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November 2019 Newsletter
Country Health Wire BETAINE Betaine HCL (Hydrochloride) is a naturally occurring amino acid compound also known as trimethylglycine or TMG. It is a nonessential nutrient found in numerous food sources. Betaine was originally discovered in beets,...
October 2019 Newsletter
Country Health Wire GALLBLADDER HEALTH Your gallbladder is a small organ that is part of the human biliary system, which is involved with the production, storage and transportation of bile. It is a small pouch that is attached to the liver, nestled within an...
September 2019 Newsletter
Country Health Wire Hormones Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers that affect the activity of another part of the body and are part of the endocrine system. Endocrine gland’s main function is to secrete hormones, which travel through the bloodstream to tissues...
August 2019 Newsletter
Country Health Wire Vitamin E+ Vitamin E is a vital nutrient for good health, and it’s found in a wide variety of foods and supplements. The best way to consume this vitamin is through a healthy diet. Vitamin E is a family of fat-soluble compounds. “It occurs...
July 2019 Newsletter
Country Health Wire GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the ring of muscle between the esophagus and stomach. In normal digestion, the LES opens to allow food to pass into the...
June 2019 Newsletter
Country Health Wire Allergies...ugh! Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance. These substances can be airborne such as pollen, animal dander, dust mites or mold; food related such as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish,...
May 2019 Newsletter
Country Health Wire Prostate Health The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut or golf ball, but its location guarantees problems if something goes wrong. Its located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It also wraps around the upper part of the...
April 2019 Newsletter
Country Health Wire DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) Did you know DHEA is a banned substance in college athletes by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). So, what is DHEA? It is a hormone! A steroid precursor found in plants...
March 2019 Newsletter
Country Health Wire Healthy Eyes “When you’re seeing well and have no irritation, it’s easy to forget about going to the eye doctor,” says Pamela Lowe, OD, FAAO. But preventing eye disease is so important. Often, if you wait until you notice a problem, it can...
February Newsletter 2019
Country Health Wire The month of February means Valentine’s Day and during this time of year we want to bring awareness to heart health. A Healthy Heart is a healthy YOU! So how do we ensure excellent cardiovascular health?! EXERCISE! Whether it is taking daily...