Mahalia Freed ND

Getting through cold and flu season, naturally

Thursday, August 26th, 2010 | Events

Never fear cold & ‘flu season again!

Join Drs Angela Warburton, TCM and Mahalia Freed, ND to learn how to increase your immunity and maintain high energy to coast through cold and ‘flu season unscathed. Workplaces may be a prime environment for the spread of colds and ‘flus, but by utilizing simple strategies when you feel something coming on, you can beat the bugs. Apply dietary, lifestyle and supplement tips to decrease duration and severity of symptoms and prevent illnesses for you and your loved ones. Stay healthy all season long with natural medicine on your side.

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Tags: immune system

Introduction to Probiotics

Sunday, October 25th, 2009 | Articles

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Probiotics for health

Literally translated, probiotic means “for life”. Commonly, the term refers to a vast array of beneficial bacteria and certain yeasts available as supplements. Indeed, having a vital and well- balanced population of microorganisms in our digestive tracts is essential. Resident bacteria in the colon synthesize nutrients including vitamin K, essential for blood clotting. Beneficial bacteria and yeast also aid in digestion and proper elimination, enhance immune function, optimize hormone metabolism, support detoxification, create food for the cells lining the digestive tract, and compete with potentially harmful species for space, thus protecting us from infections.

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Tags: candida, digestive health, immune system