Powerful Immune System Boosters
The immune system is our internal warrior. It fights for us, even when we sleep, literally, or especially when we sleep. It defends us against the micro-organisms that cause disease. Depleting our immune system of the necessary winning ingredients is similar to weakening an assured champion. In order to be victorious on a constant basis, […]
Nutrition for Radiation—What You Need to Know and Do
Please read these radiation melt-down news articles. ”Plumes of Mysterious Steam Rise from Crippled Nuclear Reactor at Fukushima” “Five Years On, Clean Up Fukushima’s Reactors Remain A Distant Goal“ Jessica Stamm, from Stamm Nutrition, wrote this article in 2011: What You Need to Know About Radiation <img class=”progressiveMedia-noscript js-progressiveMedia-inner” src=”https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1600/0*YVEtzTG1_BMzTaAk.jpg”> Living in Hawaii, I am aware […]
Drug-Free Migraine Remedy by Dr. Giancarlo Licata
The most common form of migraine treatment today is the use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Not only are these medications costly, but they also can cause numerous, negative side effects. Here are some common drug therapies and their side effects. | Imitrex | Maxalt | Zomig | Relpax | •Abnormal Sensations (tingling, burning) •Dizziness […]
How Toxic Are Your Household Cleaning Supplies?
Personal Health When consumers buy commercial cleaning prod- ucts, we expect them to do one thing: clean! We use a wide array of scents, soaps, detergents, bleaching agents, softeners, scourers, polishes, and specialized cleaners for bathrooms, glass, drains, and ovens to keep our homes sparkling and sweet-smelling. While the chemicals in cleaners foam, bleach, and […]
The Amazing Benefits of Coconut Oil
COCONUT OIL IS CLASSIFIED AS A “SUPERFOOD.” IT CONTAINS HOLISTIC BENEFITS FOR VARIOUS ASPECTS OF YOUR HEALTH, INCLUDING PEAK PERFORMANCE ENERGY AND ENDURANCE. ITS HEALTHY FAT ACTUALLY PROMOTES WEIGHT LOSS. Anyone who knows me or has heard me lecture knows that I am a little over the top in my excitement about the amazing healing […]
Earth-Friendly Cooking: Solar Ovens
On April 22 we celebrated Earth Day. One of the best ways to treat the earth with kindness is to turn to the sun for energy. Sure there are multiple sources of energy available on the earth; some contribute to the health of our planet and others deplete it. We, as humans, have been able […]
What’s Lurking in Your Corn?
Wheat, rice, peanuts, spoiled produce (especially apples used in apple juice), and milk and meat (because the animals are fed moldy corn) are also significant contributors of mycotoxins in our daily diets. The key thing in all of this is looking at the type of mycotoxin found in the different foods. Corn and peanuts contain […]
Brazilian Jataí Honey
As the old saying goes, “I’ll take my vinegar with a teaspoon and my honey with a ladle.” Throughout the ages, honey has been considered a source of energy. It is also a naturally predigested food. Foods that are broken up by enzymes outside the body are known as “predigested.” Sauerkraut, sourdough, sprouted seeds, and […]
The Language of Yoga
Many students new to yoga have questions about some of the Sanskrit terms that are frequently heard in a yoga class. I have had students approach me to ask the meaning of “Om” and “Namaste”, because they felt uncomfortable repeating something that they did not know the meaning of. Whether it be for religious reasons […]
Keep on Moving: Going for a Stroll in the Park
On a warm, breezy, afternoon while the birds are chirping and there are puffy white clouds in the sky, there is no better place to be than the park.—Anastasia Johnson Whether you would rather sip on lemonade while sitting in the grass reading a book, jog around the trail, or play with your kids on […]