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Fun in the sun! The long summer days are finally here and soon the days at the beach or by the water will be calling you and your swimsuit.  So many people go for the crash course of dieting and working out until you drop, but this can be damaging and short-lasting for your body.  If you haven’t exercised in a while, it can feel intimidating to get out there and get your body in sh

  A fishy situation:  Lowering your cholesterol   Most Americans consume their fair share of oils from different sources, but you could be missing out on one very important oil?  Studies have shown that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids are particularly helpful in many metabolic processes in the body, lowering LDL aka “Bad”  cholesterol, raising HDL, aka good cholesterol along wit

Heat up sore muscles the winter! The winter months with dry and cold weather can bring on stiff joints and muscles.  Even old injuries can be brought to surface due to the weather or increased stress causing back pain and compromised movement.  Most often an anti-inflammatory medication is suggested for the pain, but there are also other great ways to alleviate the sore joints and

Stop sneezing through summer time! Summer should be a time to enjoy the outdoors and breath in the fresh air.  Thankfully there are some natural solutions that can help with the bothersome symptoms of allergies.  The stinging nettle plant, or Urtica dioica, is found throughout the U.S. and Europe, and is a popular plant that herbalists use in alleviating allergy symptoms; in fact i

Dr. Buttler here, Another great article and topic by Dr. Mercola and his team.  GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) are becoming a serious problem in our current food supply.  It is unknown what exactly the long term affect GMO’s can have on the health of our bodies and our planet.  I would encourage you all to take the time to educate yourself as a consumer so you c

Simple therapies to try at home The use of water for healing purposes has been used for centuries, there are even references of therapeutic use of mineral water in the Old Testament.  Many European countries have used public bathhouses and hot springs as sources for achieving well being through out history.  Father Sebastian Kneipp, a 19th century Bavarian monk had a strong and dir

The power of breath and how it helps improve cortisol levels. Yoga and meditation have been used throughout history as spiritual practice and for general well being.  Today they are coming back into mainstream as a form of exercise.  Many people think of working out as sweating, lifting weights, and cardio, which are all great ways to exercise, but yoga and meditation take on a dif