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  • Immune Support Now!

    Immune Support Now!

    Many of my patients have been asking what supplements to use to support their immune system in this winter season. While many supplements can be used, I will give you a simplified version. Please remember that immune-supportive supplements are NOT...

    Immune Support Now!

    Many of my patients have been asking what supplements to use to support their immune system in this winter season. While many supplements can be used, I will give you a simplified version. Please remember that immune-supportive supplements are NOT...

    Dr Stengler

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  • A Different Thyroid Approach?

    A Different Thyroid Approach?

    Perhaps you have been on thyroid replacement for some time due to your hypothyroidism. However, you still feel sluggish, have difficulty losing weight, and other common low thyroid symptoms. Your prescription thyroid medication is one of the common forms of...

    A Different Thyroid Approach?

    Perhaps you have been on thyroid replacement for some time due to your hypothyroidism. However, you still feel sluggish, have difficulty losing weight, and other common low thyroid symptoms. Your prescription thyroid medication is one of the common forms of...

    Dr Stengler

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  • Is Organic Better?

    Is Organic Better?

    One of the few things agreed upon by medical experts is that a higher intake of fruits and vegetables (FVs) is a good thing for ones health. A multitude of studies demonstrate that FVs are a great source of fiber,...

    Is Organic Better?

    One of the few things agreed upon by medical experts is that a higher intake of fruits and vegetables (FVs) is a good thing for ones health. A multitude of studies demonstrate that FVs are a great source of fiber,...

    Dr Stengler

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  • The Diet and Inflammation Connection

    The Diet and Inflammation Connection

    Is Your Diet Inflammatory? The University of South Carolina developed a Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII). This index is based on forty-five food parameters and the effect of food on specific food parameters. In addition, the DII considers macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins,...

    The Diet and Inflammation Connection

    Is Your Diet Inflammatory? The University of South Carolina developed a Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII). This index is based on forty-five food parameters and the effect of food on specific food parameters. In addition, the DII considers macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins,...

    Dr Stengler

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  • The Weight and Leaky Gut Connection

    The Weight and Leaky Gut Connection

    According to the Centers for Disease Control the number of US adults who are overweight, including obesity is 73.6%. Being overweight is a risk factor for leaky gut syndrome, which is characterized by gas, bloating, other digestive symptoms, as well...

    The Weight and Leaky Gut Connection

    According to the Centers for Disease Control the number of US adults who are overweight, including obesity is 73.6%. Being overweight is a risk factor for leaky gut syndrome, which is characterized by gas, bloating, other digestive symptoms, as well...

    Dr Stengler

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  • Energy Drinks a Problem for Students?

    Energy Drinks a Problem for Students?

    The use of energy drinks by students and non-students is very common. A recent study found that 42.9% of undergraduate students use them. Energy drinks often contain caffeine, amino acids, sugar, and other ingredients. The caffeine amount can be much...

    Energy Drinks a Problem for Students?

    The use of energy drinks by students and non-students is very common. A recent study found that 42.9% of undergraduate students use them. Energy drinks often contain caffeine, amino acids, sugar, and other ingredients. The caffeine amount can be much...

    Dr Stengler

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  • Is Fasting for You?

    Is Fasting for You?

    Fasting may become a necessary medical therapy for most people given the environmental toxin burden facing the United States and other countries around the world. For example, the Natural Resources Defense Council reports that there are 80,000 chemicals currently being...

    Is Fasting for You?

    Fasting may become a necessary medical therapy for most people given the environmental toxin burden facing the United States and other countries around the world. For example, the Natural Resources Defense Council reports that there are 80,000 chemicals currently being...

    Dr Stengler

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  • Niacin Not Great For Cardiovascular Disease

    Niacin Not Great For Cardiovascular Disease

    The use of niacin for treating abnormal lipids and preventing cardiovascular disease has been historically widespread amongst conventional and holistic doctors. However, in recent years, the published literature has not supported niacin's use to prevent cardiovascular disease. In light of...

    Niacin Not Great For Cardiovascular Disease

    The use of niacin for treating abnormal lipids and preventing cardiovascular disease has been historically widespread amongst conventional and holistic doctors. However, in recent years, the published literature has not supported niacin's use to prevent cardiovascular disease. In light of...

    Dr Stengler

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  • Vitamin D and Your Muscles

    Vitamin D and Your Muscles

    You have heard about the importance of adequate vitamin D intake for healthy bones. But what about your muscles?Several studies have examined the effect of vitamin D supplementation and its potential benefit for muscle size and strength increase. In general,...

    Vitamin D and Your Muscles

    You have heard about the importance of adequate vitamin D intake for healthy bones. But what about your muscles?Several studies have examined the effect of vitamin D supplementation and its potential benefit for muscle size and strength increase. In general,...

    Dr Stengler

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