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- 4 Ways to Increase Your Natural Digestive Enzymes - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Xylene BelitaDigestive enzymes need to be in great quantities in order for the digestive system to work properly. Specifically, the enzymes work to facilitate the absorption and breakdown of fats, carbohydrates and proteins so the digestive system stays clean, boost immunity, and raise energy levels.The body ...
Views: 7549(1 vote) - *** For Optimal Health - Fill Your Belly with Foods that Provide Good Bacteria - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHFill your belly with foods that provide good bacteria, like Omega 3 fatty acids, enzymes and whole-food sources of nutrients. By now you know how important it is to consume a diet based on natural or whole foods for optimal gut health. But this way of eating is nothing new. In fact, did you ...
Views: 7483(9 votes) - *** How Do You Deal With & Experience Stress? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHSo How Do You Experience Stress? We all deal with stressors in our lives but we differ not only in what we perceive to be stressful but in how we experience stress. For example, some people experience stress in the form of worry, tension, irritability, inability to focus and/or difficulty ...
Views: 7447(3 votes) - Alcoholism and the Reward Pathway - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Cynthia PerkinsDespite what you may have thought, alcoholism, like all addiction, begins in an area of the brain called the reward pathway. The brain is composed of neurons that pass electrical and chemical signals across the brain's synapses. Neurons come in different shapes and sizes which enables them to ...
Views: 7437 - Ten reasons why Oyster Capsules are a superior Zinc Supplement. - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Stephen KavanaghZinc deficiency affects over 80% of the adult population. It is a vital trace element required in over 300 enzyme reactions in the body. Athletes, pregnant and lactating women, sexually active males and anyone feeling the stresses and strains of modern life all have increased demands for zinc. ...
Views: 7396 - Does Juicing Really Work? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from David GrisaffiDoes juicing really work? At one time that was a question uttered by yuppies and fringe groups considered "kooks" by the masses. Now mainstream America is sitting down to unwind with a glass of wheat grass, watermelon, and cranberry. For a few hundred dollars, and some patience, anyone can ...
Views: 7384(1 vote) - Milk- The Big, White Lie! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Ian KelleyMilk-the big, white lie! By: Ian Kelley Chef/Bodybuilder/Health Advocate www.organicbodybuilding.com Please know that I am just like you and I am not trying to speak down from a hilltop or condescend. I would do that if I thought it would work but humor is usually more effective. I too ...
Views: 7360(1 vote) - ***Sugar Could Be Ruining Your Health. Here are 5 Alternatives - by Submitted on May 03, 2015 from Peggy SealfonYour body may be hijacked by an insidious substance. Here's my personal story with 5 alternatives. I specialize in wellness yet after a recent birthday, I began to feel my advancing years might be slowing me down and causing fatigue, painful joints and more. I was regularly experiencing ...
Views: 7301 - The Importance of Eating Eggs - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Jaret GrossmanEggs are one of the best sources of protein. The egg has a biological value of 94%, meaning that 94% of the caloric value is actually digestible. This is the highest biological value of any protein source out there, so it is really going to create an anabolic factor and maximize your muscle ...
Views: 7223 - Brain Food - Keep Your Brain Happy And Healthy - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2021 from Leon EdwardBrain Food is any food that is actually considered to be an aid in a person's intelligence. Therefore, brain food is food that affects your intelligence, creativity, memory, or any other intellectual part of your life. Eating a diet with the right brain foods might seem like too much work, but ...
Views: 7215(3 votes) - Braum’s Nutrition - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from indri hapsariBraum's Ice Cream and Dairy Stores is actually a family-owned and operated chain of fast-food restaurants and grocery stores based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a large concentration on dairy products. Braum restaurants serve ice cream, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and breakfast items. ...
Views: 7204 - Vinegar, Muscle Cramps, Blood Sugar and Acids - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Karen VaughanThe New York Times just published an article indicating that pickle juice (made of salt, vinegar and spices) was helpful at relieving muscle cramps. In a very small trial, 10 men exercised until dehydrated then were electrically stimulated until they cramped, and were given either pickle juice ...
