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Healthy Body Herald #5 – Extreme Heat Risk, Xylitol, PFAS, Vitamin B12 and more

Healthy Body Herald…knowledge is power  #5 Table of Contents : How to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat Artificial sweetener linked to heart disease: Xylitol is a common low-calorie sweetener used in gums, candies, and oral care products. 10 medications older adults should avoid or use with caution.   This information is from the American Geriatrics Society Health in Aging Foundation  PFAS – more news about the health problems presented by these “forever chemicals” that are ever present in so many products –...

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The Mercereau Report Vol. 2 – Ivermectin – Living a Long Time with COVID-19

Ivermectin?  What is the real story here……. There are many reports on the efficacy of Ivermectin in the early stages of treatment for COVID.  There are also many reports citing just the opposite. So, let’s take a look at both sides so we can all decide which approach is most convincing for us individually. Here is information from NIH – dated Feb., 2021  “Ivermectin is not approved by the FDA for the treatment of any viral infection” However, they also...

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Do you really need a multivitamin? The American Medical Association announced in 2002 that all adults should take a multivitamin to prevent chronic illness.

Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Oz also recommend taking a good multivitamin each day.  This, along with a healthy diet and plenty of exercise, will help to maintain you optimal level of health.  Your diet should include at least 5-7 servings of vegetables and fruits each day – preferably fresh ones.  If not fresh, work with frozen rather than canned (lower in nutrients). What if you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables already?  Isn’t that enough?  Modern intensive agricultural methods...

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Our founder, Karen Mercereau RN, has a feature article in Advance For Nurses (Click the article below to read a larger version)

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) – Leading edge treatment now available for:

  Strokes Diabetic ulcers Traumatic Brain injuries following combat and motor vehicle accidents Neurodegenerative conditions Bone infections Autism Non-healing skin infections Damage from radiation therapies Skin grafts Burns Migraines Carbon monoxide poisoning Multiple Sclerosis   What is this wonderful new form of therapy? Welcome to the world of possibilities with hyperbaric oxygenation therapy (HBOT)!   The FDA has approved its use for 14 conditions (follow this link) although other applications have been widely studied and utilized as well. How does...

Magnesium……and super health! Tired, depressed, high blood pressure, heart disease, restless legs? You might need magnesium…

Up to 80% of Americans have very low levels of magnesium!  Do you?  You can ask your physician to order the lab “RBC Mg” to get the most accurate reading of your own magnesium level. What does magnesium do for us?  Magnesium helps to regulate many biochemical reactions – such as protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control, and the regulation of blood pressure.  Magnesium is a key player in the production of energy in our bodies! It...

Transfats – what are they exactly and why do we need to avoid them?

Mark Hyman, MD, leading Functional Medicine clinician and teacher, explains: The FDA issued a ban on all trans fats, deeming them unsafe for human consumption, and it’s about time!  For more than 20 years, the science has shown these fats to be hazardous to our health.  Trans fat is an oddly shaped fat that: Slows your metabolism Increases inflammation Lowers your good cholesterol Raises your bad cholesterol Causes diabetes, obesity, heart attacks, strokes, dementia, cancer, and inflammation So, you really...

Transfats – what are they exactly and why do we need to avoid them?

  Mark Hyman, MD, leading Functional Medicine clinician and teacher, explains: The FDA issued a ban on all trans fats, deeming them unsafe for human consumption, and it’s about time!  For more than 20 years, the science has shown these fats to be hazardous to our health.  Trans fat is an oddly shaped fat that: •   Slows your metabolism •   Increases inflammation •   Lowers your good cholesterol •   Raises your bad cholesterol •   Causes diabetes, obesity, heart attacks, strokes, dementia,...

Wintertime: time for immune support! How can we do that?

A robust immune system is our best defense against all illness.  More than half of our immune systems are located in the small intestine!  The proper function of this part of our immune system depends upon a healthy balance of the proper bacteria there.   Joseph Mercola, MD, explains that “Beneficial bacteria have a lifelong, powerful effect on your gut’s immune system and your systemic immune system as well. The bacteria play a crucial role in the development and operation...