There’s nothing quite like finding yourself in the midst of an airborne-virus pandemic to cause you to consider the air quality of your home. Most people understand that clean air is important for a healthy life. Knowing what to do to keep the air in our homes breathable is where the questions start. Read on to find out how to keep the air in your home healthy.
Using cold as a treatment for inflammation and injuries goes back to the ancient Egyptians. Purposeful exposure to cold causes your body to undergo hermetic stress. According to Clean Eating Magazine, “Hormesis refers to the adaptation that makes us stronger when we’re exposed to environmental stressors.” Many cultures have advocated polar bear swims, cold showers to start the day or icing achy bodies. This could be your new favorite routine for good health. Read on to find out if it is.
Kombucha is a fermented tea, made by fermenting yeast with black tea and sugar. It has been around for thousands of years, originating in Asia. One story says that it was named after a Korean physician “Kombu” who healed Emperor Inyko of Japan with the tea. Then, the tea took on Kombu’s name, “Kombu” + “cha” (which means tea.)
Human Evolution
“Paleo” is short for “Paleolithic” and refers to a diet similar to one our cavemen-ancestors would have eaten. A Paleo diet eliminates processed foods, sugars, dairy and grains and is reputed to help shed unwanted pounds, reduce inflammation and give you steady energy all day long. Find out how to live a Paleo life by reading more. Read more
Can water reduce inflammation?
This month we are, again, focusing on ways to reduce inflammation. (See last month’s article here). This time, we are looking at how drinking water, particularly Electrolyzed Reduced Water, can help reduce inflammation. Properly hydrating your body is an excellent way to remove toxins and waste from your system. Drinking alkaline water (8.0 or higher) goes beyond simple hydration since it efficiently works at a molecular level. Read on to find out how. Read more
Beauty at what price?
That new lotion you just bought smells so delicious, it couldn’t be hiding toxins in there, could it? Unfortunately, many of the lotions and potions we use every day contain chemicals that are allowed in the United States, but it doesn’t mean they are good for you. Many chemicals that are legal here, are illegal in European countries. Conversely, chemicals that are not allowed in the US are found in European countries. How do we know what is a toxin and what is safe? Read more
Cold Laser Therapy, also called Low Level Light Therapy, is a treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to help speed the body’s healing process. It can help patients who suffer from acute and chronic conditions to reduce swelling, help eliminate pain, decrease spasms and increase functionality. This is an FDA-approved, non-invasive, non-prescription therapy.
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February 1, 2017
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Elimination, squatting
Elimination Station
Elimination — yup. We’re going to talk about THAT. Every human organism relies on the ability to successfully eliminate waste from its system or die. Getting waste out quickly is a benefit to any biological system. In humans, our bodies are designed to evacuate in a squatting position, and long before the modern toilet was invented, our ancestors squatted. Many cultures still use toilets that require squatting, which would be viewed as odd here in the United States. Read more
Too much sugar makes us want more sugar.
Early humans needed sugar to survive. They needed it for energy (glucose) and to help store fat (fructose) for times when food was scarce. In order to help them survive the human brain developed a craving for this delicious ingredient. Richard Johnson, professor in the Medicine Department of the University of Colorado, speculates that the “feel good” response modern humans get from sugar is a holdover from this early survival response.
Today, in our sugar-run-amuck world, that craving has the opposite effect. Too much of a good thing is making us sick. Most of us know it’s bad for our teeth and our waistline, but it is much more destructive than that. Overindulgence on sugar affects many areas of our body. Read more
Toxins in Seafood
Many people are concerned about the amount of mercury in fish. Unfortunately, pollution affects all of our food sources, whether fish, fowl or fruit. Making better decisions about all of the food we eat is essential, and fish is no different. Reduce consumption of toxins in seafood by deciding how often to eat fish, which varieties to eat and from where the fish come. Read more
