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What Is The Difference Between Folate & Folic Acid
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on June 29, 2017
What you eat has a major impact on your health. Vitamins and minerals are essential, but it is important to know the difference between natural and synthetic. If you take a multivitamin, you might see Folic Acid or Folate on the label. There is actually a difference between the two, though some nutritionists argue that […]
Read MoreSummertime Allergies & How You Can Help Them
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on June 22, 2017
Summertime is here, which means hay fever is in full swing! Those cottonwoods tend to make it snow in June and the drier, sunnier weather means dust and other particles are heavy in the air. In other words, if you have allergies, it is almost unthinkable to go through the day without a package of […]
Read MoreCarbs In Your Diet | Quality VS Quantity
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on June 15, 2017
Carbohydrates are an important nutrient you body needs, but just like anything, too much can be a bad thing too. Many diets work around carbohydrates, and they each have a different take on carbs. Some try to curb the intake and other’s instead focus on avoiding fats at all costs. Either way, it is important […]
Read MoreWhat Are B12 Vitamins And How Do They Help Your Body?
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on June 8, 2017
Vitamins and minerals are an important part of our diet. B12 vitamins are especially important, as they make it possible for your body to replicate DNA in your cells and provide insulation for the nerves in your brain so they can fire properly. Not having enough of this vitamin can work very negatively in your […]
Read MoreDairy-Free Blackberry Chocolate-Chip Ice Cream
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on May 23, 2017
Summer has arrived! Enjoy this dairy-free and gluten-free blackberry and chocolate-chip filled ice cream all summer long. Add the chocolate chips if you want to treat yourself or leave them out to keep it paleo-friendly. As things heat up this ice cream recipe is sure to cool you down while satisfying that sweet tooth. A […]
Read MoreCan Too Little Salt Hurt You?
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on May 5, 2017
You hear about the dangers of excess salt all the time. And they are true. Too much salt, much like anything, can lead to health problems. The same can also be said for too little. Our bodies are built to get the nutrients we can not make on our own. Vitamins and minerals are vital […]
Read MoreHow We Use Dried Blood Cell Analysis
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on April 29, 2017
In our everyday lives, our bodies experience incredible amounts of stress. Each person’s stress tolerance is a little different, but it still shows up in signals in the body. Untreated stress damages your body and that’s when you start to see symptoms. There are a few ways to determine how your body might be reacting […]
Read MoreWhat Is The Difference Between Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on April 20, 2017
If you are constantly feeling tired or fatigued no matter how well you eat or how much sleep you get, it is possible your thyroid is either overworking or not working enough. In your body, there are communicators that tell your body what to do. These are your hormones and they are controlled by your […]
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