You may be familiar with the benefits probiotics can provide to the body after you’ve finished a round of antibiotics but did you know they can play a key role in the healthy function of your immune system this cold and flu season? Whether you’re taking them as an oral supplement or ingesting them through fermented or cultured foods, take a peek at why probiotics can boost your immune system and keep you healthy this winter and beyond. [Read more →]
It seems everyone has a full plate around the holidays and, given the fact that 22% of Americans report an extreme level of stress daily, sometimes we need a reminder for how to reign in the stress and enjoy the season. We’ve got quick tips for keeping yourself in check as you’re busy with family, friends, travel, shopping, planning, entertaining, and trying to keep it together! [Read more →]
Vitamin D, or the “sunshine vitamin,” is one of the most talked about and artificially supplemented nutrients in the human diet. This makes sense as it is also one of the most crucial regulators of bone development and immune function, being responsible for the absorption of calcium and phosphorous in the digestive tract. Aside from producing strong bones and a healthy digestive system, Vitamin D plays a role in the production of many hormones. It is not a vitamin in the technical sense of the word because we as mammals can actually create our own Vitamin D by exposing our skin to the sun. [Read more →]
You have probably heard of them or maybe even take them, but do you know why enzymes are so important? Enzymes are what break down food into molecules the body can use for energy. Sounds simple enough right? Well, without enzymes, the food you eat would not be digested and you would die from starvation. But enzymes go way beyond the digestive system; they are the catalyst for all actions in the body including breathing! They are involved in every single biochemical process that occurs in the body and they make life possible. Sound like a big deal? It is! [Read more →]
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Most children are deficient in EPA and DHA, the omega-3 essential fatty acids in fish oil. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are nutrients that are considered “essential” because they are required for optimal health but cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained from diet or supplementation. Research has shown that the two most important EFAs are omega-3 EPA and DHA. EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are crucial building blocks of child development, playing important roles in every aspect of health.*
Having your gallbladder removed is not ideal, but more than half a million Americans have theirs removed each year. The gallbladder is not necessary for survival, but certainly plays an important part in digestion and overall health. The gallbladder is responsible for creating and storing bile, which is used in the digestive process to break down fats (oils) and fat soluble vitamins. The liver also produces bile, but not in the quantity that the gallbladder does. This breakdown of fats is a very important role and here’s why: Fats are an important part of the diet and essential to many parts of the body and their abilities to function well, including the skin, hair, nails, the function of nerves and the brain. Fats are so important that some of them are called “Essential Fatty Acids or Omegas” and they are truly essential, meaning we must get them from our food and our body needs them to function properly. [Read more →]
“Antioxidant” and “free-radical” are terms that have been commonplace in the discussion of natural health for many years now. There are countless supplements and fruit extracts that claim to be revolutionary in the field, and are reported to have the highest “ORAC” (oxygen-radical-absorption-capacity) of any product yet available. But what is an “antioxidant,” and what function do they perform in your body? [Read more →]
If you grind fresh coffee in the morning does that mean you’ve genetically modified the beans? What if you decide to can pickles—have you altered the natural state of the cucumber to the point that it’s been genetically modified?
No but that’s what Proposition 37 suggests as it is written. [Read more →]
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Have you considered the benefits that aloe vera can have for your body beyond treating sunburn? Among the products and supplements available to help us have healthier, happier lives is aloe. When used as an ingestible supplement aloe benefits the skin, hair, mouth, heart, and immune system while providing antioxidant support to the body. Never thought of aloe as more than a topical application? Take a look at why you should.
According to the theory of internal organs in traditional Chinese medicine, the gallbladder has the function of making judgments and decisions in mental processes and activities, and it also determines one’s degree of courage. A quote from E. Cobham in 1898 states that, “The ancients taught that grief and joy were subject to the gall, affection to the heart, knowledge to the kidneys, anger to the bile, and courage or timidity to the liver.” It is obvious that at different times and in other places, the gallbladder has a higher status than we might normally give it today and more often than not, we overlook it until there is a problem. So what can you do to keep it in shape over the years? [Read more →]
