Are You Drinking Enough Water?
The human body contains 60 to 70% water. The brain contains 70% water, and the lungs are 90% water. But these organs are not static. Water moves in and out of them every day in a dynamic process. It is easy to see that without sufficient water intake on a daily basis, these organs would […]
Conquer Your Food Cravings
Food cravings are the body’s way of trying to correct various vitamin and mineral deficiencies or imbalances. But eating the food that is craved rarely provides the needed nutrient. For example, when a person feels suddenly exhausted or weak, the body senses low blood sugar and begins to crave carbohydrates. However, sugar quick fixes are extremely […]
Water survival skills may save your child’s life
Planning summer activities? Put teaching your child water survival skills on your list. Every year, no matter where we live, we hear of infants and young children drowning in pools or other bodies of water. Even the very young can be trained to react so that this does not happen to them. After witnessing the […]
As You Improve your Health, Are You Leaving your Kids Behind?
As you change to healthy eating, begin exercising, take appropriate supplements and generally regain your health; are your children with you on this journey? Most people begin worrying about their health and making lifestyle changes in their forties as they begin to have symptoms. Ideally, these changes should begin in childhood. In order to change the […]
Grow your own probiotics: kombucha tea
Another fermented beverage with many health benefits is a fermented tea called Kombucha. Kombucha is a living beverage made from tea, sugar and the culture colony known as SCOBY. SCOBY stands for symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. Kefir grains are actually SCOBYs too although not referred to as such. Unlike kefir, Kombucha is primarily […]
Lessen Your Child’s Toxic Load: Children’s Toiletries
(Health Secrets) Shampoos, lotions, powders and other children’s toiletries fall under the regulations that control cosmetics. The FDA is not required to test their safety. The only way to be assured a product you are thinking of using on your baby will not contain harmful compounds is to look for a seal saying it is […]
Natural Treatment for Asthma and COPD
If you have asthma and/or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) you probably spend a lot of time using various inhalers and nebulizers. Many times these contain glucocorticoids (steroids). Some of the major side effects of long term steroid use include: cataracts, osteoporosis, adrenal insufficiency, weight gain with dramatic increase in abdominal fat, Type 2 diabetes […]
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 […]
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 […]
Compelling Reasons to Go Gluten Free
For many, going to a lifestyle of whole foods that is free of hormones, antibiotics, pesticides and other drugs fails to result in as much improvement as expected. Rather than give up and go back to fast foods or processed items, you need to continue figuring out what in both your diet and your environment, […]
