Stress Management – Keep It Simple! There is lots of talk about meditation and mindfulness in the news these days. There’s no question that stress is hitting unhealthy levels for many, if not most Americans. And it’s not just affecting adults; children are experiencing higher levels of stress and anxiety than ever before. Starting a […]
About 8 years ago, I went to my eye doctor and he did a standard eye exam. Shortly after we looked at the pictures and specifically the back of my eye. At this point, the Doctor regretfully informed me that I had a condition called Macular Degeneration. My immediate response was “what should I do about it, […]
Sometimes the body is very acidic, which causes the nerves to become more sensitive to pain. If you eat the standard American diet, chances are you are too acidic pH Levels. If you are too acidic, it can adversely affect several bodily functions, including your nervous system, which controls everything. Other types of vinegar stay […]
Humor me. Try an vinegar experiment. This might work for some of you. Drink some raw, organic apple cider vinegar. It will promote good digestion because it’s rich in enzymes and potassium. It also helps to support a healthy immune system by keeping the pH level in an alkaline state. Did you know that in […]
So, back to digestive enzymes. Protease breaks down proteins into something called amino acids, so we can absorb them digestion. Once they’re absorbed, they get “reassembled” into different things, and enzymes play a key role in that process as well. While some enzymes break down food, others act kind of like matchmakers. The matchmaker enzymes […]
If you’ve had your gallbladder removed, it’s very important that you are careful about what types of fats you eat because you don’t have this reserve of “dish detergent” to break the fats down properly. It’s vital that you stay away from “difficult to digest” fats such as hydrogenated oils, animal fats, trans fats, even […]
The father of medicine, Hippocrates, reportedly said, “All disease begins in the gut.” If that’s true, do you find it as unbelievable as I do that medical schools traditionally have spent nearly zero time on nutrition? Thankfully, this is turning around and nutrition studies are gaining traction, but academia’s focus on drugs and surgery have […]
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Homocysteine is a word most people have never heard of, yet not knowing what it is and what it does could cost you your life. Homocysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid that is necessary for normal function of the body. The problem is that when it does not perform properly it can be the […]
Most folks will agree that it is a good idea to take care of their body in order to obtain and maintain good health. The problem is that most people don’t know what to do, or, they do know what to do, but don’t have the willpower to make the changes. If there were a […]
