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Digestion Health Service Launched!

by Leisa on June 16, 2008

I am very happy to announce that I have a new testing service available! With my drive to put health knowledge back in the hands of each and every person, I have launched a new site that can help anyone that is suffering from a digestive problem find the answers they need to get well. In the past
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Fraudulent Study Discredits Herbal Remedy

by Leisa on June 13, 2008

Oh this is so typical – why am I not surprised?? Dr. Joseph Biederman, a psychiatrist who seems to have secretly taken $1.6 million dollars in funding from drug companies whilst conducting experiments with psychotropic drugs on children, has been involved in a study to discredit the herb St. John’s Wort. St. John’s is a beautiful
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My Blog Has Moved!

by Leisa on June 11, 2008

If you hadn’t noticed yet – my blog has moved! It has a new name that you might want to bookmark so that you’re not being redirected every time.  The new name is www.EmbracingHealthBlog.com and this change is to streamline my business under my company banner, Embracing Health, as I am about to launch some
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Cell Phones and Popcorn!

by Leisa on June 8, 2008

This is just crazy! Have a look at these amazing videos and you will never again have to wonder about whether there is any dangers with using mobile phones 🙂 http://freepage.twoday.net:80/stories/4969270/ Leisa

Breast Cancer and HRT

by Leisa on June 5, 2008

In the news this week, an Australian study has shown that there has been a significant drop in breast cancer rates that can be attributed directly to women stopping HRT therapy after warnings of a link came out a few years ago. It is estimated that there was a 40% drop in usage at that time, and
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Organic IS Better!

by Leisa on June 3, 2008

If anyone nutritionally minded has ever had an argument with someone over whether organic produce is healthier than conventional supermarket fruit and veggies – then all you need to do is stop arguing and just send them to this site: http://www.ota.com/organic/benefits/nutrition.html The website states “Growing crops in healthy soils results in food products that offer healthy nutrients.
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A Stroke of Insight

by Leisa on May 31, 2008

This video is almost 20 minutes long, but it is an amazing speech and worth putting aside the time to watch. Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for – she had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions — motion, speech, self-awareness –- shut down one by one. 
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Weighing In on Weight Loss Pt 2

by Leisa on May 29, 2008

Many people do overeat and eat the wrong types of food – but in clinic I have found that in most cases it is the body sending a message and crying out for help. Weight gain due to overeating might mean that the person could be nutrient deficient or fatty acid deficient, low in energy
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Weighing In on Weight Loss Pt 1

by Leisa on May 28, 2008

Whenever we discuss health and fitness, the subject of weight loss or achieving our ideal weight is always going to be a part of the conversation. Weight is such a huge issue (no pun intended) that we have industries making billions of dollars out of people’s desperation to attain a thin physique.  Often the health
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Hot Flushes- Are you Suffering?

by Leisa on May 25, 2008

Hot flushes and night sweats – are you suffering? Watch this video and you will learn about a simple test you can take at home which will point you to a possible cause.
www.SalivaHormoneReport.com