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Intravenous Therapy For Nutrition and Hydration

Most of us have heard before that you are what you eat. In some cases, people aren't able to eat foods in adequate amounts or even at all due to injury or disease. For instance, damage caused to the intestinal tract via Celiac's, Crohn's or ulcerative colitis can severely impair the gut's ability to absorb nutrients. Major burns, acute kidney injuries, or even those who have a chronic alcohol use disorder can benefit from IV therapy. How do you know you have enough nutrients? Our food is not what it used to be. With the onslaught of toxic chemicals, GMO's, and depleted [...]

Intravenous Therapy For Nutrition and HydrationWendy Wells2024-01-02T21:12:10+00:00

How do I support my immune system?

The immune system for most of us works well when we support with what it needs and eliminate the things that hinder it's function. There are several types of immune cells, some that fight viruses, some that fight bacteria and some that clean up the body of old dead cells. Each immune cell is filled with certain nutrients. If we support our body with these nutrients, our cells can function more optimally. The cleaner our diet is of processed foods and chemicals, the healthier all our cells will be. Last but not least, our microbiome is a very important [...]

How do I support my immune system?Wendy Wells2024-01-02T21:12:15+00:00

Anti-Herpes Diet

The key is to optimize the Lysine to Arginine ratio. These are two amino acids found in foods. High arginine foods will increase your risk of getting herpes sores while high lysine foods will decrease your risk. Foods to eat Fish - poached, baked or broiledCalves liver - occasionallyEggs - poached, soft boiled, not friedBrewers Yeast - 1 tbsp dailyYogurt - 1 cupful dailySkin Milk or Cottage Cheese, lowfatPlenty of fresh fruits and vegetables (except Brussel sprouts) Foods to avoid Nuts - almonds, cashews, peanutsBrussel sproutsChocolateGelatinCookies, cakes, ice creamFatty meats and fried foodsRefined carbohydratesSugar

Anti-Herpes DietWendy Wells2021-08-14T19:00:00+00:00

COVID-19 Part2: World crisis

World Crisis is Upon Us During this time of great stress, we are here for your health and well-being. There is much discussion and interest in natural medicines used for prevention or treatment of COVID-19, unfortunately none have been validated by human trials with COVID-19. The best we can do is support the immune system, […]

COVID-19 Part2: World crisisWendy Wells2020-04-15T22:31:21+00:00

COVID-19 For The Well-Being of All

Be Active in Prevention Keep social distancing, minimize time in public places Avoid touching your face Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water Cover cough with elbow or tissue, wear a mask in public Use Neti Pot to rinse nasal passages Gargle with Listerine Shower when you come home from indoor public places Remember Most people are NOT symptomatic until day 5 of infection Symptoms begin for most with dry cough, fatigue, fever Testing is available and an order can be called in for you have symptoms General Health Stay hydrated, drink 1/2 your body weight [...]

COVID-19 For The Well-Being of AllWendy Wells2020-04-14T18:30:28+00:00

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