Doctors prescribe micronutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin C, medications, and various healing techniques (e.g., acupuncture, physical therapy) – to name a few I prescribe frequently – but we don’t generally prescribe MACROnutrients. Sure, we prescribe carbohydrate...
I am a Type 1 diabetic and have always had a hard time with my blood sugars and with weight. I’ve tried low carb eating, watching glycemic index foods, tons of exercise: cardio and weight training. They all have had a positive effect on me, but I could not sustain it because I was not getting the result that I was expecting. The rewards of all the hard work were not enough. Yes, my blood sugars were better and my weight would drop anywhere from 5-10 pounds over a three-month period. But those rewards were not enough.
Taking care of ourselves goes beyond eating healthily and working out regularly. While they are definitely part of maintaining good health, they aren’t the entirety. If you’re looking to improve how you feel from head to toe, here are some things you can consider....
The Surprising Secret About Salt The health industry’s stance on salt since the 1950’s was that too much salt (sodium) caused hypertension (high blood pressure) and associated heart disease. Doctors and nutritionists advised against salt consumption for hypertensives...
This article is full of many effective and easy ways to detox your body, both external and internal detoxification. We can’t always see and smell them, but our bodies are effected by the thousands of chemicals we are exposed to in our homes. Why You Need Easy Ways to Detoxify Your Body Maybe you have […]
Hormones play an important role in your life every day. They are your body’s chemical messengers, traveling in your bloodstream to tissues and organs. They play a role in your growth, metabolism, sexual function, reproduction and mood. If you doubt the power of...
Golden Turmeric Milk is one of my favorite recipes for a night time drink, other than hot tea. It is comforting and soothing at night and very nutritious. Nothing compares to the smell of turmeric milk warming up on the stove. Turmeric contains antioxidants and...
Sensory Delights of Juicing To an avid juicer like myself the benefits of juicing fresh fruits and vegetables seem endless – it is convenient, nutritious, great for the immune system, helps to detox, and on it goes… All of the above are true. For me, however, first...
Winter season is an important time to think about your (and your child’s) vitamin D levels because vitamin D deficiency is especially prevalent during this time of the year. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risk for cancer, asthma, autoimmune diseases and more.
Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for your health at every age. In fact, the illnesses associated with vitamin D deficiency are numerous. Consider the following recent studies: Vitamin D deficiency is associated with greater cancer risk. Vitamin D has been shown to be an effective treatment for psoriasis. Vitamin D supplementation reduces incidence of autoimmune diseases, specifically multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes (when taken during infancy). Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased incidence and severity of asthma and wheezing disorders. Vitamin D enhances the immune response and provides protection against upper respiratory infections, influenza, and middle ear infections. Vitamin D deficiency affects the cardiovascular system. Deficiency of vitamin D increases the risk for heart attack, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, metabolic syndrome, coronary artery disease, and heart failure.
The alkalinity level of your body will affect your overall health. What is the ideal level?
To understand alkalinity it is important to have an understanding of pH. pH is an acronym for “potential of hydrogen,” a value that indicates the acidity or alkalinity of a liquid. The measurement of the hydrogen ion concentration in a liquid determines the pH value. Every liquid has a pH value, which falls on a scale between 0 and 14, with 7 being neutral. A pH value less than 7 is acidic: values greater than 7 indicate alkalinity. Your body also has a pH value. Ideally, your blood’s pH should be between 7.3 and 7.5.
I suffered from the effects of Multiple Chemical Sensitivities(MCS) for over 10 years. My healing didn't begin until I abandoned very traditional doctors and found a Naturopath. He got me off from cigarettes and tranquilizers and onto organic food. With MCS I was...
Live Clean with Simple Changes for a Healthier Life January is a great time to think about living a healthier, cleaner lifestyle. One of the best ways to start a new year is a nice detoxifying cleanse. A cleanse removes the "bad stuff", or the toxins from your...
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Can you eat certain foods to prevent cancer? Is is possible to reduce your cancer risk with a different diet? You see, once a disease is here and in the advanced stages, the 'cure' becomes a much bigger challenge. So, what if we could go back and stop this abnormal...
Is coconut oil an amazing "miracle food"? Might coconut oil be the missing ingredient for people with heart disease, obesity, Alzheimer's, & other cognitive brain issues? One thing I have noticed in the years of working with thousand of people is the need...
Health is the most important “possession” you have. Unfortunately, health comes with a price in time, energy and money. Additionally we all have certain handicaps that we begin the health and life journey which must be overcome to live a healthier life. These...
Ginger is a potent and powerful spice with wonderful health benefits. There are many reasons to use this amazing spice and with cold and flu season looming just around the corner, it is a good time to talk about ginger's health benefits and uses. Healing...
These testimonials about the value of colon hydrotherapy are incredible! As a colon hydrotherapist and a person who does colonics on a consistent basis, I continue to be amazed at the power of internal cleansing through colon hydrotherapy. This movie trailer debuted...
How's Your pH level? pH is the balance of acidity and alkalinity in our blood, and it has an effect on almost everything in our body! It The pH scale ranges from 1-14 with 1 being very acidic, 7 neutral and 14 very alkaline. Healthy humans want to be in the...
Fatigue and pain are two complaints that every physician hears at least once a day and a growing number of people in the USA are experiencing at least once a day. They are the two most prevalent symptoms that patients describe when they become desperate for help. Every day I hear the phrase “I have been to fifteen different doctors and no one can tell me why I’m sooo tired or at least give me something to fix it”. So what is keeping these doctors from finding the answer?
The Definition of GMO I want to talk today about GMO, which is the acronym for Genetically Modified Organisms. This is an issue which may affect not just human health, but soil microbes, crops and livestock as well. When a plant or a food crop has had it’s DNA...
Problems with dairy have become common today. Have you experienced lactose intolerance, bloating or other unpleasant side effects when eating dairy? Do you enjoy dairy products but are concerned whether they are actually good for you? Real dairy is healthy and can be...
Natural dental products can enhance daily home care for our teeth and gums. This is important and not just for the obvious reasons of keeping our teeth for a lifetime and not having bad breath, but a healthy mouth contributes to overall good health. Believe it or not, when we are taking care of our teeth and mouth we are taking steps to a healthy body.
I’m reading a really interesting book these days….it’s been sitting on my shelf for quite awhile and I finally picked it up. It’s a New York Times bestseller called “Wheat Belly”, by William Davis, MD. I have quite a few people in my life that could benefit from the author’s conclusion that wheat can aggravate a variety of conditions from migraine headaches to diabetes to arthritis. He notes that the average American consumes 133 lbs. of wheat /year which translates in to more than half a loaf of bread daily! Now, not everyone consumes that much bread, but how about cereals, cookies, crackers, cakes, pretzels, pizza, burgers, bagels, muffins, pastries, pasta, wraps………you get the picture.
If you've ever lost weight by dieting only to gain it all back (and then some) upon returning to your previous dietary habits, then you're no stranger to the vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting. Sadly, this roller coaster ride of ups and downs in our weight is more than...