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Beating Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Beating Winter Blues – Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is fairly prevalent in the winter months of the northerly latitudes around the world.  SAD is believed to be caused...

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Happiness and Health in Winter – Corporate Wellness

Achieving Happiness and Health in Winter The magnitude of health and happiness in the workplace directly relates to the level of productivity of the workers.  Canadian winter provides challenges when...

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Magnesium Part IV: Magnesium Therapy

Magnesium: The Underrated Mineral Part IV – Magnesium Therapy Some nutritional components have added benefits when taken in large doses.  There can be a considerable difference between a dose to...

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Magnesium Part III: Treating Magnesium Deficiency

Magnesium: The Underrated Mineral Part III – Treating Magnesium Deficiency A major difficulty in treating nutritional deficits stems from the fact that health consequences occur slowly over long...

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Magnesium Part II: Magnesium Deficiency

Magnesium: The Underrated Mineral Part II – Magnesium Deficiency The recommended daily intake (RDI) is a dose assigned to each nutritional component, specifying how much must be consumed in the diet...

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Magnesium Part I: Magnesium Pharmacology

Magnesium: The Underrated Mineral Part I – Magnesium Pharmacology Minerals are chemical elements that provide structure and regulate the internal environment in living organisms.  Despite making up...

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Hydration and Supplements for Athletes – Sports Nutrition Part IV

Sports Performance and Nutrition   Part IV – Hydration and Supplements for Athletes Part I – Energy Requirements  |  Part II – Nutritional Guidelines  |  Part III – Food Choices   Everybody knows that...

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Food Choices for Athletes – Sports Nutrition Part III

Sports Performance and Nutrition   Part III – Nutritional Timings and Food Choices for Athletes Part I – Energy Requirements  |  Part II – Nutritional Guidelines  |  Part IV – Hydration and Supplements...

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Nutrition Guidelines for Athletes – Sports Nutrition Part II

Sports Performance and Nutrition    Part II – Nutrition Guidelines for Athletes Part I – Energy Requirements  |  Part III – Food Choices  |  Part IV – Hydration and Supplements   An athlete’s capacity...

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Energy Requirements for Athletes – Sports Nutrition Part I

Sports Performance and Nutrition   Part I – Energy Requirements for Athletes Part II – Nutritional Guidelines  |  Part III – Food Choices  |  Part IV – Hydration and Supplements If you are serious...

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Beating Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder

For those suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the disdain towards winter goes […] The post Beating Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder appeared first on Optimum Integrative.

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Fish Oils Damage Heart Health? Not so Fast!

The latest hyperbolic (fear-mongering?) nutritional headlines  have hit newsstands across the country (1), sparking debate, […] The post Fish Oils Damage Heart Health? Not so Fast! appeared first on...

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Beating Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder

For those suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the disdain towards winter goes far beyond wet socks from slushy sidewalks.  Winter depression grips its victims on an annual basis from...

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Fish Oils Damage Heart Health? Not so Fast!

The latest hyperbolic (fear-mongering?) nutritional headlines  have hit newsstands across the country (1), sparking debate, and causing many to question their own health and nutritional status. [quote...

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Magnesium Part IV: Magnesium Therapy

Magnesium: The Underrated Mineral Magnesium Infographic - Optimum Integrative Part IV - Magnesium Therapy Some nutritional components have added benefits when taken in large doses.  There can be a...

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Magnesium Part III: Treating Magnesium Deficiency

Magnesium: The Underrated Mineral Magnesium Infographic - Optimum Integrative Part III - Treating Magnesium Deficiency A major difficulty in treating nutritional deficits stems from the fact that...

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Magnesium Part II: Magnesium Deficiency

Magnesium: The Underrated Mineral Magnesium Infographic - Optimum Integrative Part II - Magnesium Deficiency The recommended daily intake (RDI) is a dose assigned to each nutritional component,...

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Magnesium Part I: Magnesium Pharmacology

Magnesium: The Underrated Mineral Magnesium Infographic - Optimum Integrative Part I - Magnesium Pharmacology Minerals are chemical elements that provide structure and regulate the internal environment...

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Hydration and Supplements for Athletes – Sports Nutrition Part IV

Sports Performance and Nutrition   Part IV - Hydration and Supplements for Athletes Part I - Energy Requirements  |  Part II - Nutritional Guidelines  |  Part III - Food Choices  Everybody knows that...

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Food Choices for Athletes – Sports Nutrition Part III

Sports Performance and Nutrition   Part III - Nutritional Timings and Food Choices for Athletes Part I - Energy Requirements  |  Part II - Nutritional Guidelines  |  Part IV - Hydration and Supplements...

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