7 signs you’re a natural health foodie
For some people, the switch from the Standard American Diet to a more natural, holistic diet creates a night-and-day difference in their health. After years of suffering, chronic health problems clear up, medications are tapered off of or discontinued permanently, and a new lease on life develops. Sound familiar? If so, your quest for better […]
Five Healthy Late Night Snacks
The longer you stay awake working, watching your favorite television program or turning the pages of a book, the hungrier you get. First, you ignore the rumbling. Next, you drink down a full glass of water that’s more likely to get you up during the night than satisfy your hunger. Now the rumble is a […]
Chiropractic Care for Kids Supports Good Health for Life
It is becoming more common for parents to seek chiropractic care for their kids. Many of the problems seen in adults often begin in childhood, and start as early as birth. Birth trauma including experiences during”natural” birth, can be traumatic to the developing spine and nervous system. Babies born via C-section, as well as those […]
Grow your own probiotics: fermented foods
Fermented foods have been around for centuries. They are commonly found in Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and North and Central European cuisines. Some examples are sauerkraut, kimchi and miso, but there are literally hundreds of fermented foods worldwide. Different cultures ferment everything from breads to fruit and vegetables to fish and meat. Lacto-fermentation is used to […]
What to do with turnips
In trying to save a grocery buck or two, many are joining up with a weekly service that provides a basket full of fresh produce each week for about half the price a grocery store would charge. This is a way to literally cut the cost for produce in half, especially if you are eating […]
Are you suffering from vitamin deficiency?
Have you been feeling tired, weak, fatigued, and under the weather, seemingly for no reason? If your doctors can’t figure out what’s going on, you may be suffering from vitamin deficiency symptoms. Symptoms of Vitamin Deficiency Vitamin deficiency symptoms vary depending on the nutrient you are deficient in. However, there are some common tell-tale signs […]
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Arthritis
An estimated one in three adults in the United States is dealing with arthritis. Although many of us associate arthritis with aging, almost two-thirds of people suffering from arthritis have not yet reached the age of 65. In many instances, there are natural treatments that can help you find pain relief from arthritis, even when […]
How to Improve Your Vision and Eye Health
Would you like to improve your vision and eye health? The health of the eyes reflects the internal health of various organs, the fitness of the digestive system and the state of the mind. In this article we will explore these connections to help you improve your vision and keep healthy eyes for life. In the […]
Understand Whole Grains and Other Seeds
Food corporations have big media compaigns promoting their whole grain cereals. But putting aside the fact that many are loaded with sugar and few are 100% whole grain, are these foods good for you? Unfortunately, these products aren’t doing your body much good and could actually be harming you. This is because grains, nuts and […]
Are Your Protein Choices Working For You or Against You?
Are you getting enough protein? The answer to this question probably depends on your protein choices. Protein deficiency is shockingly common, and is often caused by protein choices gone wrong! Many functions in the brain and body depend on adequate amino acids that can only be gotten from protein intake. Yet the surprise is that […]
Sweet Potatoes in Top Fat Burning Foods
Whatever the season, the mighty sweet potato belongs on your plate. This is because the sweet potatoes are a fat-burning food. One medium tuber has 16% of the daily value of fiber which acts as a digestive aid, and fiber takes more energy to burn, meaning that the true calorie intake of a sweet potato […]
