Category Archives: Health

Effects of Asprin, Advil, Motrin……(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are usually used for pain. They include COX-2 (cyclo-oxygenase-2) inhibitors (some taken off the market due to increased risk of heart attack and stroke), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and aspirin. They can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, … Continue reading

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Calcium Essentials- It’s More Than Bones!

Calcium Essentials – It’s More Than Bones! Think calcium and most people think  bone health. Growing bones, thinning bones, the risk of breaking bones.More calcium would make bones healthy, right? Perhaps – but our body is quite complex and the right … Continue reading

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Why is my stomach not working properly?

Stomach disorders are caused by hormonal and autonomic imbalance, stress, and what we choose to eat. Burping, bloating, indigestion, and bad breath after eating are symptoms that you’re not digesting your food properly.  Instead, the food is rotting and producing gas.  … Continue reading

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Blendtec Blender: Product Review

When we first heard about the Blendtec, we were intrigued! A friend (and patient) had purchased one and was raving about it. Instead of juicing and then blending her morning shakes, she was throwing everything in the Blendtec and like … Continue reading

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