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The Goldilocks Principle at work in the body

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The Goldilocks Principle at work in the body

By now most everyone understands that a hardy immune system – one that can defend as well as repair – is key to maximizing our health. It’s essential to minimize the risk of getting sick with an infection as well as preventing the development of chronic degenerative illnesses like hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and a host of other modern-day health problems that rob us of our vitality and quality of life.

Like most of the operating systems in the body, the immune system works on what I like to call the “Goldilocks principle” – not too little but not too much.

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Feel Better. Dump the Sugar.

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Feel Better. Dump the Sugar.

As we emerge out of our cocoon of “sheltering in place” and slowly incorporate some aspects of daily living, why not use this as an opportunity to create your new normal? A healthier, more robust and resilient you. We have an opportunity here to make some changes that could result in a significant health boost. And it can start by revisiting our relationship to what we eat… It’s time to get rid of the sugar.

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Should I Get the Flu Shot This Year?

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Should I Get the Flu Shot This Year?

“Should I get the Flu shot this year?”

About this time of the year, I get asked by many of my clients what I think of the flu vaccine and whether I would recommend it or not.  Every year, my answer is pretty much the same…

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