We are asked this question a lot, so I wanted to take some time to review what these two compounds are and how the body/brain uses them so it becomes clear why one is better than the other to raise serotonin levels in the brain. (more…)
Should I take ibuprofen before or after training if I have pain?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which include ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin, can be very effective at relieving pain and are readily available over-the-counter; most people don’t think twice about taking them. However, using them comes at a cost to your health. (more…)
This post was written by Tracie Hittman, MS, and will cover a quick overview about digestive enzymes. Most people don’t spend any time thinking about how the foods we eat get converted into energy. Luckily, our enzymes do the job whether we think about it or not. However, as you will see, we need to give our bodies all the help they need to properly digest food as we continue our walk along the natural path. (more…)
This post will be devoted to fiber, a topic few people would like to spend time talking about, but one that is nonetheless extremely important to your overall health and well-being. This post is again written by our quest writer, Tracie Hittman, MS. So sit back, relax, and enjoy getting a quick course on what fiber is, why it is important and how you can get enough of it in your diet to help you achieve optimal health. (more…)
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Specific Body Part |
Vegetables | Nuts, Grains & Seeds | Fruits |
| Gall Bladder | Broccoli
Cauliflower Carrots Lettuce Radishes Spinach Sweet potato |
Flax seed
Olive oil Sunflower seeds
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Apples
Blackberries Lemons Pears Pineapple
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| Liver | All green leafy vegetables* Artichoke leaf Asparagus, Beets Brussels sprouts Cabbage, Carrots Celery, Cucumbers Dandelion, Endive Green beans Okra, Onions Potato skin Reishi mushrooms Radishes, Spinach String beans Turnips, Watercress |
Almonds
Barley Brown rice Lentils Oat bran Peanuts Rice Soybeans Sunflower seeds
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Apples
Blackberries Black cherries Figs Gooseberries Grapes Papaya Peaches Prunes Strawberries
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| Foods to help in Detoxification
(High in methionine: activates enzymes and energy metabolism & aids in detoxification) |
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower Garlic Horseradish Kale Kelp Leek Parsnip Radish Red Cabbage Snap pea Spinach Turnip Watercress |
Bass
Cod Flounder Mackerel Perch Pumpkin Seeds Swordfish Trout Tuna Turkey
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Raspberry
Pineapple |
You are only as healthy as your body’s ability to digest and absorb the food you eat. Except for typical cold symptoms, digestive issues are the most common reason people seek medical advice. Every year, Americans spend 87 billion dollars on direct medical cost due to digestive issues. (Lipski xv) These numbers demonstrate what an extreme issue our lack of digestive wellness is costing not only our pocket books but also our health and wellbeing. (more…)
Give the gift of health!
