In continuation from last week, let’s talk about how to get the most out of your protein powders. Organic Sources Protein powders are often formulated from several organic sources. Besides avoiding chemical residues, evidence suggests that food grown organically is more nutritious. The Organic Consumer Association says, “Studies show that organic foods contain more...
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Naturally Pumped Prt 1
So it’s June and, after months of utter excess, you’ve decided to join resolutionists everywhere by upping your exercise commitment and downsizing your intake of junk food. Good move, especially if you want to boost your levels of energy and overall well-being – to say nothing of helping to decrease your waist size while...
The Wonderful Benefits of Chard
Been cutting grass lately? Or are your allergies flaring? Many of signs point to the fact that it’s most definitely Spring and the heat and humidity are even pressing Summer into our minds. Of course, for many of us, Spring and Summer means gardening. Today I am going to share with you about a...
A Better B Part 1
The B family of vitamins is a big, busy crew that plays dozens of roles within the body. Among them is vitamin B12, which is as active as any of its nutritional siblings when it comes to supporting health and well-being. Another name for vitamin B12 is cobalamin. There are several types, one of...
Herbs for Allergies
Perhaps now more noticeably than ever do we see the need for allergy relief. Rubbing eyes, ticklish throat, and runny noses seem to be more and more common. However, instead of just talking about the problems let’s talk solutions. Today we’re going to focus on what herbs can do to help sooth any allergies...
Mom & Iron
With Mother’s Day coming up fast, today we are going to talk about what can help mom out. Most of us are spread rather thin with so much to do but so little time, although cliché, often times reality. However, many times that can merely be a feeling instead of reality. When you’re tired,...
Why Turmeric?
Quickly becoming known throughout the country as a pain reliever, today I hope to shed some light on the other advantages to one of nature’s “miracle” herbs. Primarily native to India, the turmeric root has been a staple in many foods in that region of the world but today we’re going to talk about...
Hidden Hazard Part 2
Continuing on the subject from last week, the effects of low magnesium in kids. What’s worse, about a third of all youngsters are overweight. This has been associated with low magnesium; in turn, such deficiency has been linked to insulin resistance, a diabetes risk factor (Indian Pediatrics 2/12, Diabetes Care 5/05). In fact, a...
Hidden Hazard Part 1
From breathing problems to nervous agitation, many children in the US suffer from ailments for which there are no easily discernible causes. The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reports that 8.3 million children suffer from respiratory allergies. And as many as 1 in 10 kids wrestle with some sort of anxiety disorder,...
Green Tea Detox
In honor of the holiday we’re going to continue the green theme. This week we’re going to share some great information about the use of green tea to help your body detox. As many of you realize that toxicity can come in many ways from foods we eat or the exhaust from our cars....