We live in such a toxic world today that almost everyone has heard of detoxing or has done a detox in one form or another. These toxins are constantly surrounding us. Some that we can control and avoid and others that we can’t. But, did you know that your body is constantly detoxing itself? Detoxing … Continue reading Detoxing 101
We have all been subjected to the low-fat, low-cholesterol propaganda put out by the FDA, CDC and the Center for Heart Disease stating that fats and cholesterol will clog your arteries and cause heart disease. We have Ancel Keys, and his diet-heart hypothesis from 1953, to thank for that. The diet-heart hypothesis basically stated that … Continue reading Heart Disease, Inflammation & Diet
I am sure that you all have heard of autoimmune disease or at least know someone who is suffering from one. You may even be suffering from an autoimmune disease yourself. Today, it is estimated that 1 in 5 people suffer from an autoimmune disease such as celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis or hashimoto’s … Continue reading Impaired Digestion and Auto-Immunity
The endocrine system is a system of complex relationships between hormones, and hormones are all about communication. Hormones transfer information and instructions from one set of cells to another. Hormones help to regulate metabolism, energy balance, biological clocks, contractions of smooth and cardiac muscles, immune system functions, control growth and development and govern operation of … Continue reading Cortisol, The Stress Hormone
What is adrenal fatigue? How it can affect our everyday life? What are the signs and symptoms that make up this syndrome? How do you cope with and correct adrenal fatigue? It is estimated that 80% of adult Americans will suffer from some form of adrenal fatigue during their lifetime, yet it is still one … Continue reading Adrenal Fatigue
Good quality fats are essential for optimal life. But in today’s diet, we are ingesting poor quality, rancid fats, or we are trying to eat a low-fat diet because we think it’s healthy. Fast food, processed food, fake food and microwaved foods make life easier, but is it worth the price of our health? When … Continue reading Undigested Fats And The Immune System
For cellular and overall well-being the cell membranes must be healthy. The cellular/plasma membranes are made of lipids (fats) and proteins. We need good quality fats and nutrients in the diet to be absorbed and assimilated. Foods such as avocados, nuts, and/or animal fats such as bone broths, cold pressed olive oil that has been … Continue reading Why We Need Fats…At A Cellular Level
I have just completed my first two weeks of holistic nutrition school, and this is what I have learned so far… …the basics What we eat determines our health, and we as a whole do not eat very well. We may think we do with our low fat, low calorie diet, but we are looking at … Continue reading Food Basics…Fats, Protein and Carbs
I set up this blog almost a year ago, but this is my first real post. I recently signed up for a holistic nutrition program, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and though I would document my journey from start to finish...and possibly beyond. I am by no means a writer, but I am invested in this new … Continue reading All Things Health And Wellness
