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You may have seen the more than 13,000 lawsuits against Bayer who acquired Monsanto, the company that created Roundup. New research states those exposed to Glyphosate raise their risk of cancer by a monumental 41%.

This month we want to focus on detoxing, which in Functional Medicine is a process frequently used to trigger the body’s physiological process of reducing or ridding the body of toxic chemicals and compounds in order to restore optimal health. This is a fancy way of saying that we will use foods and supplements to clean up our system and get back to feeling “good” again! 

Over 100 million Americans have high blood pressure, and it causes approximately 1,000 deaths per day. The threat is real. High blood pressure can lead to heart attack, strokes and even kidney failure. Without proper education, most Americans start taking medications before ever trying other options. Even with medications, there are long term risks.

February is American Heart Awareness Month and Go Red for Women as we think about our heart (and with Valentine’s Day fast approaching) we find ourselves thinking of LOVE and the qualities of the heart. Nurturing the heart is something we can all do for ourselves. Nourishing your body is something you can do in multiple ways.

In observance of national vision awareness month this month’s newsletter will be about natural ways to take care of macular degeneration and dry eyes.  With about 5 million people in the United States having dry eyes and over 200 million people with macular degeneration worldwide this is an epidemic. 

Your pharmacy or doctor has probably already tried to push the flu shot on you. Especially if you’re 65 or older. It turns out flu shots were only 9 percent effective last year against the H3N2 virus in adults over 65 years of age. New studies even show seasonal flu shots may actually increase your risk of getting the flu. But there are steps you can take to naturally boost your immune system without the risk of becoming sick—or worse.

PRP stands for platelet rich plasma. This therapy falls under the umbrella of regenerative medicine. The body is designed to get better on it’s own, and entirely capable of repairing itself. Instead of undergoing surgery which can include severe risks, many people are looking into a less invasive and more natural way for the body to heal.

The impact of a significant injury can ripple through an athletes life. From mild sprains to ligament tears, several athletes have improper treatment (and in some cases zero rehab) which can cause an improper healing and recovery process.