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Recently, there has been a lot of chatter about what Fulvic Acid can do for you. Many people swear by its ability to improve cognitive function, which in turn decreases the chances of dementia. Before diving into the incredible benefits of Fulvic Acid, let’s find out what Fulvic Acid is . Fulvic Acid is described as being a “humic substance.” Meaning, it is an important component of organic matter. Because Fulvic Acid is a component of soil, it is released when organic matter decomposes. When this occurs, millions of healthy microbes are released, thus giving birth to all the amazing benefits of this powerhouse supplement . Fulvic Acid contains: -Minerals -Hormones -Vitamins -Fatty acids -Flavonoids -Ketones Benefits of Fulvic Acid Digestion Fulvic Acid carries components that can aid in healthy digestion of foods. In fact, the components can help your body absorb nutrients. If you are someone who has issues with absorbing nutrients (example, if you h...

Photo Credit: galleryhip Bone loss diseases such as osteopenia and osteoporosis are a scary reality for women as we age. They say that the peak bone density for a female is age 30. After that, bone density slowly decreases. While most women my age don't have to worry too much about bone density disorders just yet, it is a reality in my life. In June, I was diagnosed with osteopenia in my lumbar spine. After I received my diagnosis, the doctor stated that I need to increase my calcium intake. Not only did I begin taking calcium supplements, I began researching foods that are rich in calcium. During my research, I found a ton of vegetables that have a good amount of calcium in them. The following are the top 10 vegetables that are high in calcium (and are now a staple in my diet) 10. Bok Choy Bok Choy contains 105mg of calcium. That equates to 11% of our daily value. 9. Beet Greens Beet greens contain 117mg of calcium. That equates to 12% of our daily value. 8. Broc...

Photo Credit: ethicanagorg The last several years of my life have been pretty crazy. In 2011, I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. In 2012, I tested positive for Ulcerative Colitis. In 2013, I severely injure my back. In 2014, I have surgery to fix the problem (which fails). In 2015, I hit a serious rock bottom (which I have publicly documented in order to raise awareness and help others in similar situations), and I begin treatment for Crohn's Disease. During the time between 2013 and present day, I've endured moderate to severe pain. Every single day. Sometimes I can walk, sometimes I cannot. This brings us to what this post is really all about: Osteopenia. On Thursday, I got a call from my doctor and she told me that my bone density scan revealed Osteopenia in my lumbar spine (the entire lumbar spine L1-L5). She told me everything that I need to do, which includes adding another medication to my cocktail of medications that I take each day. What is Osteopenia? When ...