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For years, this nutritious green fruit (yes, they are a fruit, not a vegetable) has been avoided by many due to its high-fat content.  According to a study in the Journal of the American Heart Association, eating one avocado a day as part of a heart-healthy, cholesterol-lowering moderate-fat diet can help improve bad cholesterol levels...

Most Americans would greatly benefit from increasing their intake of magnesium.  Magnesium is found in foods such as nuts, seeds, leafy greens, peas, beans, and whole grains. Supplementation is also a good way to increase this vital nutrient while not increasing caloric intake...

Greetings from Dr. T.: The thyroid is a small gland located in the front of the neck below the Adam’s apple. It produces hormones that regulate how fast we burn food...

Yummmm …avocados! These green bundles of yumminess are actually good for you. Avocados have good fats that are linked to lower levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol. Fats help you feel full for longer periods of time which helps reduce food cravings and energy drops. Avocados help your body better absorb fat-soluble nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, and K...

Greetings from Dr. T: An article in Medical News Today discussed a study of almost 200,000 participants. It was found that individuals who have back pain are more likely to experience...

Greetings from Dr. T: Scientists wanted to find out what in foods prevented scurvy. The answer, it seemed, was ascorbic acid because when it was given, people did not get scurvy...

With all the stresses that have been added to our day between the extended pandemic and volatile elections, depression and anxiety have become even more prevalent...

What happens to your sex life when your back hurts? It usually comes to an end. There are things one can do to ease the pain, but the best solution is to get the back problem handled...

Do you find yourself constantly feeling fatigued, distracted, suffering from headaches, unmotivated, anxious, moody, or just plain out of sorts? You might be suffering from “brain fog.” Brain fog can be caused by nutrient deficiencies, sugar overload, a lack of sleep, and stress, all of which deplete energy levels...

For thousands of years, Asian cultures have enjoyed the benefits of drinking green tea.  Over the past few decades, the western world has discovered these benefits, and green tea has gained popularity as a hot or cold beverage...