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Sunday, 21 December 2014 23:00
Eat More Calcium to Improve Bone Health
My patients, family, and friends often ask me "How can I make my bones stronger?" In my last blog, I spoke about the Wonder Vitamin (Vitamin D). This time, I will focus on its counterpart calcium.
Calcium and Bone Health
Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is essential to keeping your bones strong and healthy. Without either essential nutrient, your bones may grow fragile and you may put yourself at risk for developing fragility fractures as you age. To stay healthy, it's vital that you eat foods rich in both calcium and vitamin D, or take supplements for the nutrients each day.
Calcium and Bone Health
Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is essential to keeping your bones strong and healthy. Without either essential nutrient, your bones may grow fragile and you may put yourself at risk for developing fragility fractures as you age. To stay healthy, it's vital that you eat foods rich in both calcium and vitamin D, or take supplements for the nutrients each day.
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RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 17 December 2014 21:22
Naturally Savvy: 2014 at a Glance
From the health benefits of coconut oil and DIY facial ideas from supermodel Carol Alt, to the importance of going non-GMO, Naturally Savvy had a very busy year.
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 10 December 2014 11:33
Healthy Gut Trinity: Prebiotics, Probiotics & Symbiotics
Probiotics, prebiotics and symbiotics all work together to provide you with improved digestive (and overall) health.
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Naturally Savvy
Thursday, 04 December 2014 14:33
Can You Pass the Longevity Test?
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 04 December 2014 14:00
The Latest in Longevity Medicine
Activating one enzyme and boosting production of one energy co-factor can result in significant strides in living longer.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Wednesday, 03 December 2014 14:00
7 Things Happy & Healthy People Do Every Morning
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Mindful Medicine
Saturday, 22 November 2014 16:25
Sleep Soundly Every Night, Feel Fantastic Every Day
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YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Tuesday, 18 November 2014 12:33
Crazy Nutritional Myths: What Should You Believe?
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Train Your Body
Wednesday, 12 November 2014 11:22
Simple Tips to Create a Healthy Home Sanctuary
Nearly 50 percent of the population carries a gene mutation that increases the impact of toxins on your body. Are you suffering?
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 05 November 2014 11:22
Is It Time to Do a Life Cleanse?
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 05 November 2014 11:11
Top Reasons to Have a Shower Filter
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Naturally Savvy
Tuesday, 04 November 2014 12:11
What Every Active Woman Needs to Know
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Train Your Body
Tuesday, 28 October 2014 12:33
2015 Fitness Trends Forecast: Part 2
Exercise and Weight Loss, as well as Yoga and Fitness Programs for Older Adults are on the new 2015 fitness trend forecast by the ACSM.
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Train Your Body
Wednesday, 22 October 2014 14:11
What Should You Be Eating to Stay Healthy?
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Mindful Medicine
Wednesday, 22 October 2014 11:00
East vs. West: Which Holds the Key to Finding True Happiness?
Introspection is a huge part of Eastern schools of thought. Learn how it could be the key to a happier, healthier life.
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Naturally Savvy
Tuesday, 21 October 2014 12:00
Move More: Sitting is Bad for Your Health
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Train Your Body
Monday, 20 October 2014 02:24
Why Vitamin D is Crucial to Bone Health
Vitamin D is often considered the Wonder Vitamin.
It is one of several fat-soluble vitamins. This Wonder vitamin plays key roles in body throughout our lifetime. The vitamin comes in two forms, D2 which is sourced from plants, and D3 which we synthesize from the sun. The human body benefits from Vitamin D because it enhances the absorption of iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium and phosphate from our daily diet and supplements.
Of great importance is the absorption of calcium, which plays a major role in keeping bones healthy. Without Vitamin D, our bones wouldn't be able to absorb the necessary calcium needed to be strong.
It is one of several fat-soluble vitamins. This Wonder vitamin plays key roles in body throughout our lifetime. The vitamin comes in two forms, D2 which is sourced from plants, and D3 which we synthesize from the sun. The human body benefits from Vitamin D because it enhances the absorption of iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium and phosphate from our daily diet and supplements.
Of great importance is the absorption of calcium, which plays a major role in keeping bones healthy. Without Vitamin D, our bones wouldn't be able to absorb the necessary calcium needed to be strong.
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RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 15 October 2014 01:05
Is Night Lighting Making You Fat, Tired & Depressed?
