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Learn the Facts, Leave the Fear

It’s time for yet another physician and pharmacist to tell the public to “steer clear” of all dietary supplements. The authors state truly—as I have—that most supplements are made in substandard facilities, contain contaminants, and might not even contain the ingredients … Continue reading

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Don’t Wait Until the New Is Old

I can always tell when food and drug companies send out press releases, and when a corporate-sponsored conference has just wrapped up.  Suddenly, the news on all channels is featuring the latest nutrition “innovation” or attempting to downplay risks associated … Continue reading

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Choose Well – In Production!

The final editing and fact-checking process for Choose Well: Your Guide To Finding Quality Supplements has begun!  I am so excited to be one step closer to placing this guide in your hands. Becoming your own “Quality Assurance Department” is necessary … Continue reading

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The Power of Artificial Sweeteners

For decades, health professionals have debated whether the possible side effects of artificial sweeteners are worth the intended benefit of reducing obesity.*  Supporters of the sweetener Splenda–a compound comprised of sugar bound with molecules of chlorine–have stated their product does … Continue reading

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More Doctors Diagnosing ADHD

From NPR comes yet another update on the ADHD diagnosis debate.  Note that there is a single reference to the impact of environmental toxins (pesticides, lead, etc.) and not a single reference to nutrient intake.  After all, neither of those … Continue reading

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