If you regularly follow health news or read about wellness, you've likely been hearing a lot about inflammation. Acute inflammation is our bodies protective response to infection or injury, to a cut or a virus. Your white blood cells, also known as leukocytes, are released into the blood … [Read more...] about Understanding Inflammation (AND My Alkaline Green Lemonade Recipe!)
Food As Medicine: Rethinking Chocolate
Studies have shown that when you ask the average male what food he would refuse to give up, the most common answer is beer. When researchers posed the same question to women, the answer without hesitation is chocolate. There is something tantalizing about this tropical Amazonian food that … [Read more...] about Food As Medicine: Rethinking Chocolate
Beat Nicotine Addiction With Carrot Juice
Since 1995, November 1st is officially 'Lung Cancer Awareness Month'. The National Lung Cancer Alliance reminds everyone of the dismal numbers and statistics associated with this disease. This month thousands of walkers, joggers, runners, and supporters, most who have lost loved ones to … [Read more...] about Beat Nicotine Addiction With Carrot Juice
Spirulina! Superfood Immune Booster!
Maintaining good health during all four seasons requires living in harmony with the natural cycles. Fall is when we prepare for Winter. This the best time to begin boosting your immune system so that it will 'Weather the Winter'. Vitamin supplements can be tricky with no true FDA … [Read more...] about Spirulina! Superfood Immune Booster!
Live Fermentation: The New Frontier Of Healing
Americans in general are in nutritional crisis. Sixty years ago our whole culture was hijacked by man-made manufactured foods that are now making us sick. My heart breaks as I watch us try to deal with the confusion. We did not make this problem, but it will be up to us to pull together … [Read more...] about Live Fermentation: The New Frontier Of Healing