Views: 7104(2 votes) - Aphrodisiac foods to improve your sex and prevent sex problems - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Venu mssiAphrodisiac foods are nothing but the food or drink or drug that stimulates sexual desire. Naturally have a lot of Aphrodisiac foods that spice up your sexual thoughts and stimulate sexual hormones. Please note every medicine has some side-effects, except homeopathic medicines (these ...
Views: 7071(1 vote) - Heal Dental Caries Naturally - Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)Oral hygiene, remineralization toothpastes and alkaline nutrition can save your teeth. The following ten steps may not only save one's teeth and gums, but also one's life. Why? Because many underlying causes of disease are affected as well. 1) Save your teeth with raw greens: There might be ...
Views: 7029(5 votes) - Discover How Your Metabolic Endocrine Type Holds the Secret to Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Carole TaylorAs you may know, REAL Metabolic Typing recognizes 24 different metabolic types. These types are based on the "settings" of your unique metabolism. There are three primary systems involved in real metabolic typing. The first system, your nervous system (and more specifically, your Autonomic ...
Views: 7028(1 vote) - ***Understanding The Vitamin Code For Ultimate Nutrition - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHWhat if we could literally grow our vitamin supplements? It makes sense to take a whole food multivitamin that provides us all of the cofactors like probiotics, enzymes, antioxidants and phytonutrients as well as a host of other vitamins and minerals needed for proper absorption and utilization. ...
Views: 7004(9 votes) - What Is Reverse T3 Dominance? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Louise O'ConnorBy Louise O'Connor, Naturopath + Wellness Coach A healthy thyroid is crucial to whole body health. In fact, the thyroid is often referred to as ‘the body’s major metabolic regulator’ as this organ keeps your body humming. Many individuals struggle with an an under active thyroid with low ...
Views: 7001(2 votes) - Undereating is the Secret to Health, Beauty and Longevity - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Mike IngrahamOne of the most powerful ways to turn back the biological clock, improve your health and become more radiant is to greatly reduce the amount of food you eat. In fact the resulting gene expression initiated by caloric restriction is the only proven “anti-aging” method known. The simple ...
Views: 6983(4 votes) - ***What Is The Perfect PreNatal Supplementation For You And Your Baby? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHAs mothers, we want to give our babies the very best that we can provide -- including the best foods to help our developing baby grow healthy and strong and the perfect prenatal supplementation. So what is the perfect prenatal for both moms and babies? Being a Nutritionist of 15 years, I ...
Views: 6899(5 votes) - Are You Allergic to Sulfur? Allergies to Sulfur, Sulfites, Sulfur & Sulfates! - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2016 from Julie DohertyThere is quite a lot of confusion when it comes to the various forms of Sulfur. What is the difference between sulfa drugs, sulfites, sulfates and sulfur. Often people are allergic to sulfa drugs and sulfites. Therefore may think that it is necessary for them to avoid sulfates and sulfur, as ...
Views: 6749 - How To Eat To Build Muscle At Fast Food Joints - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Tim RyanKeeping down two jobs, meetings to attend, kids to pick up from school and such like there are so many distractions, time constraints and pressures that if we are not vigilant can only lead to one thing... {not enough time to plan and organise your meals}. If you are anting to pack on muscle ...
Views: 6728(1 vote) - *** Balancing pH Levels - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHThe evolution of our modern-day lifestyle continues to bring more challenges to our health and well-being. Most of our diets include so many refined, processed foods and sugar. Not to mention having to deal with the chemical pollutants in the air we breathe and the food we eat. I believe these ...
Views: 6662(9 votes) - Why I Don’t Eat Boxed Cereal, Not Even the ‘Healthy’ Ones - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Andrea RamirezIf you came from a different planet with the mission of trying to understand human behavior and walked into a supermarket, do you think you’d notice how much space boxed cereals take compared to anything else? A whole aisle seriously packed from top to bottom? Wow, this must be very important ...
Views: 6657 - Stress Management-Foods That Reduce Cortisol Levels - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Jentana DabbsStress seems to be everywhere these days and especially over these past few years, stress has been at an all time high for many people, so finding good ways to manage stress is not only important, but also vital for your health and life. I've experienced my fair share of stress when I escaped ...
