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The Power of Zinc in Your Diet

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

The mineral zinc is important for cell growth, a healthy immune system, normal growth development in children and resistance to infection, as well as many other benefits for the body. But men, women and children differ in their needs for zinc and taking too much zinc can have diverse effects...

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Vitamin B12: Critical Dietary Component

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

In order for B12 ...also called cobalamin because it contains the element cobalt... to function properly, a person needs adequate supplies of vitamin B6 (niacin), folic acid, and iron. A deficiency in any of those substances can lead to the symptoms of B12 deficiency...

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The Gift of Health – It's the Holiday Season!

by Nathan Zassman

Some of the key elements that form our complete approach to health and wellness include diet, nutrition, cooking, full spectrum lighting, seating, fitness, energizing footwear, water and air quality, cleanliness, adequate sleep, optimal thinking, and stress control...

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Natural Pet Health and Nutrition

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

One of the most important things to watch out for is the addition of artificial dyes, additives, and preservatives. Consumption of large quantities of these ingredients has been linked to health problems in animals. Most commercial pet foods are based on grain, but grain-based diets are typically not the best for dogs and cats...

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Cooking Oils – How to Choose the Healthiest Oils

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

If you’re concerned about choosing the healthiest cooking oils for your kitchen, these are four you’ll definitely want to consider....Olive oil is a tasty oil that’s rich in heart healthy, monounsaturated fats....Almond oil..is another...Walnut oil...has a faint nutty flavor and is a rich source of omega 3’s...[as is]...Flaxseed oil...

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Aviva Health Water – Drink Your Way to Health

by Nathan Zassman

Aviva Health Water provides a wide variety of health promoting nutrients, including soluble fibre and probiotics.... [It] can improve health and wellness, normalize intestinal, digestive, kidney, urinary and bladder function, control or eliminate candida, increase energy, improve sleep, reduce stress, assist in cleansing...while keeping you well hydrated...

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The Dangers of Energy Drinks

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

...some people appear to be exquisitely sensitive to its effects which could trigger problems ranging from heart irregularities to psychiatric symptoms. There's also the risk of caffeine intoxication which occurs when the body is exposed to caffeine levels above 300 mg...[and] can result in massive overstimulation of the nervous system and, in some cases, even death...

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Interesterified Oils – Are They the New Trans Fat?

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Food manufacturers are now using these chemically modified oils to replace the partially hydrogenated oils ...[enabling] food products to have a longer shelf life and increased stability when exposed to heat. Unfortunately, the health effects of interesterified oils are no better and may actually be worse than the trans fats they replaced...

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Almonds: The Health Benefits

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Almonds have the ability to: lower blood cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of heart disease, and are nutrient-rich in both calcium and Vitamin C. Almonds have a high caloric content, but since they are so filled with nutrients, they make and excellent and healthful snack...

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How Much Does Your Doctor Know About Nutrition?

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Unfortunately, the curriculum taught at most medical schools only superficially touches upon this fundamentally important topic. This means that doctors are taking on the role of health care providers without a firm grasp of the role nutrition plays in causing, preventing, and treating diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes...

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Reverse it all with Resveratrol?

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Resveratrol is produced by plants and helps to protect them from environmental stresses. Red wine actually has high levels of resveratrol, a large percentage of this comes from the grape skin. ...For years, researchers have stated that red wine can help increase individuals health and possibly their life spans. Resveratrol could be the key to those beneficial results...

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Is Your Perfume Toxic?

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Dr. Kristie Leong Ah, it smells so sweet, but the reality is that fragrant perfume you sprayed on this morning may have a more sinister side. Unfo...

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Nutritional Therapy for Fibromyalgia – a step in the right direction.

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Whether you're newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia or have suffered with it for a long time, nutritional therapy can help with the pain and exhaustion you feel. It may also help you decrease the amount of prescription medications you're currently taking...

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Tracing the Roots of Alternative Medicine

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Alternative medicine has withstood the test of time. Despite the availability of modern drugs and pain killers, millions of people around the world still seek alternative medical treatments which include herbal teas, therapy, massage, herbal cures and a host of other methods...

