Do You Need a Probiotic?
Do you need a probiotic? Here are a few factors that cause intestinal overgrowth. Stress causes a change in the pH of the bowel, causing healthy bacteria to not proliferate
Artificial Flavors are Slowly Killing Us
Chemical Warfare with Artificial Flavor aka “Natural Flavor” is one of the culprits of obesity, sickness and disease in the United States. Artificial flavors and sweetners carry warning labels in
How Technology Affects Sleep
Big Brand Beds devised this great infographic which explores the relationship between modern technology and sleep disturbances. So if you’re addicted to watching television before bed, or frequently get rudely
10 Reasons To Quit Sugar: An Infographic
Courtesy of The Candida Diet Over the last few years, many health experts and nutritionists have begun to warn against excess sugar consumption, and with good reason. Researchers have now
Pesto Zucchini Fettuccine
Fresh, light, delicious. and gluten-free! Ingredients 4 zucchini or yellow squash Sea salt & black pepper to taste Pesto ½ cup macadamia nuts 1 bunch cilantro, rinsed 1 clove garlic
Top 12 Organic Foods Highest in Antioxidants
Organic fruits and vegetables, grown without the stimulation of chemical fertilizers, are slower growing, allowing plants more time to sink deep roots and extract health-promoting nutrients including vitamins and hundreds
Sugar Showdown: Whole vs. Processed Foods
Is sugar toxic? It is when you consider the levels the average American swallows each year—a whopping 130 pounds of added sugars ingested annually. That's about 22 teaspoons a day,
9 Shortcuts to Happiness
We all want to be happy, but in this busy world of ours, we sometimes get lost in the hustle and bustle. It’s important to stay focused on enjoying the
3 Simple Homemade Veggie Washes
More than 9 million people get sick every year from dirty food, and according to a recent study from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, fruits and vegetables contaminated
Saccharomyces Boulardii: The Probiotic Yeast
Hundreds of different species of organisms live in our GI tract. I have heard estimates up to 100 trillion microbes live inside us. Among other things these microbes digest our
Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad
Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp minced shallot 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced 1/4 t salt 2 bunches flat
141 Reasons Sugar Ruins Your Health
(Just Kidding, it’s 143) By Nancy Appleton PhD & G.N. Jacobs Excerpted from Suicide by Sugar Sugar can suppress your immune system. Sugar upsets the mineral relationships in the body. Sugar
Using a Neti Pot
Using a Neti pot and Nasya is a traditional method to purify and revitalize breathing passages. In the same way that massage nourished and rejuvenates the skin, Neti and Nasya
The Importance of Hydrochloric Acid in Digestion
You can never experience true wellness unless you have a healthy digestive system. That means if you bloat or belch after a meal, experience constipation, diarrhea, stomach or intestinal pain
Master Liver-Gallbladder Flush
A detox is a way to get clean from the inside-out. Everything in spring is green and light, and by eating that way during a detox, you will be able