Archive for July, 2017
What Is The Difference Between Food Intolerance & Food Allergies?
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on July 27, 2017
A food allergy is when you experience an unpleasant or even a dangerous immune system reaction after eating a certain food. Symptoms of a food allergy include digestive problems, hives, or swollen airways and if severe it can be life-threatening. If you’ve consistently experienced digestive problems after eating a certain food it could be a […]
Read MoreYour Brain Needs Healthy Fats
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on July 13, 2017
Fat head is usually a disparaging term, but the truth is, the brain inside your head is half fat and about 30% of those fats are essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6. Due to the highly reactive nature of fats these essential fats oxidize easily. To maintain optimal brain function, you need high quality, undamaged […]
Read MoreWhat’s The Deal With The D?
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on July 7, 2017
What’s The Deal With The D? It’s that time of year… The sun is shining and we should be soaking up the sun and all the vitamin D it is showering us with. Wondering why you are still taking your D supplement in the summer or what to do about the great sunscreen debate? You […]
Read More5 Ways Stress Causes Hypothyroid Symptoms
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on July 6, 2017
Do you feel fatigued and stressed? If you’re exhausted and can’t seem to catch-up on sleep, you could be suffering from adrenal fatigue. Adrenal fatigue occurs when the adrenal glands are overworked. The adrenal glands produce many hormones including cortisol, the stress hormones. Too much stress leaves you stuck in fight or flight mode which wreaks havoc, inflammation […]
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