Magnesium – A Mineral We Can’t Do Without

Magnesium – A Mineral We Can’t Do Without

Magnesium is a mineral that’s been getting a lot more attention in recent years. If you subscribe to any health newsletters you may have seen an article or two about it. But if not, the idea that we should wonder if we’re getting enough of it may be completely new to you. I know it was to me, until several months ago. At that time I began to see more

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Collagen Supplements — the Good, the Bad, and the In-Between

Collagen Supplements — the Good, the Bad, and the In-Between

Somehow I missed the collagen boat. Collagen supplements have become more and more popular over recent years, but it’s only the last couple of months that I’ve had questions about them from readers. They’re marketed to do everything from keeping skin looking younger to relieving the pain of osteoarthritis, and lots in between. What is collagen? What are its health benefits? Should we all be taking collagen supplements? Well, let’s

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Turmeric — A Popular Supplement, but is it Useful?

Turmeric — A Popular Supplement, but is it Useful?

Turmeric is widely available as a dietary supplement. It seems to be getting more and more popular, and lots of my patients either take it or wonder if they should. The most common reason people use turmeric is pain from osteoarthritis, so that’ll be the focus of this post. We’ll explore the pros and cons of turmeric to help you decide if it’s right for you. But first, some background.

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Supplements for Memory Support — Focus on Prevagen

Supplements for Memory Support — Focus on Prevagen

Where did I put my keys? Did I remember to lock the front door? Why did I come into this room? I’m guessing everyone reading this can relate to at least one of those questions. No matter how old we are, we forget things sometimes. And it’s true that as we age we may notice changes in our ability to recall or process information. Are these memory lapses normal or

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