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Coffee: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

By Brandon LaGreca / June 15, 2017 /

Coffee has been a traditional drink of equatorial peoples for hundreds of years. Its dark roasted flavor and stimulant effect have drawn countless adherents to the church of buzz and prompted the growth of a sizable market for coffee-related paraphernalia. Our relationship with coffee can be one of extremes, from casual enjoyment to chemical addiction, predicated upon whether coffee is consumed as a food or as a drug.  

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How Essential Are Essential Oils?

By Brandon LaGreca / May 23, 2017 /

Essential oils are an ancient medicine. They have not been used as long as herbal medicine, given the distillation technology necessary to derive the oil, but their roots are still very old. There is documented use by Islamic physicians in the 12th century and purported use (as resins) by ancient Egyptians prior to that.

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Magnesium Oil Is a Muscle’s Best Friend

By Brandon LaGreca / April 13, 2017 /

Magnesium oil is an inexpensive remedy that can effectively treat several health problems associated with magnesium deficiency.

As a topical treatment, transdermal magnesium therapy has a key advantage over the oral form as magnesium is absorbed and utilized in the area of application. Both leg cramps and restless legs are strongly associated with magnesium deficiency and respond favorably and quickly to daily use of magnesium oil. 

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Light Therapy: The Power of the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand

By Brandon LaGreca / March 28, 2017 /

Within the earliest traditions of healing you’ll find dietary and herbal therapy, bodywork in various forms, and light therapy. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, recommended exposing the body to sunlight (in sun gardens or solariums) for healing and rejuvenation. Similar modalities can be found throughout many of the world’s ancient civilizations.

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The Apple Cider Vinegar Cure?

By Brandon LaGreca / March 6, 2017 /

You may have heard anecdotes about apple cider vinegar treating just about everything except death. Though not a miracle remedy, raw and organic apple cider vinegar does have a lot of therapeutic applications. It is inexpensive, readily accessible, and has a long shelf life, so no kitchen cupboard should be without it.

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Breaking Down Digestion

By Brandon LaGreca / February 11, 2017 /

Digestion is a magnificently complex process requiring extensive interactions among several organ systems, yet one need not be a physiologist to garner an appreciation of the basics of the human digestive system. Knowledge of the inner workings of one’s gut can be an enlightening area of study, engendering thoughtful consideration of the old adage “You are what you eat.” 

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Taking Time to Heal

By Brandon LaGreca / January 14, 2017 /

Time heals all wounds. This old adage alludes to the body’s self-regulating function. Simply put, wellness is your birthright, and your body is always trying to heal itself.

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A Crisis of Consciousness in Today’s Healthcare System

By Brandon LaGreca / January 7, 2017 /

Modern western healthcare is expensive. The United States has the highest healthcare spending at 17 percent of its gross domestic product, nearly twice as much as other developed countries. Given the current economic climate, we need to ask some difficult questions to evaluate whether our chosen healthcare system provides value, equity, and compassionate care to all recipients. 

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