Dr. Holly welcomes health coach, Sarah Corey, as a guest blogger this week. For more from Sarah and Dr. Holly on this topic, listen to their conversation about Struggling to Sleep: Is there Too Much Light in Your Bedroom?
Now, here's Sarah:
We all know that getting a good night sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Studies continuously show that achieving 7-9 hours of restful sleep nightly can have many health benefits including reduced the risk of chronic diseases, stress relief, improved cognitive function, weight control and even weight loss.
In our every connected digital age many of us are being exposed to light by our devices right up until the moment we get into bed, and for many of us, we even take these devices in bed! All light can disturb our sleep, however the light omitting from laptops, iphones and ipads is blue wave light, a wavelength that can be most destructive to our sleep cycle.
This light inhibits our pineal gland from releasing a hormone called melatonin, which helps reduce alertness and put you to sleep. At a very basic level melatonin production is stimulated by darkness and inhibited by light.
While light affects our sleep and health in many ways, there are four main ways that this lack of sleep may be affected our bodies:
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RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 01 October 2014 11:45
Better than Sex: The Ecstatic Art of Awakening Coaching
Wake up! And not in the typical way. Learn how you can use awakening to become a happier, healthier person.
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Naturally Savvy
Thursday, 25 September 2014 23:00
Nothing is Textbook
I competed in a charity Crossfit competition this past week called "Barbells For Boobs", a non-profit organization who provides funding to breast centers globally through their Mammograms in Action ® Grant Program as a "last resort" resource for thousands of people who do not qualify for government funding or other charitable resources in the detection of breast cancer.
My workout a partner and I took home first place for the best costume, I was "Dr. WOD" and she was "Nurse No-Rep" (insert pic here) and we didn't do too badly on the work out either.
The "Barbell For Boobs" story, which was told at the beginning of the day along with our movement standards, got my head shaking in a confirmatory YES way and brought me to tears. Sara, the woman who started this charity explained that her best friend at the age of 26 presented to a breast clinic because she had little funds but had noticed a lump on her breast. The clinic sent her away and told her to come back when she was 40 years old because that is when you have your first mammogram.
Sure enough, this young lady was soon diagnosed with breast cancer within weeks.
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RadioMD Blog
Thursday, 25 September 2014 14:45
Ask Dr. Mike: Melatonin, Omega-3s, Dementia & Vaccines
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 11 September 2014 13:45
Accutane: The Miracle Acne Drug?
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HER
Thursday, 11 September 2014 13:11
6 Tips to Raise a Happy & Healthy Kid
Tip #1: Be consistent. If you decide to lay down a rule, you must have the self-discipline and confidence to enforce it.
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HER
Thursday, 11 September 2014 13:00
5 Reasons Modern Parenting Is in Crisis
It's not too late to take control of your relationship with your child to make sure you are being the best parent possible.
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HER
Saturday, 06 September 2014 16:25
Your Roadmap to Wellness
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YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Monday, 01 September 2014 23:00
Stress is Damaging Your Digestion & Your Health
Today, Dr. Holly Lucille welcomes Sarah Corey as a guest blogger. For more of Sarah's very useful information on stress and your health, listen as Sarah and Dr. Holly discuss "Are You Creating Stress in Your Life?"
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We are constantly surrounded by stress. Just being alive is a stress on our bodies.
Pile on the unreasonably high levels of chronic stress many of us are under in our daily lives and this can start to reek havoc on our bodies. Science indicates that
stress affects four major systems in the body, our digestion, our immune systems, our hormones, and our nervous system.
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We are constantly surrounded by stress. Just being alive is a stress on our bodies.
Pile on the unreasonably high levels of chronic stress many of us are under in our daily lives and this can start to reek havoc on our bodies. Science indicates that
stress affects four major systems in the body, our digestion, our immune systems, our hormones, and our nervous system.
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RadioMD Blog
Thursday, 28 August 2014 13:00
6 Ways to Organize Your Mind
You would rather be overwhelmed than under, right? The truth is, you may be spreading yourself too thin.
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HER
Wednesday, 27 August 2014 14:45
How to Positively Change Your Thought Process
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Mindful Medicine
Thursday, 21 August 2014 13:45
Why You Should STOP Comparing Yourself to Others
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HER
Thursday, 21 August 2014 13:33
Marriage & Friendships: How to Maintain Both
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HER
Thursday, 21 August 2014 13:00
Can an Obsession with Healthy Eating Become Unhealthy?
