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Let me ask you, how are you dealing with stress? In a scale of one to 10, how do you rate your stress level? If you score high, then I urge you to read further and find out why you should be concerned. Most of us believe that stress only affects us emotionally. But [...] The post 3 Reasons to Take a Stress Test appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

Don’t you just love the holiday season? Stores are playing my favorite Christmas carols, the streets are filled with lights, and there’s a sense of excitement that you can feel in the air. This is also the season of parties when we forget about our diets and simply indulge. Yes, it’s alright to eat, [...] The post Detox For The New Year appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

The latest study could change how to pack your kid’s lunchbox (and yours too). For decades (and decades) most scientist, dieticians, and even the general populations knew what culprit was causing all our major health issues. It was cholesterol and fat. Cholesterol and fat were causing our heart disease, high blood pressure, some cancers, [...] The post Wait, what? Cholesterol Debate Continues. appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

As a retail pharmacist, there is a trend that becomes obvious about 2 weeks after a new school year begins, kids are sick. The most common "back to school" related illness are strep, colds, and the stomach flu. I don’t know what kind of statistics there are to back this observation up, but I [...] The post 3 Ways to Keep Your Kids Healthy at School appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

Well, it’s sad to say, but it feels like summer is half over. If you haven’t gone on a summer vacation yet, chances are you are planning one before the kids go back to school. I may be crazy, but I get super paranoid starting 7-10 days before vacation. If someone sneezes, coughs, or [...] The post 5 Steps to a Healthy Summer Vacation appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

...Because You Have To Ok, so last week we talked about  (cue The Imperial March) “The Death Party” stripping a large portion of the population from their insurance.  Ok, so, not sure if that is going to go down or not, but ultimately, we are living in an unstable time, and we have to be [...] The post Staying Healthy appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

Why it may be more important to stay healthy now than ever before So, Hillary Clinton is calling the Republicans “the death party” if they are able to pass their current health-care measure (which is, admittedly, pretty unlikely, but in today’s political setting the unlikely is more possible than we think). That term seems pretty [...] The post Health Care and The Death Party appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

Which protein shake is right for you? Meal replacement shakes are becoming (and have been for a while) a pretty hot topic amongst the health-minded community. And, as with most hot topics, there have been many many many companies trying to cash in on the trend. The next question is which of these companies are [...] The post Meal Replacement Shakes appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

So many of us try to do the right thing every day to support our kid's health. We get up, make a healthy breakfast, take a shower, and take our vitamins for the day. We want to live long, healthy, active lives and this is a good way to help that happen. What about our [...] The post Give Your Kids A Healthy Jumpstart appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

Top 3 Ways to promote a lifetime of healthy, restful sleep. Sleep Hygiene – We referenced this is our earlier sleep blog  about ways to help you get to sleep tonight, but let’s go a little more in-depth: Keep a routine (within 20 minutes) every day Minimal daytime naps This is one that surprised me, [...] The post Long Term Sleep Solutions appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

As we discussed in our last blog about sleep deprivation, several studies have shown that regularly sleeping 5 hours or less at night increased mortality risk from all causes by about 15%. A better night's sleep is key to staying healthy. Follow these tips to get a better night's sleep. No, nada, zip glowing screens [...] The post Top 4 ways to get a better night’s sleep….TONIGHT! appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

I think sleep is the most under-rated portion of the anti-aging world. Sometimes we get so caught up with taking supplements, working out and eating correctly, that we forget about sleep. I tell my patients to think about sleep like the rebooting of a computer. When we get a good nights’ sleep, our brain literally [...] The post Will A Lack Of Sleep Shorten Your Life? appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

Energy. Where does it come from? What role does it play in the human body? Let me tell you, it has everything to do with the human body. The crazy thing about the energy producers in the human body is that they are not even human! The best that we know is the energy producers, [...] The post Do You Have Low Energy? appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

I was thinking about all of the positive impacts that treating people with natural remedies has had in my practice, I believe that treating the gut has had the largest. Let me tell you, most diseases are inflammatory in origin and the gut is the first point of impact for pro-inflammatory agents. When a patient [...] The post Glutashield and Leaky Gut appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

If you are over 40 should you be on a Cholesterol medication? In my experience in pharmacy, I have seen a trend over the last 30 years. Most people over the age of 40 are either being told to start a statin drug (i.e. Lipitor, Crestor, simvastatin, etc.), are already on a statin and are [...] The post What Cholesterol Management Plan Is Right For You appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

