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Why are we Dying of Cancer?
One of my relatives was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Another family friend was just diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. They are both in their 70’s and live in Japan where cancer appears to be the number one leading cause of death.[1] In the United...
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is probably the least understood of the fat-soluble vitamins. It’s role in blood clotting is well recognized, but vitamin K’s other functions are less well known and include supporting bone and cardiovascular health. Why is vitamin K important? Vitamin K1...
Vitamin D
Why is vitamin D important? Vitamin D is best known for its role in promoting strong teeth and bones. It helps support bone health by increasing calcium absorption in the digestive tract. Vitamin D also plays an important role in regulating our immune system....
Vitamin A
Why is vitamin A important? Vitamin A is important for eye health, immune function, and cell growth. Vitamin A deficiency can be considered a nutritionally acquired immunodeficiency disease – meaning your immune system will not function properly if you are deficient...
Sunscreen – is it safe?
As the summer season approaches, sunscreen has become a hot topic in the news. A recent study by the FDA has brought sunscreen into the media spotlight, questioning the safety of certain chemicals commonly used in some sunscreens. The FDA’s recent study looked at 4...
Hernia Mesh – A Story of Deception, Tragedy and Hope
It all started with a crunch. An abdominal crunch. On a weighted ab machine at the college gym. I felt a strange twinge in my groin and thought to myself “that didn’t feel right.” Four years later…