Marci Farmacy Blog & Recipes
Food Allergy vs Food Intolerance in Children
TRUE food allergies in children, toddler to preschool age is only between 2-8%1(pg 315) True Food Allergy: Involves anaphylaxis reaction with an immune response, which includes a sudden onset of symptoms that range from mild to severe with reduced ability to breathe, severe hives or rash, possible coma, and even…
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Alternative therapies to Navigate PMS Symptoms
The ideal approach to PMS symptoms is a holistic one that addresses all its underlying causes: diet, nutrition, lifestyle, and emotions. In the process improving overall health and wellness. Why is diet so important for menstrual symptoms? Estrogen levels require stricter regulation compared to other hormones in your body to…
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The Mediterranean Diet can Reduce the Risk of Chronic Disease
Diet can contribute to the incidence and course of disease especially in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and even certain cancers.1(pg 488) There is substantial research that a Mediterranean diet can reduce cardiovascular risk along with a healthy lifestyle with physical activity.1(pg 488) Sample Mediterranean Diet…
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Natural Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations to Lower Cholesterol
Contributing factors to dyslipidemia or elevated cholesterol serum levels1 Genetics(Lp(a)) Medications (anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, estrogen, corticosteroids, diuretics)2 Diabetes Lifestyle factors including diet, obesity, smoking, lack of physical activity Additional Testing1,3 Triglycerides HDL Lp(a) – genetic LDL particle size (either Apo B – small, dense; Apo A – large, fluffy) – there…
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How to use these healthy oils in your favorite dishes
I have been asked what the healthiest oils are to use in cooking and preparing foods. Below I have listed what I consider to be the healthiest oils and some of my favorite pantry staples. Just as important in selecting the healthiest oils, is to know how to use them…
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Hydrogen water vs Alkaline water; Are these better options than regular old filtered water?
I have recently been asked if these alternative forms of water are better for you than regular filtered drinking water. After doing some research to first determine the differences between hydrogen water and alkaline water, I then considered whether these variations on water have additional health benefits. This is what…
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Lemon Tahini Dressing
I don’t know about you but I don’t use bottled salad dressing anymore. It has too many calories, added ingredients, such as added sugar, preservatives, and other ‘natural’ flavors that are anything but healthy. It’s a sure fire way to ruin a perfectly healthy salad. I usually will just use…
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How hormones affect your energy and weight
Are willpower and self-control the real solution to low energy and high weight? Maybe not. It might actually be your (powerful) hormones. And we’re not just talking about sex hormones here; we’re talking about the hormones that directly affect your blood sugar, metabolism, and appetite. Things that…
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How to Eat Healthy While Traveling
Traveling soon? Perhaps a long-awaited vacation? Business trip? Something completely different? No matter where you’re going, you’re probably going to appreciate some quick and easy healthy food ideas. These can help you stay on track and help you bring, and find real food. While these tips can all be used…
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Simple Ways to Plan and Prepare Meals Even When You’re Busy
You want to eat healthier, but you’re super-busy. You eat out several times a week because that’s what you must do. That’s what works for you and your family (when it comes to time and convenience). But you probably realize this isn’t working well when it comes to…
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