Top Ten Tips For Resolution Success
Below are Top Ten Tips for New Year Resolution Success so you can set yourself up for success. I have a Detox Program starting in January and I want to be sure we have the right mindset for success. Thinking positively about something really might make it happen, psychologists say. So, if you’re thinking about […]
What is autoimmunity?
The word autoimmunity has a mystery that I am hoping will be resolved with good education. So I have decided to do a simple FAQ to start with the basics. What is Autoimmunity? An autoimmune disorder occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue by mistake. Why Would our Own Immune […]
How can you buy NON GMO Food?
You are probably consuming genetically engineered (GE) food, also known as GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) and you don’t even know it. Currently, up to 85% of U.S. corn is genetically engineered (GE), as are 91% of soybeans and 88% of cotton (cottonseed oil is often used in food products). It has been estimated that upwards […]
Sleep May Ease Holiday Stress
During the holidays people should sleep as much as they can and not get too stressed out. This could prevent some of the holiday weight gain Samuel Klein, director of the Center for Human Nutrition at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, says it looks as if “we should tell overweight patients to […]
How to Make Mock Mash Potatoes
Ever heard of mock Mash potatoes? I have a secret ingredient is cauliflower and I have the recipe that is really healthy and easy! Your guests will probably never know that these rich mashed potatoes contain no potatoes at all. They are made from cauliflower. Great for low-carb diets. It was VERY easy to follow […]
Got Digestion Issues? – Avoid these Foods
Got digestion issues? It is estimated that up to 70 million Americans suffer from some form of digestive issue – ranging from chronic constipation to serious and even life-threatening conditions, such as Crohn’s disease. And while digestive issues can stem from a wide variety of causes, there’s one factor quite often overlooked – CARBOHYDRATES. I […]
Gut Matters
Your gut matters! Unfortunately, many of us eating the Standard American Diet, taking medications and antibiotics, using antibacterial soaps and cleaners, and living a fast-paced, high-stress lifestyle are creating a difficult time for our friendly gut flora and, instead, are giving the bad bacterial gut flora the upper hand. We have a huge array of […]
Got Constipation?
Got Constipation? – Constipation is defined medically as fewer than three stools per week and severe constipation as less than one stool per week. Some of the symptoms of constipation include lower abdominal discomfort, infrequent bowel movements, straining to have a bowel movement, hard or small stools, rectal bleeding and/or anal fissures caused by hard stools, […]
Soda Tax Success
Berkeley, Calif., became the first U.S. city to pass a law taxing sugary drinks including sodas. This is step in the right direction against diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and other sugar-related diseases! The city of Berkeley, Calif., passed a one cent per ounce tax on soda and other sugary drinks. And it wasn’t even close: […]