HOW TOXIC ARE WE?

In today’s world, toxins surround us – they are in the air we breathe, the things we drink, the food we eat – as well as in our homes, businesses, and cars. Our bodies were only designed to handle so many of these toxins and when that limit is reached, the excess...

Sugar Addiction Part 2 of 3: The Addict Cycle

Houston, we have a problem Not only do sweet foods increase dopamine levels, but over-consumption of sweet foods can actually cause a breakdown in brain chemistry. According to a study published in Nature Neuroscience, “common mechanisms may underlie obesity and drug...

Sugar Addition Part 1 of 3: Do You Have a Sugar Addiction?

Many people feel like they are ‘addicted’ to sugar. New research is providing clues as to how this may happen and what can be done about it. In this three part series, we will look at the reasons why some people can’t seem to help themselves when it comes to...

Increase Your Shelf Life – Get the Trans Fat out of your Diet

The media has been buzzing about the negative health impact that trans-fat (a.k.a. partially hydrogenated oils) can have on the human body. Some cities, such as New York have even gone as far as to require all restaurants to go trans-fat free. This is a very drastic...