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We do a lot to keep the outside of our bodies clean and looking great but do we neglect what we cannot see? It is difficult to remember that what goes on behind the scenes is dramatically important to our overall health and well-being. Even if you are going out of your way not to load up on toxic food, drinks or drugs, toxins will still enter your body via the environment. Continue reading
Clay has been helping people heal for thousands for years. The medicinal value of clay was no stranger to Ancient Egyptians or the Native Americans who valued its powers. Clay is a form of volcanic ash, the same ash that flows down the side of an erupting volcanic mountain. As the ash settles and cools, various types of clays are formed. The healing powers of clay can be attributed to its alkaline pH and exceptionally high negative ionic charge. Continue reading
In your quest for optimal health, it can be difficult to meet our body’s fruit and vegetable requirements each and every day. Fortunately, smoothies and juices can make things a whole lot easier, they can be one of the most simple and delicious ways to get your fruit and veggie intake for the day. Continue reading
Most people are addicted to sugar without realizing it. Unfortunately, sugar is not only an anti-nutrient wreaking havoc on your immune system, it’s also the likely culprit of your mood swings and fatigue. Continue reading
If you haven’t heard the term “betalains” before, the odds are you’ll be hearing about it a lot more in the near future. While they certainly aren’t anything new, betalains are especially powerful antioxidants and the pigments that give some foods a vibrant red hue. They are an anti-inflammatory bioflavonoid that serves to help the body to reduce inflammation while providing valuable healing properties. Continue reading
Have you ever wondered if the pains we feel on a regular basis are really “normal”? Is it normal to get frequent headaches? To have aches and pains all over or to gain weight? Is it normal to be forgetful or to walk around in a fog, to feel tired and energy-less? Is it normal to get food cravings even when you know you are not hungry? Continue reading
There has been great discussion and confusion over baby carrots lately. It seems some feel that these little veggies, perfect for small hands and a quick snack, may not be quite as healthy as once thought. As with anything else regarding health, it is always best to do all of your own research before setting into full-force panic mode.
Nobody knows just how much of a risk toxins in our food really pose. Most of the associations between chemical exposures and disease are just that–associations. But we’re exposed to dozens, if not hundreds, of chemicals, and the effects of some multiple exposures may be more than the sum of their parts, say experts. Or, in some cases, they might cancel each other out. Continue reading
Toxic phthalates have been found in 75 percent of all school supplies for children, according to a recent report from the Center for Health, Environment & Justice. Phthalates are associated with behavioral problems, obesity, ADHD, early puberty, infertility and birth defects. They are also associated with serious health conditions such as asthma and cancer. Continue reading
Did you know the liver is the king of the glands? It’s the largest gland in the body and is the largest and most complex organ, having over 500 functions. It weighs just over 1 kilogram and is situated under the rib cage on the right. It contains about a quarter of all blood circulating in the body and is the only organ that can regenerate itself. Continue reading
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