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Over The Top

Posted by Healthful Elements Staff

Antibacterial products are overkill. And they’re harming us.

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Feed Your Microbiome

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Having a healthy balance of good bacteria helps prevent chronic and degenerative diseases, improves digestion, possesses anti-cancer and immune boosting properties, and controls inflammation. For anything that ails you, consider that the health of your gut may be one of the keys to feeling better.

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Whoops-a-Dairy

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Let’s talk about dairy and why it’s worth it for you to investigate whether it’s doing your body good or harm.

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Our new Functional Medicine Advisor...

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jan 06, 2016

Dr. Carrie Getzmier is our new and “official” Functional Medicine Advisor. She plays a “behind the scenes” role at Healthful Elements as our sounding board, consultant, and…advisor. I’ve dubbed her “the wizard.”

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Running on Empty…

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Did you make any New Year Resolutions? Perhaps about exercise or losing weight? Learn from my mistakes to ensure that your tactics won’t be counterproductive to your health.

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Slaying Holiday Stress

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It’s December, which means we’re in the thick of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Here’s my first VIDEO Health Hinge, where I share my favorite tips for slaying holiday stress.

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Quality Eats for Less

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Being healthier doesn’t have to mean a complete overhaul of your diet – or cost an arm and a leg. Sometimes a simple upgrade can make a lot of difference!

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Turkey Wild Rice Soup

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If you’re looking for something to do with that leftover turkey, look no further.

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What's for Dinner?

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Can you believe that Thanksgiving is almost here? Here’s what I’m planning for my holiday dinner.

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Your Thyroid + Zinc

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Nov 05, 2015

If selenium is “the thyroid triple play,” then surely zinc is “the thyroid quad play” when it comes to supporting thyroid hormone production.

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