Sugar consumption in America is totally out of control. In 1997 Americans devoured 7.3 billion pounds of candy, spent 23.1 billion dollars on candy and gum, and ate an average of 6 regular size candy bars per week. This costs $54 billion annually to the dental industry. In 1915 the average sugar consumption was 15-20 […]
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Wow, I had no idea. The things I keep learning about how our bodies really work is amazing to me. I do believe this refers only to supplements, not to those eaten in the course of a healthy diet. A great poster and learning tool!
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When this fast was mentioned I immediately had a feeling of foreboding, I don’t know what I expected but I was wrong. This fast seems to be nutritionally sound, healthy, and does not tout itself as a magic cure-all, in fact, it’s primary use is to draw closer to God. I think if you are
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10 Foods That Burn Belly Fat: I thought this was a really cool video, I hope you like it too. I love learning about different foods and how they react in my body. Remember with these foods, the less processing the better, and try something new, you may be pleasantly surprised!
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Fruits are a delicious addition to any diet, but some are higher in sugar if you are watching sugar intake. Here are a few helpful suggestions, but if it comes to fruit or candy, eat the fruit! 1. Watermelon: A staple at summer barbecues, picnics and potlucks, watermelon is lower in fiber and higher in
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There are symptoms of overactive thyroid, underactive thyroid, and risk factors for thyroid cancer. A risk factor does not mean you will get cancer, it is simply a commonality of many patients. Most thyroid diseases are treatable, if you have these symptoms please see your health care professional.
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A new study by the Oregon Health and Science University states that a diet laden with fructose, like the typical American diet, may be leading us to overeat. Scientists used MRI imaging and discovered that a beverage with fructose does not give any feeling of fullness as a beverage with simple glucose does. It’s a
For many people their pets are members of the family, I myself have a grand furbaby. If the worst happens and you need to save a beloved pet, here is a great poster that shows you how. Good stuff to know, and I hope you never need it.
We are all set and excited to start this tomorrow I hope! Remember, if you don’t want to do this, it is okay, if you do want to, I am tickled pink to have you on board. Remember we are eliminating as much processed sugar and high fructose corn syrup as possible, we are not
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Nature’s Pharmacy Did you know that some fruits, vegetables and nuts that you eat on a daily basis are shaped like the part of the body their good for!!! It’s really amazing how we can cure almost all the diseases out there by using natural remedies!!! Carrots Sliced Carrots look like the human eye! It’s
Essential Water Water is extremely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but can only survive a week without water. Water helps maintain healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and regulating appetite, it also helps increase energy levels. The most common cause of daytime fatigue is
Menopause and Andropause Yes men go through something too! All about what to expect, and knowing what you can blame on natural changes! There are several things a Dr. or herbalist can recommend to allay symptoms, knowledge is power when it comes to your body. I highly recommend this to everyone, even if it’s years
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All You Need to Know About Tea I drink quite a bit of tea, and I was completely unaware that brewing different types takes different times and temperatures to prevent bitterness.This explains a lot! Their are many different types of tea with all kinds of different benefits. Here are a few teas with their benefits:
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Resolutions This time of year many of us are thinking about New Year’s Resolutions, a tradition for people who are wanting to improve themselves in some way. We don’t have to wait until a special day to make a change, but a new year is so filled with promise and expectation it can be a
5 Super Food Duos Certain super food combinations would increase the benefits enormously . Some food combinations seem like they were meant to work together. By adding duos to your diet a couple of times each week, your going to multiply the overall wellness effect. Top 5 Food Combinations For Better Health 1. Vitamin C
This is an amazing article, I firmly believe in the body’s ability to heal itself and to try natural remedies first. I do not believe in the exclusion of professional medical advice however, and your doctor should be kept abreast of all remedies you are trying. Here are 36 natural substances which have been studied
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Lemongrass Tea and Benefits of Lemongrass My mom actually sent me this poster, growing up in the Black Hills I am a huge fan of sage and lemongrass, just smelling them makes me happy. If you dislike the texture of lemongrass but like the flavor with fish, chicken, rice, or whatever, you can use the
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The Benefits of Meditation Mediation lessens stress, lowers blood pressure, decreases anxiety and depression, and enhances your sense of well-being. I am a big advocate of meditation, and practice mindfulness most often. This poster will show you the most common types and a short rundown on how to perform them, I recommend trying different styles,
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