It’s that time of year. Allergies are rampant. Daylight hours are longer. Kids’ activities are ramping up in preparation for the end of the school year. This creates a perfect storm of stress in the body, which almost always leads to sleep loss. If you’re a natural health lover, you[…]
Read More »Are you allergic to cow’s milk? It wouldn’t surprise me, as it’s a top-eight food allergy. Even if you don’t have a diagnosed allergy, you may notice that you feel differently when you consume milk products — with good reason. If you’re looking to stop feeling sluggish, snotty, and sick[…]
Read More »Want your body to work more efficiently? Want to sleep better, wake up rested, and be free of digestive upset? Want to get rid of that lower belly pooch? Yeah, don’t we all. These are just a few of the great reasons to undertake a cleanse. Skin problems clear up,[…]
Read More »Gluten intolerance and Celiac disease are serious and on the rise. It’s estimated that 1 in 100 people actually have diagnosable Celiac disease, and many more are gluten intolerant. Let’s look at common symptoms: abdominal bloating and pain chronic diarrhea vomiting constipation If you suffer from these regularly, you may[…]
Read More »I bet you struggle with poor digestion from time to time. How’d I guess? Elementary, my dear body builder. First, you eat few carbs, meaning you consume little fiber. Second, you change your diet frequently, throwing your system into mass confusion. Third, you supplement with things meant to bulk you,[…]
Read More »If you’re like me, you want high quality protein but want to avoid soy if possible. I’ve come up with a mix of vegan proteins that works well together, tastes pretty darn good, and is great for both bulking and cutting. I choose to skip soy for many reasons. First,[…]
Read More »Soy is touted as a wonder food, and it’s in just about everything these days. So what’s my beef, you ask? Well, I have lots of issues with your “wonder food”, and I wanted to let you know some of the facts! Myth Versus Fact Myth: Asian people have eaten[…]
Read More »It’s no secret that I’m not exactly on the same side of the health fence as Big Pharma. It shouldn’t come as any surprise, then, that I’m not a fan of your everyday supplements. If your average one-a-day multivitamin is bad, what’s good? The Good My favorite raw foods blog[…]
Read More »Orthorexia–ever heard of it? I came upon this term about 18 months ago when someone accused me of being orthorexic. The person didn’t know me, but thought I had the condition when I had the audacity to suggest (upon being asked) that organic fruits and veggies are better for her[…]
Read More »Former pro wrestler Dwayne Johnson currently stars in the movie The Tooth Fairy. Yes, he plays a Tooth Fairy in the movie. Prior to the Tooth Fairy role, he starred in the movie Return to Witch Mountain. I thought he was great in Witch Mountain as a taxi cab driver who helps[…]
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