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Candida is a very common type of fungus that can cause issues such as oral thrush and yeast infections when it becomes overgrown. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help prevent this overgrowth.
Ten percent of women suffer from endometriosis, a condition that occurs when endometrial cells begin to grow outside of the uterus. Studies have shown that there are nutrients that can help women who are dealing with this issue.
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InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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Today I want to talk about a quick, healthy and simple way to give yourself a seasonal detox. People oftentimes are wondering ways that they can try to rid their bodies of all the different toxins they are exposed to, whether it’s coming from food or the environment. There is a simple way for you to transition from one season to the next with Colon HxⓇ. I want to talk about this in some detail and why utilizing Colon HxⓇ as a seasonal detox is so incredibly beneficial.†
We know that the average American diet lacks fiber. We should be taking in roughly 30 grams of fiber per day, but the average American struggles to get to even 10 grams per day. Diet certainly matters and the fact that we have such a lack of fruit and vegetable intake each and every single day is detrimental to our health. This is why using something such as the Colon HxⓇ can be so beneficial.†
Colon HxⓇ contains psyllium fiber. Psyllium is so beneficial for our health. Psyllium contains short-chain fatty acids, especially butyrate. Butyrate has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Psyllium also helps to promote healthy cholesterol and blood glucose levels, as well as digestive health. This formula also offers triphala fruit extract, along with bentonite clay, which has natural detox capabilities that are quite astounding.†
Bentonite clay packs a punch. When we think about natural detox, we understand that this clay has a finite ability to bind onto a whole wide range of different toxins. When we are taking in things from our environment and food, we want to be able to bind that and remove it so it’s not just lingering about the body. This is where the bentonite really becomes very, very helpful. When you think about taking in processed foods on a daily basis, our bodies take on all of these different chemicals. Bentonite is able to grab onto those harmful chemicals and allow the body to remove them.†
Triphala is also very interesting when it comes to detox. This extract has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. When we’re trying to optimize the way that our immune system and intestines are working, this combination of psyllium, bentonite clay and triphala fruit extract is very powerful stuff. When we think about seasonal changes and moving into the fall, we definitely want to make sure that we give our body that extra detox boost.†
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When you’re utilizing Colon HxⓇ, you’re getting this triple punch of benefit for allowing the body to detox itself. At the same time, you are also yielding all of these benefits when it comes to easing inflammation and supporting our immune system.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH explains the many benefits of our Colon HxⓇ, specifically focusing on its ability to promote detox. She details the important components included in this formula and also discusses why a detox might be needed.†
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Studies have shown that the amount of sugar you consume can impact your mental health. This is incredibly true in the US, where the standard diet is overwhelmed by processed and sugary foods.
It’s never too early to start making sure your immune system is working to its best ability. Learn about the nutrients you need to help defend your body this winter in Part 2 of this podcast from Jerry Hickey, Ph.
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InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.
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Today, we’re going to discuss the interaction between commonly prescribed high blood pressure treating medications and your immune system. This is a very important, critical discussion we need to have because we’re heading into the fall and winter.†
High blood pressure can be very dangerous. In fact, it can be more dangerous than the drugs used to treat them, so I am not against these drugs at all. However, they can deplete important nutrients that are needed for your immune system. This doesn’t translate to dropping the drug. What it does mean is that you have to replete the nutrients. Frequently, you’re not going to get enough from your food and this is especially true for older people, who are the people who tend to have high blood pressure.†
One of the immune system’s major jobs is to fight off infections. Infections become much more dangerous in people who have poorly functioning immune systems. There are a number of nutrients that are key to good immune system function, such as Vitamin D. You need Vitamin D to create immune cells and to help protect us from infection and our own immune system. Vitamin C is also important for the immune system.†
Then there’s zinc, which is commonly depleted by high blood pressure medication. You need zinc to create immune cells and antibodies. Zinc also makes it hard for infections to attach to our tissues. Studies show that elderly people who are commonly low in zinc have a higher risk of infection, especially pneumonia.†
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The last nutrient is melatonin, which is known as the nighttime hormone. You need this to sleep deeply and to get a long enough sleep to feel rested and refreshed. Melatonin is also needed to build bone and adjust your nighttime blood pressure. It has been recently found that immune cells can release melatonin to help kill infectious organisms.†
Here’s a study from July of this year looking at how common blood pressure drugs leave your immune cells weak against bacteria. It’s from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In this study, the researchers looked at ACE inhibitors, which are very commonly prescribed drugs for high blood pressure and heart failure. Millions of people are prescribed ACE inhibitors. The problem with these drugs is that they can weaken the body’s ability to fight off infections. They also looked at ARBs.†
The researchers looked at ARBs versus ACE inhibitors in both people and mice. They found that giving ACE inhibitors to mice really affects the immune system. After giving these drugs to the mice, they tested their neutrophils to see if they could kill very serious bacteria like MRSA. The researchers found that the neutrophils were much weaker when the mice were on ACE inhibitors.†
In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. explains how prescription drugs for high blood pressure may impact the immune system. He shares research on this issue and also provides recommendations of nutrients that you may need to help fill any drug-induced nutrient depletions.†
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