Far Infrared Sauna (FIRS) and Its Use in Detoxification, Health, and Fitness There is an abundance of medical studies which have looked at the chemical and toxic burdens our bodies carry as a result of environmental exposures. We are being increasingly exposed to a whole range of new chemicals. In the last fifty years, it has been…

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The Total Body Load Explained Chronic health problems can be difficult to understand, and many times I have found it helpful to explain to patients that it is not the “what” but the “why”. So many diagnoses are given to patients, and I have heard them all. Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, lupus-like syndrome, somatic depressive disorder,…

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With longer workdays and increased work pressures, it can be difficult to find time to exercise throughout a busy work week. And it’s pretty normal to look forward to an active fun-filled weekend. After all, that’s what inspired the famous acronym TGIF. But when some people are inactive during the week and then too active…

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Beyond the Basics for the Professional and Competitive There are many supplements touted as helping with performance, endurance, and energy. Some of these are truly based on sound biochemistry and cell biology. In my previous article, Sports Nutrition Basics, I gave tips benefiting everyone. For those of you who would like to take it to the next…

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Who Needs Collagen?  From face creams, to bone broth, to a multitude of pills, collagen products have been touted all over the internet and television ads as the wonder supplement.  But what is it, who needs it, and what form is best?  Collagen is a protein made by the human body, but its composition is quite unique. …

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Too often we take for granted the fact that our bodies can function on little or poor quality sleep without taking into consideration what is happening, and not to our benefit! Sleep is not only a time of rest but also a time for resetting hormones, allowing brainwave patterns to settle into a restorative pattern,…

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED, NOTHING YOU DON’T. A healthy athlete is a better athlete, plain and simple. Designed for everyday use, the Foundation products are designed to help athletes maintain optimal health and perform at their best. These are the basics. The Foundation category includes Klean Multivitamin™ to enhance overall micronutrient intake, Klean Omega™ for joint…

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Many things can affect the effectiveness of how well nutrients are absorbed from the “gut”. ( By the way, we use the term gut to refer to the inner lining of the small intestine where the majority of nutrient absorption occurs, not to the size of the belly!) Absorption may be impaired by a number…

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