Secrets to a Lifetime of Good Health! Have you ever wondered if there might be a way to hit the “Control-Z” command on your keyboard so you could undo all your “health mistakes” and start over with a clean slate? For instance, did you know that one of the main reasons you “feel sluggish” so often is because of what …
Do You Need to Detoxify?
January is often seen as a month to clean up your system after the excesses of December. It is often referred to as Detoxing. So what does that actually mean? How do you know if you need to do some? What should you do to detoxify? Merriam-Webster says: Detoxify 1 a: to remove a harmful substance (as a poison or …
Natural Remedies for Inflammation
Inflammation: Signs, Symptoms & Solutions Part 3 Natural Remedies for Inflammation In part one we reviewed how we develop inflammation. In part two we looked at how it affects heart disease and some of the ways to reduce it. Now we are exploring foods that will help you reduce inflammation. I am a firm believer in “Let food be your medicine”. …
Inflammation as the root cause of heart disease
Inflammation: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions, Part 2 Inflammation as the root cause of heart disease The first concept that pops into minds of people when they think of heart disease is cholesterol levels. Unfortunately cholesterol is not a good indicator of heart problems. As much as your doctor may try to tell you otherwise, modern independent research has proven that …
What Causes Inflammation?
Inflammation: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions, Part 1 What Causes Inflammation? This is the first of a three part series on inflammation. Be sure to click the orange icon in the bottom right corner to be sure you receive all 3 parts. Inflammation refers to the process in which the white blood cells of the body stimulated through the immune system …
Are you surviving or thriving in today’s toxic world?
Environmental toxins can be found in what you eat, drink, breathe, feel and think. You may not be aware of toxins, but if you want to be healthy, being educated on the latest in toxins is a must! Chronic conditions, like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, may be associated with environmental toxins in your body. I am partnering …
The problem with Sports and Energy Drinks.
North Americans have a serious drinking problem. We buy our drinks already-made, everything from water to coffee. It’s all about convenience. What we drink is not nourishing our bodies. With names like Rock Star, Monster, and Full Throttle, energy drinks pack a punch that young people can’t get enough of. In fact, one in three teenagers regularly drinks them. Energy …
Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat; Sugar Does
You have probably heard that “fat makes you fat.” And you actually believed it. But truth be told, being fat has nothing to do with the amount of fat you consume. Well, mostly but it depends on the kinds of fat you eat. Healthy fats are different from commercial processed oils and foods that contain fats, sugars, and processed grains. …