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Laura & Justin say “I Do”

Laura & Justin say “I Do”

It’s official! I married my boyfriend of 13 years (yes, really) on a perfect, crisp Saturday in October. When I met Justin, I was an American history major. Neither nutrition nor anything in the sciences was on my radar. But one semester...

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Detoxifying your body by sweating

Detoxifying your body by sweating

Detoxification, also known as Biotransformation, is the process of converting toxic chemicals into water-soluble chemicals that your body can eliminate via a drainage pathway. These pathways include the: Toxins include, but are not...

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How do your genetics affect you?

How do your genetics affect you?

Introduction to Nutrigenomics: How Nutrients Interact With Our Genes Have you ever wondered why some people can eat broccoli every day, but it makes you bloated after one serving? Or why your friend can drink four cups of coffee while one cup...

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Ways to beat the winter blues

Ways to beat the winter blues

The news about vitamin D just keeps getting better and better…especially for all things connected with the brain. Optimizing vitamin D levels can prevent dementia, Alzheimers and depression. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and an immune booster...

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