 2010 by Scott O'Dell

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Look Like An Athlete, Train Like...

My fitness philosophy is best summed up with the following statement: If you want to look like an athlete, then train like an athlete. I take philosophies used by the top athletes in the world and put them into a systematic approach that is transferable to the general...

Post on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 by Scott O'Dell

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Custom Compounding at Village Green Apothecary

Village Green Apothecary specializes in custom compounding of vitamins, minerals and prescription drugs. These individualized compounds are prepared on a nutritionist's or physician's orders, like a regular prescription, and offer several distinct advantages over mass-produced bottled products, such as: simplifying a nutritional program...

Post on Thu, Jan 07, 2010 by Paula Gallagher

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