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GERD Symptoms and Risk Factors
In this segment of a recent video interview, Dr. Julie Monica discusses GERD or esophageal reflux disease. What it is, the mechanisms in the body, how symptoms make you feel and what some of the risk factors are for the development of this and related illnesses. GERD flares Gerd stands for gastro esophageal reflux disease.…
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Reducetarian Lifestyle to Benefit Your Health and the Environment
What is a reducetarian lifestyle and why should you consider it? ‘Reducetarians’ are committed to eating less meat and dairy and fewer eggs. Work toward a reduction in meat and dairy consumption. What are the health benefits? How do you work this into your lifestyle? According to Brian Kateman, author of The Reducetarian Solution, the…
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Taking a Statin Drug to Lower Cholesterol? 3 Things You Should Be Doing
Are you on a statin – a cholesterol lowering drug? I see it often and it motivated me to make this video. There are a few things that would make that situation so much better and bring down cholesterol numbers naturally. Why do statin drugs get prescribed? You went to your practitioner, your your T…
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Salad! How to keep your salad low carb and keto friendly
Restaurant and takeout salads sometimes come with a lot more carbs than you want to eat. How do we avoid this from the salads we buy when we are out as well as the salads we make at home?
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How to warm up with healthy soup this winter
Let’s talk about soup. It’s winter time – soup is warm and delicious and can potentially be a packed powerhouse of nutrition. Soup is fantastic. It’s a hot, satisfying dish in a bowl that we can make at home. You can make a lot, several servings, and use your freezer to store it so you…
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Canned Protein Options for Quick and Healthy Meals
Hi, Dr. Monica here. I wanted to showcase some protein in in cans. Today, let’s talk about mussels and sardines. I can’t say enough about them. These two products are available in Trader Joe’s as well as other grocery stores, so I wanted to feature them. A lot of people who watch these videos have…
