Reading Time: 2 minutes This post is the first in a series of the worst fish to eat. I think that it is important to pass on this information about fish as it pertains to your health, which you may not have seen before. Atlantic Cod (a.k.a. Gadus morhua, rock cod, codling, scrod cod) – There are a couple of good reasons to eat less of … Read More
Help! Why am I losing hair?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hair loss can have a few different causes. There is the genetic “Male Pattern Baldness” type of hair loss, as well as autoimmune causes. Something that you may have never thought about, however, is the possibility that hair loss could be caused by either poor circulation to the scalp or by stress. In the case of poor circulation, the hair … Read More
Getting the Best from Vitamin E
Reading Time: 2 minutes Vitamin E is another one of the free radical scavengers. It is a great antioxidant. And, remember that free radicals are constantly being produced in your body during normal metabolic activities. I often recommend taking up to 1000 IU (international units) on a daily basis. However, you cannot just jump in and start taking that much. If you do, you could … Read More
The Truth About Drinking Soda
Reading Time: 3 minutes We love soda, but it works against us. Most people know that soda is unhealthy. It’s not breaking news. On the other hand, have you ever thought about or questioned if it is good for you? Food MythBusters did. This organization is a project that is dedicated to spreading “the real story of our food”. According to Food MythBusters, here are … Read More
How to Cleanse the Blood
Reading Time: 2 minutes I have mentioned in the past that your blood is the life of the body. So let’s examine the cleansing process of the blood stream, which is carried out by the body’s detoxification systems. Without these systems, the body would become toxic and be unable to live. The three main detoxification systems of the body are the Respiratory, Defecatory and Urinary systems. … Read More
Protect Your Body With These Simple Tips
Reading Time: 3 minutes We always begin with diet. The ideal diet would be 80 percent raw, 15 percent cooked and 5 percent junk. An easier approach is 60 percent raw, 30 percent cooked and 10 percent junk. Allowing for the junk removes the resentment energy associated with deprivation. If you ever see me eating a pizza or some other questionable food, you will … Read More
Arthritis? The Right Diet Can Help
Reading Time: 2 minutes What can you do about Arthritis? The first thing I always recommend is a dietary change. It’s not that the diet caused arthritis directly. Uric acid, a by-product of nucleic acid metabolism (the metabolism of DNA and RNA) can aggravate it. Uric acid crystals circulating in the bloodstream may damage the synovial membrane of the joints. When that happens the lubricating … Read More
How Much Vitamin C Should You Take?
Reading Time: 2 minutes How much Vitamin C should I take daily? This is a great question. Each of us is bio-chemically unique. Because of diet and lifestyle, including work environment, different nutrient requirements exist and different levels are present in our blood stream. Unlike most other animals, humans cannot make Vitamin C in their bodies. It must be obtained from food or supplements. … Read More
Getting Results with Higher Potency Supplements
Reading Time: 2 minutes I am a firm believer that if you give the body the nutrients it needs, in meaningful amounts, it will self-correct any imbalances and disharmonies. The body is the magic in correcting imbalances. In most situations there are natural alternatives. However, some don’t work because they are based on low potency supplements. You need to look for an alternative that … Read More
Food Choices Made Easy: Consumer Reports Handy Guide
Reading Time: 3 minutes I just finished reading an article in Consumer Reports, “Pesticides in Produce”, which is about the pesticides in conventional or commercial farming and the organic approach to growing and protecting fruits and vegetables. The article covers many aspects of pesticides, including the risks of conventional foods and how to shop for fresh produce, including organic produce. This is an article … Read More