Each year, more than 4 billion pounds of toxic chemicals are released into the environment; these toxic chemicals can accumulate in your body and affect overall health. Long-term exposure to even small amounts of these substances has been linked to a number of unwelcome health effects. Under normal circumstances, your body is able to rid [...] The post Detoxification with Dr. Kent Lambrecht appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

This is just a quick shout out to everyone that has supported my website and family over the last year. My hope is that you are feeling stronger and better than ever with your dietary changes. As a way to say thank you, I've put together a base package that everyone can benefit from taking. I hope [...] The post Thank You to Everyone that Supported our Website and Merry Christmas! appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

Top 10 Ways to avoid the “Holiday 15” 1.) Eat at least 2 healthy meals per day One bad meal does not have to derail the whole day!  It would be nice to eat healthy meals all day long, but if you have waffles and sausage for breakfast (not that there is [...] The post Holiday Dietary Tips appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

Are you anticipating elevated levels of stress during the holidays? It seems that stress can reach it's peak for most people in the last two months of the year. This year I'm going to share with you a few tips to help you cope with holiday stress. Also, it should go without [...] The post Reduce Holiday Stress appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

https://youtu.be/BaE5VnY3Zmo You know you can’t judge a book by its cover, rather you need to read what’s inside to honestly judge. You also can’t judge your health by just looking in the mirror. Periodically, you need to monitor what’s happening inside. If you’re healthy, get your blood sugar levels (and other metabolic markers) checked [...] The post The Dangers of Elevated Blood Sugar appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

https://youtu.be/ZlBCdX89g1A Having a shake instead of a full meal can provide the necessary calories and nutrients to work toward a healthier diet, but there’s no guarantee that it will make a positive difference. Please note: Not all shakes are nutritionally equal, so it’s important to spend some time examining nutrition facts and ingredient labels [...] The post Which Shake Is Right For Me? appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

https://youtu.be/0VLGkBPjElM CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE Many of us engage in sports and activities that have a possibility of causing a head injury. As we get older we tend to take less risks and are more careful in the sports that we play. But what about our kids? Statistics show that our youth are [...] The post Supplements & Vitamins that Help Prevent Concussions  appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

https://youtu.be/d5Tl0lKjU4c Which Kids Need Vitamin Supplements? Given the reality of time-crunched parents, those well-rounded, home-cooked meals aren't always possible. That's why pediatricians may recommend a daily multivitamin or mineral supplement for: Kids who aren't eating regular, well-balanced meals made from fresh, whole foods Finicky eaters who simply aren't eating enough Kids with chronic medical [...] The post Vitamins and Minerals for Kids appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

https://youtu.be/7a-wt2incQc School Bathrooms, pencil sharpeners and monkey bars. No matter how many disinfecting Wipes teachers use to help combat cold bugs, schools are a virtual minefield of germs. With students in close quarters all day, this creates the perfect environment for germs to settle in and spread. No parent likes to see their child [...] The post Preemptive Probiotics for Back to School appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

https://youtu.be/pITOixvWEB8 Summer time is a great time to be in the mountains! Average highs are in the 70’s and 80’s. Hiking, biking, fishing and camping are at our doorsteps. The problem that a lot of people face at altitude, as well as most places during the summer, is exacerbation's of skin problems. Take a look at the [...] The post Top 3 Excema/Psoriasis Clearing Tips appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

Cardio Health Video Hello, How is everyone doing today? I'm doing well and I've just returned from California where I attended a conference on Cardiovascular health. I am going to spend some time with you in my next few video blogs to talk with you about cardio health and three things we all can do [...] The post Cardiovascular Health: 3 Easy Things You Can Do to take care of your HEART appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

This week I want to talk about the overall quality of the supplements out in the market place. As a consumer, we have so many supplement manufacturers and distribution channels to choose from. How are we to know what are and are not reputable supplements? Are we really getting what the label says and what we [...] The post Warning: Be careful where you buy your online supplements! appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

It's winter time and there a pretty good chance you are not getting the amount of sun exposure that you were getting during the warmer months. Because we don't get as much exposure to the sun in the winter and our body needs sunlight to produce vitamin D, we may be vitamin D deficient. [...] The post Winter Time Vitamin D Deficiency appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.

This week’s blog I want to talk about concussions, specifically what we can do as parents of active children. There have been some recent studies done that would indicate that there are some preventative measures we can take as parents to help our kids, in the event they suffer a concussion. I have put links [...] The post Sports Concussions: What we need to know as parents. appeared first on The Supplement Boutique.