Fruit Juice – The Hidden Danger
At the hospital the other day, I overheard someone asking a patient what kind of juice they wanted with dinner. The patient explained that they were diabetic and should just have water, but the person taking the order convinced them to...
Healthy Trail Mix
What's so unhealthy about a mixture of nuts? Absolutely nothing, but we all know that trail mix sneaks in some extras. Candy, yogurt-covered raisins, and fried banana chips, just to name a few. And on top of it all, there is usually added...
Healthy Bread Alternatives
Food marketers are clever. They know you're trying to be healthy so they provide so called healthy options. Funny thing is that whole wheat bread may just be white bread with a little bit of wheat flour mixed in and in most cases, this...
Medication Swaps to Heal Your Body
Common over-the-counter medications, like ibuprofen, can have detrimental long-term side effects. So here are some healthy and natural alternatives. Medication Swaps for Headaches Every day, more the 30 million people worldwide take an...
5 Food Swaps to Heal Your Body
Food marketers are clever. They know you are trying to be healthy so they provide so-called healthy options. Yet, many of them are not healthy at all. So, let's debunk 5 foods most think are healthy, but aren't, and what to eat instead....
Are grains bad for you?
Let’s go way back. The only grain you would find is wild grain. Then, about 10,000 years ago, we began to plant and cultivate grain, mainly to keep up with the demands of people gathering and living in the same area. To make grain edible...
Is “everything in moderation” really a good plan?
The phrase, “everything in moderation,“ is often bantered about freely in a wide variety of situations.? The phrase was originally spoken in the Bible by the apostle Paul. The context, in this case, had to do with the consumption of meat that was sacrificed to idols,...
Avocado: A Nutrient-Packed Fruit
That round green ball that makes such good guacamole packs a powerful health punch! Where does the avocado come from? The avocado is believed to have originated in Puebla, Mexico. The oldest evidence of the avocado was found in a cave in Puebla, Mexico and dates back...
10 Ways to Heal High Blood Pressure
Do you suffer from high blood pressure? High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, means that the pressure in your bloodstream is much higher than it should be. Your system is under pressure and increasing its internal tension. What Causes High Blood Pressure?...
5 Ways to Heal Candida
Candida is common, and it’s symptoms are vast. Many have Candida without being aware and yet it’s often misdiagnosed. What is Candida? Candida is a fungus, a type of yeast, in your mouth and intestines. It is normally benign and beneficial in normal amounts. Guess...