by admin | Jan 21, 2014 | Cardiovascular health, Immune health, Women's Health
Blueberries are often referred to as one of the healthiest foods a person could eat, and for good reason. Consuming just half a cup of blueberries a day more than doubles the antioxidant intake from food of the average diet. The pigment in blueberries comes from a...
by admin | Jan 14, 2014 | Athletic performance, Cardiovascular health, Motivation, Natural weight loss, Nutrition
Spring and summer are right around the corner – I know it’s hard to believe with the frigid weather we have been having, but it’s true!! If weight loss is one of your New Year’s Resolutions – we can help. “Eat less, exercise more” has been the accepted weight loss...
by admin | Jan 14, 2014 | Detoxification, Gut Dysbiosis, Gut health
People with dysbiosis (or altered gut flora) are always asking how or why the flora in their GI tracts got so bad. The usual culprits are antibiotics, high stress and illnesses. It is also known that what you eat plays a role. Most studies to date have looked at the...
by admin | Jan 7, 2014 | Fatigue, Immune health
It’s that time of year again – when we (the general public) are bombarded with various flu-vaccination propaganda lauding the extreme importance and eminent risk of possible death if we don’t get our flu-shot. The government says we should get the flu shot every year,...
by admin | Dec 17, 2013 | Detoxification, Eating Naturally, Nutrition
If you are in an acidic state, the first step is to eat more alkalinizing vegetables, fruits, spices and lentils. Here are some more suggestions on how to alkalize your body chemistry: Strive for two cups of alkalinizing greens (kale, mustard greens,...
by admin | Dec 3, 2013 | Eating Naturally, Food sensitivity, Nutrition
Here are some simple tweaks that you can make in your daily diet to move toward healthier, alkaline body chemistry. For breakfast, instead of orange juice, coffee and a bagel for breakfast, have a slice of melon or other fruit, herbal tea or a grain-based coffee...
by admin | Nov 19, 2013 | Eating Naturally, Immune health, Mineral absorption, Nutrition
The internal environment of our bodies is ideally maintained at a pH of around 7.30-7.40. This means our internal environment is alkaline. In order to maintain this alkaline state, we need adequate oxygen, water, and acid-buffering minerals available as we are...
by admin | Nov 5, 2013 | Eating Naturally, Home Pg Products, Nutrition
Each of the following servings contains about 300 mg calcium (1 serving); note: most people should consume 1000-1500 mg calcium/day or about 4 servings of the foods below. 3 cups cooked dried beans (Great Northern, navy, pinto) 10 dried figs 2...
by admin | Oct 22, 2013 | All natural supplements, Eating Naturally, Nutrition
Many people do not or should not consume dairy products for health reasons. The first question out of nearly everybody’s mouth when they find this out is “How will I get my calcium?” Luckily, there are plenty of ways to get sufficient calcium in your diet without...
by admin | Oct 8, 2013 | Ask the naturopathic doctor, Eating Naturally, Nutrition
Here’s a link to another article by Dr. Mark Hyman highlighting the lack of benefits and potential harm from consuming dairy products.
