Nancy's Nutrition Corner
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Vitamin Science is proud to announce the addition of Nancy Hirsch, a Certified Nutritionist who has authored several articles and lectures frequently on the benefits of natural cures for common illnesses. Her commentaries on natural healing modalities, including detoxification, homeopathy, mercury removal and the ingestion of nutrient dense foods are widely quoted. Nancy is a frequent consultant for physicians and other nutritionists seeking nutritional answers outside the traditional medical model. |
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