THE BENEFITS OF ALGAE The field of epigenetics has proven that our health and DNA are directly impacted by what we eat- in other words, our food literally speaks to our cells. However, over the last fifty years our food has become stripped of nutrients, our soil has become lifeless, our oceans have become polluted,
WHY SLEEP IS SO IMPORTANT Next to importance of, what you feed your body, and how you move your body, is how you rest your body and that is called sleep. Without proper sleep habits, you cannot expect to have a healthy immune system. We all know how awful we feel when our sleep gets
In May as we were entering our 6th week into Covid, I decided that it would be a good time to teach and encourage people how to take control of their health. How does that saying go? We only fear what we do not know. We are bombarded with conflicting reports and statistics on a
FOCUS ON HEALTH Given the environment we are living in, it is crucial to focus on the only thing that we can control right NOW — our HEALTH. We must take serious and practical measures to strengthen our immune system. I would love to help you with that. The coronavirus is made up of many
WHAT IS METABOLISM? Metabolism is defined as all the chemical processes in your body that cause food to be broken down and used for energy and growth. Some people complain that they have either a fast or slow metabolism and blame it on their genetics. Although genetics may contribute slightly, there are many other lifestyle
We all know that it is important to spend time in the sun. It feels good and provides us with vitamin D that is so necessary for our health. The problem, however, is that too much sun exposure combined with not having enough protection can cause painful sunburns. When it comes to protection and sunscreens,
Soy is everywhere these days, but depending on who you ask , you will receive different responses as to whether it is a healthy or harmful food . Soybeans are a complete protein source and provide more protein than any other legume. Because of their bland flavor and high nutrient content, soybeans can be made
What exactly is the Keto diet? The Keto diet has been very trendy the last few years . The Ketogenic diet is designed to help you lose weight and fat within the body by eating mostly fat, some protein, and very little carbs. The premise is “eat fat to lose fat “ . The goal
Honey and sugar, although both very sweet, are very different products . The empty calories in sugar contribute directly to overweight, diabetes, tooth decay and overall poor health. As little as 2 teaspoons of sugar changes the blood chemistry so that the body is no longer in balance. WHAT IS HONEY? Honey is a natural
WHAT IS COLLAGEN? Collagen is the most abundant protein in our body. It is a basically a raw collection of amino acids that is found in our skin, bones, muscles, digestive system and blood vessels. Collagen is well known for replacing dead skin cells and for the elasticity and strength of our skin. BENEFITS OF
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