In today’s fast-paced world, many of us seek quick and easy solutions to satisfy our sweet tooth. However, the excessive consumption of artificial sweeteners like Splenda and refined sugars can have detrimental effects on our overall health and well-being. It is crucial to understand the […]
What pain reliever do you reach for? Have you considered the different side effects each one can have? What about the damage you are doing to your body, due to the chemicals in that little pill. Let’s discuss the differences. (And some better choices!) Acetaminophen, […]
I have written on the benefits of magnesium, as there are PLENTY! I have failed to mention the different forms of magnesium and what each one is good for. Many people go to Walmart or Walgreens and buy cheap magnesium. Yes, you are getting some […]
Have you ever tried apple cider vinegar? Did you know that apple cider vinegar has so many good properties! Although it can be hard to drink, there are other ways to put it in your diet. You can get organic, unfiltered and/or raw vinegar. Unfiltered […]
The milk thistle plant is native to the Mediterranean and it’s name is derived from the milky white veins on the leaves and white sap they produce. Other names for milk thistle is: Saint Mary’s Thistle, holy thistle, variegated thistle and Scotch thistle. Milk thistle […]
Psyllium husk comes from the husk of the psyllium seed, which the body can not digest. It grows worldwide but is most common in India and is best known as a natural laxative known as a bulking fiber. Once it is ingested, it expands and draws water […]
Do you or someone you know drink diet soda instead of regular full sugar soda? Diet soda is soda that mimics the taste of regular soda without the sugar. They use artificial sweeteners to achieve the same “sweet” taste (with a terrible after taste, in […]
Do you know if you are getting enough omega 3s? Most people don’t even think about things like omega 3 or 6. With our diet in the United States, we get way more 6s than we do 3s! Where do 3 and 6 come from? […]
What are the uses for Vitamin E? Vitamin E has multiple uses and is a known antioxidant. Antioxidants prevent free radical damage to specific fats in the body that are critical for your health and naturally slowing aging. Benefits of including Vitamin E in your diet […]
Have you ever heard of L-lysine? Have you ever had a fever blister (cold sore) or shingles? Lysine is a building block for protein. It’s an essential amino acid because your body cannot make it, so you need to obtain it from food. Lysine is […]
