Vitamin D in Dark Skin Tones
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Vitamin D in Dark Skin Tones

The general rule for Vitamin D supplementation in the PNW is the more pigmented the skin tone, the higher the dose for supplementation needed. With darker skin tones it is less likely that the little bit of sun that does get through our hazy days, in the fall and winter, will actually effect our Vitamin D levels. 

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Herb Me One More Time
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Herb Me One More Time

The guide to balancing your hormones with herbs.

Do you have irregular periods, heavy periods, or pre-menstrual migraines? There is one herb that could help to regulate your hormones. Find out and how and why this herb might help.

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Your ORAC Score List for Enjoying Optimal Health Foods
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Your ORAC Score List for Enjoying Optimal Health Foods

What is an ORAC Score and Top “Superfoods” and Herbs to Stock up on. ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. This term and scoring method was developed by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institute of Health (NIH). The data is based on the antioxidant capacity of food in vitro (test tube). 

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Dr. Mona’s Authentic Tabouli
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Dr. Mona’s Authentic Tabouli

Dr. Monas Authentic Tabouli recipe. Tabouli is a family classic in my house, straight from my Mediterranean roots, and with summer in full swing, this antioxidant-packed salad can be especially delicious on a hot day.  Traditional tabouli is all curly parsley and a bit of bulgur, the opposite of what you often get at the deli, which is usually all bulgur with a sprinkle of curly parsley.  I sometimes substitute green curly kale if I want to make a big batch since that will last longer, and not get as soggy as parsley after a day or two.  

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