Is Melatonin Really Good to Take? And is it a Natural Sleep Aid
So why is it that you can not sleep? Are you eating the wrong kinds of foods before bed, or not enough food? Are you overly stressed? Are you spending too much time in front of the computer or TV at night?
Continue readingBenefits of Keeping a Food Journal
Are you REALLY eating healthy foods? Most people just think they are. Do you know how much food you are eating in a day? A food journal is a great way to keep track of what you actually are eating. The results may surprise you.
Continue readingDavid Wolfe Interviews Dr. Mercola, Part 1 of 6
I have been a fan of Dr. Mercola for a number of years. In Nov 2009 he was named the Top Ultimate Wellness Gamechanger, by the Huffington Post. In this video clip he is interviewed by David Wolfe. They talk about the value of eating raw, natural foods.
Continue readingHow to Optimize Your Nutrition for Vibrant Health
Do we really need vitamins? If you eat, whole, organic, locally grown food, from mostly plant sources. And work outside in fresh, unpolluted air, drink pure water, sleep 9 hours a night, are mostly free from chronic stressors, move your body every day, and are free from exposure to environmental toxins. Then, of course you […]
Continue readingDo You Read Ingredient Labels? And a Better Way
Most health conscious people are good at reading ingredient labels. Every once in a while something scary slips by. When you think of guacamole, you think avocado. But check out the ingredient list in this guacamole “flavored” dip. There are over 35 ingredients including food coloring. The video gives the whole scoop.
Continue readingA Salad with Healthy Fats
Fat is not the demon everyone is making it out to be. People are waking up to the fact that their are good fats and bad fats. Here is a salad recipe that contains some good healthy fats in the form of nuts and seeds, along with some olive oil.
Continue readingVideo, Beware of Mercury Poisoning
We all know about the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids. Cold water fish like salmon, herring and sardines, are abundant sources of omega 3s. These fish are relatively low in mercury. Other types of fish are not so good. Mercury toxicity is a growing problem. Larger and more carnivorous fish tend to have more […]
Continue readingHow to Replenish the Adrenals
Adrenal fatigue can leave you feeling very exhausted. If you are tired a lot, even after you rested or slept, talk to a doctor who knows about adrenal fatigue. I’m not a doctor, so do your own adrenal fatigue research. There are certain nutrients that support the adrenal glands.
Continue readingFix Your Thyroid Through Your Gut?
Sean Croxton shares some great information about the thyroid today. The thyroid is the master controller of your metabolism. If you struggle to lose weight and have low energy, you might want to take a look at the thyroid.
Continue readingDetoxification Made Simple, with Dotty Bryn
Here is a list of simple detoxification techniques. Dotty Bryn from Transformations for Health, shares with us in this video. Getting the body cleaned up on the inside is far more important than cleaning the outside, when it comes to health and vitality.
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