The National Eating Disorders Association defines "orthorexia nervosa" as a fixation on righteous eating.
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HER
Thursday, 21 August 2014 12:15
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care
150,000 million Americans seek alternative medicine options. Number one on the list is chiropractic care; a safe, healthy way to treat pain.
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To Your Good Health Radio
Wednesday, 20 August 2014 14:45
It’s Time to Heal: Remember to Be Your Own Primary Caregiver
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Mindful Medicine
Monday, 18 August 2014 00:07
10 Specific Foods & Nutrients to Support Your Detoxification Pathways
In addition to avoidance, there are some nutrients, foods, and natural options for supporting your detoxification processes and helping your body defend against the negative effects of toxins. Let's take a look at 10 of the most important natural detox foods, herbs, and nutrients for protecting your body against toxins:
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RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 12 August 2014 00:39
Finding Paradise in Gardens & Nature
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Naturally Savvy
Thursday, 07 August 2014 14:45
Have Health Questions? Ask Dr. Mike
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 07 August 2014 13:33
Post Traumatic Love Disorder: A Real Heartbreaker
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HER
Thursday, 31 July 2014 14:11
Turning Back the Clock: It's Never Too Late to Change
If you're trying to improve your emotional, physical or mental health, it's never too late to make improvements.
Published in
Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Wednesday, 30 July 2014 14:33
Powerful Detox Benefits of Probitoics
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Mindful Medicine
Monday, 21 July 2014 12:22
Biology of Beating Stress: How to Change Your Environment, Body & Brain
Stress creates a dangerous domino effect causing physical, mental and emotional damage to your health.
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Staying Well
Thursday, 17 July 2014 14:33
Boswellia: A Natural Way to Fight Inflammation
Extracts from a Mediterranean tree have been shown to block a powerful inflammatory pathway associated with over 1.5 million deaths.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 10 July 2014 11:11
Are You Going through a Midlife Crisis?
Physiological changes as you age are hard to accept, especially for women, since many women identify themselves by how attractive they are.
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HER
Wednesday, 02 July 2014 19:41
Behind Glitz & Glam: How Healthy is the Film Industry?
For many, the Film Festival at Cannes, France, exemplifies the glamor of an industry well known for it. Indeed, a job in film and television is perceived to be one of the glitziest careers you can have. Part of the appeal for the thousands who seem to flock to Los Angeles alone is the allure of celebrities, parties, red carpet events and award shows, the potential paychecks and, of course, being part of the creative process.
If the L.A. film community is the draw, then a trip to Cannes represents champagne wishes and caviar dreams come true. When I got the opportunity to go to the Film Festival, I immediately put myself on a strict diet (which didn’t work) and used up an embarrassing amount of my finances to "look the part." Upon my arrival, I felt like I was in a scene from a movie, with every moment being more surreal then the last.
I thought, "If this is the lifestyle, sign me up." Seriously, though, where do I sign my soul away?
If the L.A. film community is the draw, then a trip to Cannes represents champagne wishes and caviar dreams come true. When I got the opportunity to go to the Film Festival, I immediately put myself on a strict diet (which didn’t work) and used up an embarrassing amount of my finances to "look the part." Upon my arrival, I felt like I was in a scene from a movie, with every moment being more surreal then the last.
I thought, "If this is the lifestyle, sign me up." Seriously, though, where do I sign my soul away?
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RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 01 July 2014 08:00
Heart-to-Heart: Personalized Care for Cardiology Patients
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GTL
Tuesday, 01 July 2014 08:00
Biology of Beating Stress: How to Change Your Environment, Body & Brain
Stress creates a dangerous domino effect causing physical, mental and emotional damage to your health.
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GTL
Thursday, 26 June 2014 11:22
How to Deal with Pain & Suffering
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HER
Thursday, 26 June 2014 09:21
7 Steps to a Healthier Life after 40
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HER
Wednesday, 25 June 2014 11:00
Turn a Burden Into a Blessing
Zhena Muzyka truly believes that you can take pain, heartache or any challenge, and turn it into a positive.
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 18 June 2014 14:00
How to Be Mindful About Every Mouthful
Do you ever take time to really appreciate the food you're eating? Doing so can actually help you lose weight.
Published in
Mindful Medicine
Thursday, 12 June 2014 14:45
Women: Keep Taking Your Calcium Supplements
Despite past reports, a study fails to show an increased risk of heart disease in women taking calcium supplements.
Published in
Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith