There’s no doubt that our society is much
more health conscious than even just a few years ago. Soy-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free are
just a few buzzwords that circulate the health and wellness
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Not everyone should be
taking digestive enzyme supplements; and not all of them are created equal.As a holistic
nutritionist, I find that many people with digestive issues want to jump
straight int
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40 times greater
absorption than quercetinAnyone who suffers from allergies knows how uncomfortable
and disruptive they can be. It is a common condition caused by an overly
sensitive immune system
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Dear Dr.KimI am
thinking about taking liver herbs as I heard that it might help my gallbladder.
Can you tell me a little more?T.G. Victoria----------------Dear T.G.There are many
herbs you can cons
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Many Canadians have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, for years without symptoms. Unfortunately, people often finally understand that they have the condition once they experience its’ c
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Hippocrates
said, “All disease begins in the gut.”And
while this may not be 100% true for every disease in every person, more and
more research shows that our gut (digestive system) has a bigger ro
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Dear Dr.Kim
What is the maximum amount of cholesterol I should get in my diet?
N.A. - Sidney-----------------
Dear N.A.
Thank you for your question, which is a timely one for Heart Month. The
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If something is natural, then it's safe for everyone, right?!Not so fast...While I would say that it is generally true that natural health products (such as herbs, vitamins, etc...) tend to be gentle
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The human microbiome in your intestinal
tract is a diverse landscape made of up various organisms, including yeasts. In
fact, yeast is part of a healthy gut along with hundreds of types of beneficia
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January is the time of year where we’re eager to get our New Year’s Resolutions into motion. If you overindulged this holiday season, you’re likely looking to get your body back on track and feel good
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Dear Dr.Kim,
I am planning my New Years Resolutions and wondering what foods I should avoid.
N.N. Victoria-----------------
Dear N.N.
I love the start of the New Year (and September) as a natu
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When
we think of "vitamins," we know they're super-important for
health.But
vitamin D is special.It's
difficult to get enough vitamin D; vitamin D is, therefore, a very common
deficiency.So,
let
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