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Lycopene & Colorectal Cancer
By: Dr. Sydney Sharaf Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers in the United States. A number of different factors contribute to increasing your risk of developing CRC including environmental…
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Lung Protective Effects of Essential Oils
With the recent forest fires in nearby Flagstaff, AZ, I am reminded of the many benefits of essential oil steam inhalations in managing forest fire smoke exposure. The inhalation of anti-inflammatory, immune modulating,…
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Are you deficient in magnesium?
Surveys show that most Americans don’t consume even the current Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of 420 mg/d for men and 320 mg/d for women. But it gets worse. The RDAs for magnesium are…
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A Glorious Night For a Glorious Cause
It is 4:00PM Thursday May 12th, 2022 at Nizhoni Functional Medicine and the staff is scrambling to finish seeing patients for the day. They quickly take turns changing out of their scrubs into…
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Becoming A New Patient: What Is Covered By My Insurance?
All too often health insurance companies deny coverage and leave patients in debt and hopeless. Here are some things you need to be aware of and steps you can take to be proactive.…
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Chemoprevention Spotlight: Sulforaphanes and Colorectal Cancer
Sulforaphanes (SFN) are isothiocyanates, a phytochemical found in cruciferousfoods such as broccoli sprouts (one of the most potent sources), kale, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and cabbage. Research has demonstrated their potential to decrease the risk for several…
