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By-Golly It’s Your Gallbladder!
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on October 6, 2015
By-Golly It’s Your Gallbladder! So you are burping, farting, and feeling nauseous. Wondering what you ever did to deserve this torture? Let’s talk about the most common cause, gallbladder dysfunction. What does a gallbladder do anyway? Well, it stores and secretes bile. Bile is made in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It gets […]
Read More5 Tips for a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 24, 2015
Pregnant? Congratulations! When you’re expecting a baby, many things change such as the way you feel, the way you think, and even the way you eat. Everyone should listen to their body, especially while it’s building a new life. Fighting the body’s natural demands during pregnancy is not beneficial to you or your bun in […]
Read MoreUp, Up, and Away!
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 22, 2015
Up, Up, and Away! As I boarded my flight to continue my education for the weekend, I began thinking about my pre-flight routine. I’ve always stayed healthy while traveling, knock on wood! So, as the man next to me hacks up a lung, I am compelled to share. There are germs everywhere on a plane. […]
Read MoreFood Additives Lack Safety Testing
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 16, 2015
When the world’s largest producer of cereal announces they’re going stop using artificial colors and flavors in their cereal and snack products, it says a lot about what people don’t want in their food. That’s right, as of 2018, Kellogg cereals and snacks no longer contain artificial colors and flavors due to drops in sales […]
Read More4 Questions Everyone Should Be Asking Themselves
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 9, 2015
Developing new healthy habits can require quite a bit of effort at first. Once you’ve established a new habit you’re set, right? Wrong, for the majority of people it takes consistent reinforcement to maintain healthy habits. Then those health routines you’ve developed may need modification as your life evolves, as most of our lives do. […]
Read MoreDetox 101
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 7, 2015
DETOX 101 Backyard BBQ’s are lessening, the weather is getting colder, and you may be craving that icy cold beer or cocktail a little less. Time to detox! I’m telling you, it’s the perfect time! You are getting back into a routine with school starting anyway, so get ‘er done before the holidays come around! […]
Read More3 Little-Known Causes of Restless Legs Syndrome
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on August 31, 2015
Do you suspect your late night leg jerking could be caused by Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)? If you find yourself in bed welcoming sleep yet kept awake by the urge to move your leg, than you may be correct. Restless Leg Syndrome affects 4%-29% of adults in Western populations and is a major contributor to […]
Read MoreBack to School Ka-Choo!
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on August 25, 2015
Back to School Ka-Choo! Kiddos are headed back to school, hello germs! Let me start by saying that I love germs and so do the immune systems of the little ones. We are in an era of over cleaning our kids. Let them play in the dirt for crying out loud! We don’t just make […]
Read MoreA Nutritious, Delicious Cup a Joe!
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on August 20, 2015
A Nutritious, Delicious Cup a Joe! So I have to share this amazing thing that I have found. A patient mentioned it to me, I tried it, and now I am obsessed! It may be old news to you, so I’ve added some other cool info to keep you interested. Let’s talk coffee and tea… […]
Read More8 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on August 19, 2015
Many people know their cholesterol as being high or low, but there is much more to it than that. Cholesterol has been blamed for just about every case of heart disease over the last 20 years, but did you know your body needs cholesterol in order to be healthy? Vitamin D is very important for […]
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