Health

Sitting – whether it’s in the car, at work, in classes, around a dinner table, or in front of the TV, is very much the norm of today and can lead to variety of health issues. Our bodies were never designed to accommodate a position that diminishes the blood flow to our legs and feet […]

Acid reflux, commonly called heartburn, is caused when digestive acids flow up from the stomach and into the esophagus. The esophagus, located in the heart region of the chest, becomes irritated with a burning sensation. There are lesser known symptoms other than heartburn for acid reflux as well: burping, gas, bloating, flatulence and even apparently

Use EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides™ to reduce your exposures as much as possible, but eating conventionally-grown produce is far better than not eating fruits and vegetables at all. The Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ will help you determine which fruits and vegetables have the most pesticide residues and are the most important to

Emotional eaters use overeating for different reasons. Some overeat as a way to reward themselves, while others overeat to combat stressful emotions like loneliness or depression. Another area that is often over looked is overeating as a form of punishment. Are you punishing yourself, someone else or society? Overeating to Punish Yourself           Overeating in

Raw, Cooked, Rolled, Steel-Cut, or Whole Oat Groats.   It doesn’t matter how you eat them, just eat them! Oats help to reduce cholesterol, reduce inflammation and have the ability to act as a little “street cleaner” in the digestive tract. Whole Oat Groats A groat is another name for a grain kernel. Whole oat

Most people are familiar with inflammation that appears on the body’s surface in the form of redness, heat, swelling and pain. Inflammation is how the body heals itself, bringing more immune activity to a site of injury or infection. However, when inflammation persists or gets out of control, it can damage the body. Research is

According to Theron Randolph, known as the father of environmental medicine and clinical ecology, approximately 90% of people have some kind of allergy or sensitivity. And 9 out of 10 of those people don’t realize that their symptoms are related to the food they’re eating on a daily basis.  Did you know that food and/or

Dry skin brushing is one of the most simple and effective ways to pamper your skin and improve your health. Detoxification is performed by a number of organs, glands and transportation systems including the skin, liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymphatic system and mucous membranes. Dry brushing stimulates the organs of detoxification to function more efficiently.

Every day we are exposed to multiple toxins that exceed our body’s ability to detoxify. Long-term exposure leads to a build up causing fatigue, brain fog, bloating, gas, and a host of other medical conditions. When our body’s ability to adapt is challenged and our health becomes affected. It is this toxic overload that underlies

Don’t Forget Water While drinking more water does not cure constipation, adding more water to your daily routine will help keep the stool soft and make it easier to pass. Boost the Magnesium to Your Daily Routine A potent relaxant that has a calming effect on the body – supplementation works well when your digestive