Are you eating the RIGHT carbs????
You’re probably saying huh????..how can there be right and wrong carbohydrates? Most people think of carbohydrates as bread, pasta, rice, crackers and maybe potatoes. But carbohydrates are found in...
View ArticleAre you getting enough Sleep?
Perhaps you’ve noticed more people are yawning these days? That’s because we are a nation of sleep deprived people. According to the National Institutes of Health, between 50 and 70 million Americans...
View ArticleA dozen tips to reduce your exposure to indoor toxins
Being stuck indoors for months on end we are exposed to many things that are not always the healthiest for us, in fact many of the products you use every day to clean your home you may think are...
View ArticleAre you living in constipation nation? Bowel Health Part I
Bowel Health Part I Nobody likes to talk about constipation, yet the health of our bowels is pivotal to our overall health status. Anyone who has experienced constipation knows how uncomfortable it...
View ArticleAutoimmune disease; why it’s increasing
The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association www.aarda.org estimates that the number of people with autoimmune diseases is 1 in 12. In the United States 23.5 million people are afflicted by...
View ArticleTop Ten Disease Fighting Foods
Here’s my top 10 go-to disease fighting foods. There are certainly more foods that could be added to this list but if you are just starting to make the shift to nutrient dense eating or if you have a...
View ArticleHow to build strong bones naturally
Did you now that bisphosphonates (like Fosamax); are in the same chemical class (phosphonate) as the cleaners used to remove soap scum from your bath tub? These types of medications are metabolic...
View ArticleNatural Sleep Solutions the news media doesn’t tell you about
Sleep deprivation and health A January 2014 CDC report has estimated 50-70 million US adults have sleep or wakefulness disorder. The CDC has called this a problem of epidemic proportions. Several...
View ArticleTop Ten Nutrition Myths & Mis-information
Much of what the American public has been lead to believe is healthy to eat is incorrect. Here are the ten most common food myths and misconceptions about what constitutes a healthy diet. Myth # 1...
View ArticleHalloween non-candy trick or treat ideas
Are you looking for non-candy trick or treat ideas? I love Halloween! Dressing up in costumes, carving pumpkins into Jack-O-Lanterns and putting up decorations brings back happy childhood memories. My...
View ArticleWhat are the best foods for healthy weight loss?
What are the best foods for healthy weight loss? Here’s my criteria for naturally healthy, weight loss foods First it has to come from the good green earth! This means it is grown/raised with out...
View ArticleWhat’s in your medicine cabinet?
What’s in your medicine cabinet?…natural products to help during cold and flu season. With cold and flu season rapidly approaching, many of you are asking what you can have on hand to help you stay...
View ArticleBuilding a better GUT
Building a better gut…what influences microbiome diversity? Recent research into the microbiome is validating the importance of diversity. It seems the more diversity in the gut microbes we have the...
View ArticleCanola Oil – Not good for you
Why canola oil is not so healthy… This post was originally written several years ago and it has become one of my most popular. It has even caught the attention of some Canadian Students that have...
View ArticleHigh blood pressure..too much sodium or mineral imbalance?
If you have high blood pressure your doctor has probably advised you to limit your salt intake. This is because conventionally trained doctors are still relying on older studies which showed...
View ArticleAlternative Pain Management
Alternative Pain Management Most people have pain somewhere in their body. Whether it’s an OTC pain reliever or a prescription medication both only provide temporary relief. Over time, many people...
View ArticleSigns of oxalate overload
Signs of oxalate overload What do leafy greens like kale and spinach, almonds, sweet potatoes and quinoa have in common? All of these foods contain high amounts of a substance that can drive up pain...
View ArticleRemedies for digestive distress
Remedies for digestive distress Just about everyone experiences occasional digestive distress. Bloating, belching, passing gas and abdominal pain rank in the top 3 complaints people see a G.P or...
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