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Nutrition: The Key to Preventing and Curing Chronic Diseases

My column usually discusses integrative approaches to various diseases but I want this month to take a serious look at the most common issue causing our chronic and sometimes acute illnesses. This is our diet. This includes what we are taking in as well as what we are not taking in.  Did you know we could prevent 40% of cancers with diet alone?  Imagine if we had a drug that could do that – everyone would be taking it!

Take a minute to look in your pantry or refrigerator.  Are there sodas?  Artificially sweetened beverages? Fried food?  What about greens?  […]

By |October 19th, 2012|News, Nutritional News|0 Comments
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Oxidative Stress: The Roots of Poor Health and Early Aging

by Marie Steinmetz, MD, DABFM

The Roots of Poor Health and Early Aging

This is the first in a series of articles on the root problems of most of our chronic illness – diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic fatigue, Parkinson’s disease and early aging.  Over the next few months, I will share with you how oxidative stress, inflammation, hormone imbalance, and toxins cause chronic illness and what you can do to prevent early aging and chronic illness.

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By |January 25th, 2012|News|0 Comments
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The Hormone Connection

Do you suffer from night sweats? Is stress keeping you from getting a restful night’s sleep? We are here to help with the latest, cutting-edge information on the critical role hormones play in our lives. (more…)

By |July 15th, 2011|News|Comments Off
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Tired of Fighting Fatigue?

By Dr. Marie Steinmetz

Alexandria Times, February 10, 2011

If you’re one of the millions of people who often feels tired, don’t assume you just have to endure. Fatigue has many different causes and in many cases can be treated with a variety of therapies, including herbal remedies, adjustments to diet or other simple changes.

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By |May 12th, 2011|News|0 Comments
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Keep Germs at Bay This Winter

By Dr. Marie Steinmetz

Winter is upon us again, and with it comes cold and flu season. Cold temperatures don’t cause colds, but they can make us more susceptible to infections.

You can greatly reduce your risk of catching a cold or, more seriously, the flu, with some simple prevention techniques.

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By |February 4th, 2011|News|0 Comments
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