Tag Archives: Vitamin D

Blood Work – Do you know your numbers?

If you made a New Years Resolution to be healthier in 2013, consider getting laboratory blood work so that you know your numbers. Knowing your numbers is a great way to monitor your health and make changes that help you … Continue reading

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Cholesterol and Co-Q10 – Here is why you need them.

At least 12 million Americans take a prescription statin drug. These include Lipitor, Zocor, Mevacor and Pravachol. There is even a natural statin available at health food stores that is very popular now – this is Red Yeast Rice. Before … Continue reading

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Vitamins – Quality and Form Count!

Vitamin is a term that applies only to a specific group of organic, or carbon containing compounds that are essential to good health and normal functioning of the body. For a vitamin to be identified as such, its deficiency must … Continue reading

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Bone Health – It’s not just about calcium!

If you have read the recent study regarding calcium supplements increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, read this. Most people associate osteoporosis with calcium deficiency that can be remedied by taking calcium supplements.  However, it is not that simple. Calcium … Continue reading

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