Category Archives: Advance Health

Seasonal Allergies? Take a Natural Approach!

Spring has sprung, and pollen counts are on the rise in the Eastern Iowa. Chances are you may already be suffering with allergy symptoms! Many allergy symptoms are caused by the release of histamine, a chemical that triggers inflammation when … Continue reading

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Folic Acid- It’s Not Just for Babies!

Women who receive prenatal care are urged to take extra folic acid- it’s important in helping to prevent many birth defects, including spina bifida (incomplete formation of the spine). What many people don’t know is that folic acid is important … Continue reading

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A Good Kind of Fat!

Every day, we are advised to reduce the amount of fat we eat.  However, there are many kinds of fats, and not all of them are bad!  Omega-3 fatty acids, for example, are not only healthy to eat, but are … Continue reading

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What are digestive enzymes?

The only way for our bodies to properly absorb nutrients from our food is through a healthy digestive tract. Continue reading

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What does vitamin D do?

You may have heard about vitamin D, but do what you know what it can do for you? Continue reading

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What are probiotics?

Most people have heard of antibiotics, but do you know what probiotics are? Continue reading

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Foundation Packs: An easy way to get all the vitamins you need

Every part of the human body has needs that must be met in order to build or maintain good health. Advance Foundation Packs are a convenient way to start meeting those needs. Continue reading

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Are you getting enough vitamin D?

Pharmacist Lucinda Harms, RPh, shares the Vitamin D Council’s recommended dosages of vitamin D. Continue reading

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Why you should take folic acid when you’re pregnant

In observance of National Birth Defects Prevention Month, Lucinda Harms, RPh, explains why it’s important to get enough folic acid during pregnancy. Continue reading

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Insulin and Blood Sugar Health Seminar on December 19

Learn about the important role of healthy blood sugar levels and how to avoid the consequences of unmanaged blood sugar.
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