Views: 6571 - Heal Yourself With Wheatgrass Juice For Your Eczema Diet - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2007 from Evelyn LimYou may find that certain foods can trigger or worsen your eczema. At the same time, there are other foods that can help improve on the condition of your ailing skin. Wheatgrass juice is a drink that you may wish to add to your eczema diet as it has been shown to be great for the skin. Some ...
Views: 6567 - Allergies - Supporting the Natural Corticosteroid Response - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Theresa GroskoppCorticosteroid drugs are a popular treatment for many allergic conditions. The adrenal glands are also capable of producing corticosteroid hormones - which have some of the same anti-allergy properties as the drugs. Many allergic individuals may have low adrenal function and therefore don't ...
Views: 6486 - Brain Food And Nutrients For Your Mind and IQ - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardBrain Food is any food that is actually considered to be an aid in a person's intelligence. Therefore, brain food is food that affects your intelligence, creativity, memory, or any other intellectual part of your life. It might not be something that you are aware of, but the food that you ...
Views: 6476(2 votes) - ***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2015 from Peggy SealfonYou CAN eat yourself back to health. Try these easy and delicious ways to power through stress. When you're upset about work, finances, health, kids or relationships, do you tend to grab a candy bar or binge on Cheetos or other unhealthy junk foods? My escape-food-of-choice when dealing with ...
Views: 6432(1 vote) - ***Ginger is Much More Than A Spice! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHAlthough well known as a pleasant tasting cooking spice, it is not so widely known that ginger has been used for thousands of years, worldwide, for its numerous potent healing benefits. Ginger is an especially wonderful ally because its healing benefits are particular to so many of our daily ...
Views: 6370(9 votes) - BCAA Supplements for Muscle Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from i-Supplements comIf you know anything about supplements and nutrition, then you should know that amino acids are the building blocks of protein. When the body consumes protein it is digested in the stomach and intestine as amino acids, which are absorbed into your blood stream. This is where BCAA Supplements ...
Views: 6364(1 vote) - One Man's Meat is Another Man's Poison - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2004 from Tim LarsonOne of the most important factors for enjoying good health is the food you eat. Food not only nourishes your body and replenishes your tissues, but proper nutrition helps you stay balanced and healthy. Improper nutrition can cause imbalance in your system and eventually lead to disease. But the ...
Views: 6305(1 vote) - *** Take Care of Your Gut and It Will Take Care of You! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHFoods that Provide Good Bacteria I am sure you already know how important it is to consume a diet based on natural or whole foods for optimal health, including our gut health, since this way of eating is nothing new. But did you know that the food of our ancestors, including fermented foods, ...
Views: 6302(4 votes) - Pre-Packaged Diet Food - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Pamela GermainA good friend of mine asked me to taste test a brand of pre-packaged meals that he represents. He was so excited about the food, emphasizing the flavors that he had never experienced before with pre-packaged meals. The package containing a full day of food arrived by Fed Ex. A small Styrofoam ...
Views: 6282 - Vitamin D Protects Against Dangerous Blood Clots in the Legs - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxMore good news about Vitamin D AGAIN! With March being National Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month (I'm not making this up!), you would think that a study showing that prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis, also called DVT, through sunlight exposure would have captured some attention. But for ...
Views: 6265(2 votes) - Carbohydrates 101 - Digestion, Assimilation, and Usage - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Marcus J MichaelDespite the fact that carbohydrate foods may not be considered as essential nutrients, the body nevertheless relies on them as its primary source of energy fuel. The body generally utilizes much of the ingested carbohydrate-containing foods to generate glucose - which serves as the primary ...
Views: 6203 - ***Best Source of Whole-Food, Naturally Processed Fish Oil? Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil of Course! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHWe know that Wild Alaskan Salmon is one of the healthiest fish we can eat for our health and that it provides one of the best sources of Essential Fatty Acids EFA). So what would be the best source for a pure and naturally processed fish oil supplement? Wholemega's Wild Alaskan salmon fish oil, ...
Views: 6201(8 votes) - *** Why You Should Say 'NO' to GMO Foods - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHWhat are GMO’s? Also known by many as Frankenstein Foods...The term GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) is most commonly used to reference crop plants which have been modified through the gene-splicing techniques of biotechnology. This controversial science allows DNA from one species to ...