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Seven Steps to Health – 7 healthy lifestyle recommendations.

by Nathan Zassman

Seven Steps to Health Nathan Zassman Many clients and health seeking customers visit Aviva looking for a “miracle” supplement that will provide miraculous relief for their health problems. At Aviva, we believe that the body has the innate ability to heal. This natural healing process can be enhanced and “accelerated” if the necessary nutrients required …

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Turmeric – The Health Benefits

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Several animal studies as well as short term human studies have shown that turmeric can lower serum cholesterol levels. It's suggested that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, may send a message to the liver to increase its receptors for clearing cholesterol from the bloodstream...

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Go Natural! Healthy Alternatives to Artificial Sweeteners

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Substituting natural sweeteners for artificial or highly refined sweeteners is much easier than most people believe. Learning to read and understand nutritional labels, and making healthy food choices will contribute greatly to reducing your intake.... Plus, many natural sweeteners can actually improve the taste and texture of your favourite foods...

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Using Shower Filters to Reduce Chlorine Exposure and Improve Health

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Nearly half of all chlorine exposure occurs during a typical, ten-minute shower. Chlorine absorption and inhalation can result in heart disease, cancer of the bladder and breast, asthma, bronchitis, irritation of the mucous membranes, and various skin disorders...

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The Health Benefits of Milling Your Own Grains

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

In addition to the nutritional benefits of milling your own grains, it is cheaper to buy whole grains than to purchase flour that has been already milled. Milling also allows you to add a greater variety of grains to your family's diet, and works well with barley, millet, corn, rice, rye, buckwheat, sesame, and spelt...

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Vitamin Water – Is It Really Good for Your Health?

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

It would be natural to assume that a product fortified with vitamins would be healthier than regular water or a soft drink. Although it does appear that these products do have the vitamin content they advertise, there's some question as to whether the added vitamins remain stable after the bottles rest on the shelves for long periods of time...

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Four Natural Cures for Headache

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Surprisingly, massaging the feet can often be just as effective as massaging the head and neck. To apply acupressure to the feet, use your fingers to massage the feet at the base of the toes. To make the massage even more effective, begin with a warm, soothing, herbal footbath...

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Broccoli: The Amazing Health Benefits

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Another important cancer fighting chemical which accounts for the health benefits of broccoli is indole-3-carbinol. This important biochemical has been shown in animals to alter levels of estrogen in such a way as to potentially reduce the risk of breast cancer. [Its] power ...to prevent and slow down growth of breast cancer cells has been demonstrated in numerous studies...

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Potassium and Its Benefits

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Individuals with extremely low potassium levels may develop what is known as hypokalemia. Symptoms...include fatigue or extreme tiredness. The intestinal function may also be affected leading to constipation, bloating, and even abdominal cramping or pain. Extremely advanced cases...can lead to life threatening events, such as heart arrhythmias...

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Grow and Juice Wheatgrass Yourself

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Wheatgrass can be grown in any shallow tray, such as those sold at gardening centers for starting seedlings. Line the trays with peat moss, then fill each tray with an inch of good potting soil. Moisten the soil just enough so that it becomes a friendly environment...

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The Benefits of L-Arginine

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Jason Earls L-arginine is an amino acid classified as "semi-essential," which means the body can make adequate amounts for proper health from the k...

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Secrets of Ayurvedic Medicine

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Much of the Ayurvedic method relies on prevention of illness. This means building the immune system's strength through diet, exercise, herbal supplements and even managing stress levels. Ayurvedic methods do address many ailments; however, and employ strategies to manage such maladies with great success...

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The Healing Genius of Ginger

by Aviva Natural Health Solutions

Considered more effective than garlic or onions in the reduction of blood clots, ginger has great ability to discourage the formation of these dangerous clots... [which] can lead to heart attack or stroke. Ginger's positive effect on circulation can help the body dislodge phlegm associated with the common cold and ease coughs...

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