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Raw Kombucha Scoby

What is a Kombucha SCOBY? How do I get one?

Kombucha is fermented tea, but how does it get fermented in the first place? Like all fermentation, it requires the presence of sugar, yeast and/or bacteria.

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Why Do I Need Sugar to Brew Kombucha?

I thought Kombucha was supposed to curb my sugar cravings, but when I look at the recipe, it calls for quite a bit of sugar. Why do I need sugar to make Kombucha? Isn’t it supposed to be low sugar?

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Chocolate

Which is better – dark or milk chocolate?

Dr. Berka tackles one of the most pressing issues of our time – which is healthier, dark or milk chocolate? Okay, so it’s not the most pressing, but we’re still interested to find out which will come out on top (and why!)!

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Vitamins

Are there negative effects to taking vitamins with 1000% or more of our Recommended Daily Intake?

Dr. Berka answers a common question of many who take supplements: are there negative effects to getting 1000% or more of your RDI of certain vitamins?

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Vitamin B12 Deficient

What do you recommend for a B12 deficiency?

Not enough vitamin B-12 in your system can lead to fatigue, among other health problems. Dr. Berka discusses natural, healthy ways to restore your body.

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Fermented

Is it true that fermented foods are healthy?

How essential are fermented foods in our diet? Dr. Berka discusses the role of bacteria and points out some foods you’ll want to include in your diet!

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Dull Hair

What’s a healthy way to improve dull hair?

Facing dried out, dull hair? Dr. Berka discusses some natural solutions for getting the shine back in your style!

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Neck Pain

How can I release tension from chronic neck pain without an invasive procedure?

Dr. Berka responds to a user who suffered a car accident 2007. With chronic neck pain, what are the natural options?

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Menopause

What’s a healthy way of dealing with hot flashes? Are bioidentical hormones effective?

Dr. Berka discusses how to deal with menopause and offers advice on HRT and natural approaches to alleviating the health trends associated with menopause.

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Breakfast

What’s the most important meal of the day?

Diets can go into a lot of detail – how to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat altogether. Find out what the most important meal of the day is and why you shouldn’t skip it!

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