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Hydration and health

Hydration and health

We have known for a long time that a large percentage of the human body is made up of water.   Experts still argue on the exact amount, but it varies from 45% to 75% based on the individual’s age, gender, muscle mass, body fat percentage

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Food Spotlight: Grapefruit

Food Spotlight: Grapefruit

Grapefruit, Latin name Citrus paradisi, is a citrus fruit grown in many places around the world such as South Africa, Mexico, and around the United States, including California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida. It is grown year round, but peak season is December through April. Conventional

Raw steak in the shape of a heart seasoned with peppercorns and herbs on a wooden cutting board, celebrated by functional medicine enthusiasts in Boise.
Eating for iron (Fe)

Eating for iron (Fe)

“Food is medicine” is a saying for a reason. We already have to consume food every day to survive and thrive. Food provides energy to our cells in order for our body to function, but food can also maintain health and prevent disease when we

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The DOs & DON’Ts of Sleep

The DOs & DON’Ts of Sleep

We all know that feeling of not sleeping enough. The next day, we may be drowsy, fatigued, unable to concentrate, unable to remember things, have increased stress, increased irritability, increased muscle tension, or get sick easily. It’s important to get our sleep back on track

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Dehydration station

Dehydration station

There are many reasons we can become dehydrated Our human body is made up of 45-75% water depending on the individual. This is because age, gender, and muscle mass can vary the amount of water we carry. Water does so much for us on a

Is IV therapy in Meridian, ID safe?
Is IV therapy safe?

Is IV therapy safe?

IV therapy has proven to be safe and effective when administered appropriately. This means practitioners have to use screening guidelines to ensure patient safety. IV therapy infusions have been a part of medicine for a century as a rehydration mechanism and as a drug delivery