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From Medical News Today Fruit Fruit tends to have a higher carbohydrate content than most vegetables, because of the naturally occurring sugars - they're sweeter, after all. But that doesn't mean you should avoid them. If you're watching your carbohydrate intake, some fruit has a higher water content and therefore ...
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From Medical News Today 1. Promotes consumption of water The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that people who do not drink enough water could add a squeeze of lime to enhance the flavor, which may encourage them to drink more water. 2. Helps improve diet A recent ...
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From Medical News Today 1. Fast for 12 hours a day The rules for this diet are simple. A person needs to decide on and adhere to a 12-hour fasting window every day. According to some researchers, fasting for 10–16 hours can cause the body to turn its fat stores into energy, ...
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Symptoms People with CFS experience extreme fatigue and a wide range of other symptoms, including flu-like symptoms and chronic pain. Patients and patient advocates often prefer to call the condition chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), to convey the complexity of the illness. Symptoms appear within a few hours ...
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12 healthful high-fat foods Read on to discover the best sources of these fats and learn the difference between healthful and unhealthful fats. Avocado One 201 gram (g) avocado contains approximately 29 grams (g) of fat and 322 calories. It is high in a monounsaturated fatty acid called oleic acid, ...
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1. Water is a natural appetite suppressant When the stomach senses that it is full, it sends signals to the brain to stop eating. Water can help to take up space in the stomach, leading to a feeling of fullness and reducing hunger. A person may also think that they ...
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common concern for over 50% of men aged 40-70, and even more men are affected by transient erectile dysfunction. Good blood flow is essential to erectile function. Unfortunately, with age, the blood vessels that supply blood to the penis begin to close up and break ...
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Irwin Goldstein, MD, board-certified urologist, director of sexual medicine at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego and the director of San Diego Sexual Medicine, is a trailblazer in the field of men’s sexuality. He explained that Viagra, the ubiquitous blue pills that serve as the current treatment for ED, aren’t a ...
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Vitamins and supplements will vary per person, dependent on conditions and deficiencies. "There are some nutrients that are essential," Dr. Birken said.  "I have found the right protocol based on my needs and take pharmaceutical grade supplements from Klaire Labs." AM Probiotic - Gastrointestinal health and detox Arteriosil - Reduce ...
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Produce Section: Choose fresh, whole organic produce whenever possible. Vegetables and fruits from all parts of the color spectrum should make up most of your grocery items. Jarred/Packaged Foods: Choose no- or low-sodium jarred and packaged foods. Also be sure no sweeteners, real or artificial have been added. Grains, Breads, ...
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Caffeine is usually found in beverages, including: coffee and drinks such as espressos, lattes, and cappuccinos black, green, and white tea yerba maté many soft drinks energy drinks Even decaffeinated coffee contains some caffeine, and people who are very sensitive to caffeine should avoid it. Caffeine can also be found ...
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Dr. Birken offers Max Pulse testing, a scanning device that is a useful tool in assisting health-care practitioners, technicians, and individuals in the early detection of cardiovascular related issues. The test will also help assess nutraceutical and/or pharmaceutical needs. Through periodic screenings and lifestyle changes (exercise, diet, and supplementation etc.), ...
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What is a whole foods and a plant based diet? Why do medical studies show a reduction in heart disease, cancer, and diabetes and why can some chronic diseases be cured with this diet? Dr. Randy Birken will present scientific data supporting a whole foods/plant based diet for health and ...
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1. Loving-kindness meditation young man meditating With the many types of meditation to try, there should be one to suit most individuals. Loving-kindness meditation is also known as Metta meditation. Its goal is to cultivate an attitude of love and kindness toward everything, even a person's enemies and sources of ...
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SkinPen is a medical grade, state-of-the-art microneedling device designed to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and scars on the face and body. It allows for controlled induction of the skin’s self-repair process by creating thousands of precise micro-injuries in the dermis, automatically triggering new collagen synthesis without causing ...
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Hypomagnesemia can occur when a person does not absorb enough magnesium from their diet. Or, they may release too much magnesium from the kidneys or through the gastrointestinal tract. Malnutrition, possibly caused by anorexia, bulimia, or frequent vomiting can result in a magnesium deficiency. However, malnutrition is unlikely to be responsible for ...
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Insomnia can be caused by physical and psychological factors. There is sometimes an underlying medical condition that causes chronic insomnia, while transient insomnia may be due to a recent event or occurrence. Insomnia is commonly caused by: Disruptions in circadian rhythm - jet lag, job shift changes, high altitudes, environmental noise, extreme heat ...
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A recent study tested the hypothesis that Arterosil rapidly improves arterial elasticity and pulse wave reflections through enhancing the endothelial glycocalyx and its mediated arterial function. Nineteen healthy human subjects were randomly recruited for a single blinded clinical study, which was conducted at an independent cardiology center on the Baylor ...
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Dr. Birken offers Cutera, a leader in non-invasive facial and body treatments, for facial and skin rejuvenation. "Having been a physician trainer for Cutera, I'm delighted to have a new unit that can provide facial and body improvements during one session," Dr. Birken said. It's important to assess the patient's ...
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Dr. Randy Birken, and his two nurse practitioners, are trained in weight management medicine. "There are many aspects to effective weight loss," Dr. Birken said. "Obviously, proper diet and consistent exercise are key. But there are some patients who need more to boost metabolism." Dr. Birken has taken many hours ...
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