Fiber – Are You Getting Enough?

Fiber – Are You Getting Enough?

by | Apr 25, 2013 | Eating Naturally, Natural Remedies, Natural Weight Loss, Naturopathic Health, Nutrition

This post is 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. So sit back, relax, and enjoy getting a quick course of 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…)

Chemistry of a Craving – Part 2 of 3

Chemistry of a Craving – Part 2 of 3

by | Feb 26, 2013 | Eating Naturally, Natural Remedies, Natural Weight Loss, Naturopathic Health

In Part 1 of The Chemistry of a Craving, we established that brain chemicals called neurotransmitters are responsible for those strong, urge-type cravings (especially for sweets and soda) that control many people. The basic biochemistry goes something like this: the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine are involved in controlling your mood, as well as the appetite center of your brain.  When your body senses that it doesn’t have enough serotonin, it tries to make more. In order to increase serotonin levels in the brain, your body needs more of the amino acid tryptophan, the major precursor of serotonin. (more…)

Chemistry of a Craving – Part 1 of 3

Chemistry of a Craving – Part 1 of 3

by | Feb 19, 2013 | Eating Naturally, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic Health

Everybody has had a craving for a certain food at one time or another, whether that is for a good salad after a vegetable-drought or your favorite ice cream on a warm summer evening. But some people suffer from insatiable cravings that drive them on a regular basis. I’m talking about a “get between me and my chocolate and you risk kissing the floor” type cravings. If you are one of those people, or know somebody that has these, read on. (more…)