My great grandfather died early from a heart attack while digging a hole to plant a rose bush in the backyard. His foot hit the head of the shovel and he just collapsed, leaving his large family in shock. My grandfather on my mother's side died early of a heart attack before I was born. He … [Read more...] about Are You A Heart Attack Risk?
What Do We Really Mean By “Food As Medicine”?
“Food as Medicine” is a term which was originally coined by Hippocrates, the father of Western Medicine. It was his belief that eating wholesome food is the basis of good health. Hippocrates said this almost 2,500 years ago. “Leave your drugs in the chemist's pot if you can heal the … [Read more...] about What Do We Really Mean By “Food As Medicine”?
Reclaiming Our Power To Heal
In studies of indigenous cultures, it has been repeatedly found that when refined carbohydrates, refined sugars, processed foods and junk foods are introduced into their diets, there is an increase of chronic diseases within twenty five years time. These would be un-natural weight gain, … [Read more...] about Reclaiming Our Power To Heal
What The Heck Is Arsenic Doing In All Our Rice?
I am passionate, over the top, even fiery, about going the extra distance to eat my foods organic, pesticide free. I wasn't always so careful, but I am a 14 year cancer survivor, so with great respect to getting a second chance, I play by the rules. I eat a diet of 80% plant based living … [Read more...] about What The Heck Is Arsenic Doing In All Our Rice?
Are You Sure You’re Getting Enough Dietary Fiber?
If you're like me, you may have avoided the topic of dietary fiber.....but when you are struggling with your health, or fighting for your life, the conversation can take a turn. New studies have correlated DF, as it's now lovingly called, in the prevention of many life threatening diseases … [Read more...] about Are You Sure You’re Getting Enough Dietary Fiber?