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    Kelly Parcell

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Bisphosphonates are used in the treatment of low calcium states, such as Osteopenia/osteoporosis. Bisphosponates such as Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel are examples of this class of drugs. Years ago studies began to show that these drugs actually caused bisphosphonate osteonecrosis of the jaw. Osteonecrosis is a fancy word for cellular death of bone tissue. Studies have shown that this happens because these medications so commonly prescribed for women ...
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    Kelly Parcell

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Today is day 1 of the 4 week Dietbet program! Many times today I heard a voice in my head say, "Its only day 1, a few crackers is not going to make a difference", or another voice saying, "Its only the first day, I dont have to exercise today, I will start tomorrow." These messages are so defeating! I had to coach myself away from the crackers with peanutbutter and then make myself go for a run this morning. It was going to be so easy to just sit...
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    Steve Parcell

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Naturopathy: Underground medicine no more By Steve Parcell POSTED:   08/10/2013 01:00:00 AM MDT In June our governor signed HB 13-1111 concerning the regulation of naturopathic doctors, allowing them to run tests, diagnose and treat patients legally. The Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CoAND) had been working towards regulation of naturopathic doctors since submitting its first sunrise application in 1992. These regulation...
Children of diabetic mothers at greater risk of overweight as young adults. In 2012 a study was published in a peer review journal (Matern Child Health J. 2012 Jan;16(1):125-32. doi: 10.1007/s10995-011-0756-2) which showed that maternal gestational diabetes status is associated with offspring overweight status during childhood. A similar study in 2011 by researchers in Colorado, showed that Exposure to maternal diabetes in utero accelerates ...
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    NatureMed Oncology

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    Integrative Cancer Support

This is a question asked by several patients on a daily basis. The questions are in various forms: "Is soy okay to eat if I have a family history of breast cancer?" "Should I avoid soy if I previously had breast cancer?" "Does soy cause breast cancer?" This has been a topic of much debate for the past several years. Luckily, new research is providing clarity. Recent studies actually indicate that soy foods actually decrease th...