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You need omega-3s
Do you eat fatty fish like salmon or sardines at least three times every week? If not, you are likely not getting enough omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are nutrients that are essential to health—heart health, brain health, digestive health, joint health and immune health. And, unlike other nutrients that your body can manufacture,...
Read MoreStatins and CoQ10
The information in today’s article is so important, I’m going to get right to it. If you take a statin medication to control cholesterol, health experts say you need to take a supplement called CoQ10. While many people are aware of this need, I’m very concerned with the number of people I speak with who are not. Statin medications...
Read MoreHelp for heartburn with natural options
Do you suffer from heartburn, or have you been diagnosed with GERD? If so, you have likely taken an acid neutralizer. Makes sense, right? If you have acid indigestion then you must have too much stomach acid, right? Yes and no. It is estimated that approximately 40% of people over the age of 40 may suffer from hypochlorhydria or low stomach...
Read MoreWe all have a leaky gut
Nearly 2,500 years ago the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut.” He may not have been too far off. Leaky gut, a relatively recent term, refers to a condition where the gut lining becomes more permeable than it should be, no longer functioning properly as a barrier between the intestines and the...
Read MoreVital Choice Healthstore offers help for joints, back and eyes
Do you suffer from joint pain or stiffness? What about dry eyes or back pain? If so, today’s column could be just what the doctor ordered—literally. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a fancy sugar found in every cell of the body. It’s largely responsible for lubricating the joints, eyes, discs in the back, and skin. The body produces and...
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