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Iodine is an essential nutrient specific to thyroid, breast, ovarian and prostate function. The best sources of iodine come from seaweed, which include brown algae (kelp), red algae (nori sheets, with sushi), and green algae (chlorella). Iodine is found naturally in...

Don Ho had a cute song about tiny bubbles: “Tiny bubbles in the wine make me happy, make me feel fine”.  When it comes to wine, that might be a good sensation, however, tiny bubbles in the urine can pose as a potential kidney health problem.  The kidneys are...

Sunshine not only affects a positive mood, it also has the ability to assist our skin in making Vitamin D. Although it has been considered a vitamin in the classic sense, Vitamin D is a nutrient hormone. There is confusion about whether or not one should expose...

Colorectal cancer:  cancer of the colon and/or rectum is the second leading cancer killer against men and women.  In 2005 greater than 145,000 Americans were diagnosed with colorectal cancer and more than 56,000 died from the disease.  Most people with...

There comes a time in many patients’ lives when, in spite of all their symptoms, the cause of their condition remains medically unknown.  While the marvels of medical technology are saving more lives than ever before, there is a portion of the population that...

As the weather finally warms up, the desire to get outside to overcome the winter blahs sets in.  Before heading outdoors, consider the nutritional needs of the joints, muscles, ligaments and bones to make the transition easier on the body. According to the...

A migraine headache can ruin a great day or make a bad day worse. Up to 50 million Americans get frequent headaches that can make them feel miserable on a regular basis. Each year, headache is responsible for 157 million lost workdays, 10 million doctor’s visits, and...