Views: 6179(7 votes) - ***Cracking the Vitamin Code - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHRecent trends show that health conscious consumers are going "beyond organic" and looking for the numerous health benefits associated with raw foods and products. After three decades of research, a scientific breakthrough has yielded the first line of raw multivitamins called Vitamin Code, a ...
Views: 6132(5 votes) - Nutritional Information of Portillo’s - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from indri hapsariPortillo's can be a chain of restaurants that specialize in serving Chicago-style food. Portillo's is located primarily all via the Chicago metropolitan stain, and also has two locations in southern California. The Portillo's menu consists of your number of items, for instance Chicago-style ...
Views: 6070 - *** Awaken Your Life Force - Consume More ORGANIC BERRIES and GREENS - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHYou’ve heard it before, from mom, from the USDA, from your doctor— “eat more fruits and vegetables.” But most people don't seem to be listening. The average American gets just three servings of fruit and vegetables a day, and that number includes things like French fries, ketchup and onions ...
Views: 6033(7 votes) - ***Why Enzymes are Essential for our Health - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHEnzymes are vital for our body and our health. Without enzymes produced by the body, you couldn’t live. Enzymes may be the forgotten digestive aid. Present in all live foods and secreted by the pancreas, enzymes assist the body in breaking down food and allowing you to properly utilize the ...
Views: 6028(9 votes) - Boost the Immune System by Improving Digestion - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Beverly HartsfieldThe health of the body’s immune system is directly related to its ability to digest and utilize food. Every cell in the body is dependent upon digestion for the nutrients needed to function properly. If the digestive process is less than optimal, parasites, Candida, leaky gut and food ...
Views: 6020 - Best Foods to Fight Stress - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Susan DykesStress – a high dollar word with overloaded explanations. People losing homes, loved ones and jobs donate to one group of stress pupils, while those with punishing routines, i.e. diets, exercise, Type A personalities, and low self-esteem contribute to another. Regardless of the group you fall ...
Views: 5994(6 votes) - The Yeast-Fungus Link to Most Modern Diseases - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAs a lifelong student and advocate of natural healing and alternative medicine, I have read, studied, and tried almost every diet ever published. But the diet I found to have by far the most power to heal is called the yeast-free diet. This is the diet that cleans, renews, and restores the ...
Views: 5990 - Tinnitus and Food Allergies - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Aaron JaydenDid you know that the foods you eat can have a major effect on your tinnitus? That's right, the ringing you are hearing in your ears right now is at least partly related to the foods you ate earlier today. Yes, food allergies really can cause Tinnitus or make your existing symptoms worse. ...
Views: 5973(1 vote) - Key Nutrients for Bone Health - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from New Harbinger Publications• Calcium. This mineral is vital for skeletal mineralization, blood clotting, conduction of nerve impulses, buffering of acidic blood, enzyme activity, and muscle contractions. • Phosphorus. This mineral is important for energy, enzyme activity, muscle contraction, and nerve ...
Views: 5893(1 vote) - Drink Healthy Champagne! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Patrick Driessen"I had taken two finger-bowls of champagne, and the scene had changed before my eyes into something significant, elemental, and profound.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald My Life Lesson #37 is: ‘Drink Champagne for no reason at all’ (http://tinyurl.com/c5nxmx). The history behind this life lessons is ...
Views: 5848(7 votes) - Lose Weight With Navratra Diet - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Michal PhilipsEach year Hindus all over the world religiously fast for nine days twice in a year. This fasting period is recognized as Navratri Vrat by North Indians. Experts at Nutri- Health Systems researched the diet pattern followed during this period and realized that is a very effective fast weight loss ...
Views: 5730 - How to Get Rid of Those Acne Scars at Home - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from sarah labdarAcne scars are unsightly and embarrassing. No matter what your age, acne is an unpleasant skin condition that can pop up out of nowhere or can inhabit your skin on a daily basis. One unfortunate side effect of acne is acne scars. Although, not everyone has noticeable acne scarring, people who ...
Views: 5709(1 vote) - EveryBody Is Unique - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesConsider the fact that no one fingerprint is alike. It’s amazing to think that no one in the entire world will ever share your same fingerprint. Your fingerprint is your identification, your unique marking, your signature. Just as your fingerprint is one of a kind, so is the rest of you. No one ...
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