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Fooduciary’s First Year

by Kelli

As we come to the close of 2010, I’ve reflected on Fooduciary’s first calendar year: how and why we got started, and what we’re doing now.

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Eating Clean Healthy Detox Diet

by Kelli

I’m preparing to start a detoxification diet tomorrow. This isn’t the lemons and maple syrup type of detox diets that have been so popular. This is an eating clean healthy detox diet. It’s a change your lifestyle, take-control-of-your-health kind of diet. This is the diet that just over a year ago really turned my health around, most impressively kicking my Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) flare to the curb within the first week. Personally, I’m hoping for a repeat.

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Advantages of Vitamin D

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Vitamin D impacts your entire body. In fact, Vitamin D receptors have been found inside almost every human cell. And it makes sense that all our cells wanna piece, because there are so many uses for it.

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5 Ways to Halt Holiday Stress

by Kelli

It’s the second week of December. Chances are you’re up to your eyeballs in parties, shopping, plans, food, family, events, parking, crowds . . . and you may be feeling a little stressed. Here are 5 natural ways to reduce stress at any time of year, even during the Holidays.

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Update on Recommended Vitamin D Levels

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The “official” results are finally in for vitamin D: the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) has been increased significantly, which is great news.

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I’m Gonna Fight Back

by Kelli

The word “Remisson” usually inspires good thoughts, good feelings, and hope. On the other hand, the word “Relapse” often carries with it fear and worry.

I’ve just gotten hit with a relapse, and I’m already fighting back.

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How to Find the Best Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplement

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One of the most common questions I’m asked is whether there’s any difference among all the different Omega 3 fish oil supplements out there. As it turns out, not all fish oil supplements are created equal.

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Be Your Own Health Advocate: Work Hard

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If you want good health, you’ve got to be willing to work for it. It usually comes down to doing what’s more difficult than what’s easy.

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Be Your Own Health Advocate: Medications

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Be very careful with medications. Prescription and many over-the-counter medications are very powerful and have a profound impact on your body.

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Be Your Own Health Advocate: Research

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Doing research on your own will help you have good questions to ask your doctor, as well as give you an idea of options and possibilities.

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Be Your Own Health Advocate: Ask Questions

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Asking questions is a critical and continual process in being your own health advocate. Here are some tips for asking questions:

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Be Your Own Health Advocate: Find a Good Doctor for You

by Kelli

When it comes to selecting a healthcare provider, be sure to first get clarity with yourself about what characteristics are most important to helping you create a positive healthcare experience. By starting there, you will be more likely to find someone who meets your needs.

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Be Your Own Health Advocate: Take Charge of Your Health Care

by Kelli

It’s tough to navigate the medical system these days. It’s a pretty intimidating world, from the grim-faced doctors, to the sterile environment of offices and hospitals, to insurance sticklers and financials concerns. That’s not to mention whatever’s ailing you in the first place.

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