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Prevent Cognitive Decline

Posted on January 15, 2024 by nina | 0 Comments

Things that contribute to Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and Things that help prevent these conditions. What are risk factors? Risk factors are aspects of your lifestyle, environment and genetic background that increase the likelihood of getting a disease. Risk factors on their own are not causes of a disease. Rather, risk factors represent an increased chance, but not a certainty, that…

High Fiber reduces Inflammation

Posted on March 26, 2023 by nina | 0 Comments

High Fiber Eases Inflammation. Soluble and Insoluble…what are they, why should we care, and how do we get it? Plagued with achy joints? Your remedy may be found on your plate… New research published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases journal discovered that those that eat a higher fiber diet are less likely to experience osteoarthritic knee pain. The Framingham study…

Oregano Oil’s Many Benefits!

Posted on September 22, 2021 by nina | 0 Comments

Oregano oil to the rescue! Oregano has been used all the way back in ancient Grecian times as a highly effective medicinal herb. The Greeks used it for wounds, insect bites, snakebites, digestive and respiratory infections–and for good reason–oregano oil is the ultimate natural antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal! Oregano essential oil has been proven scientifically to kill bacteria, viruses, fungal infections,…

Autoimmune conditions, Clove oil, and Pycnogenol

Posted on September 7, 2021 by nina | 0 Comments

Autoimmune conditions– how to help heal them and support your Immune System. The many benefits of Cloves–very high in antioxidants. What is Pyncogenol? More that 80 diseases can be classified as autoimmune. Some of the most well known conditions include: Graves disease Celiac Disease Hashimoto’s thyroiditis Crohn’s disease Type 1 diabetes Ulcerative colitis Rheumatoid arthritis Multiple sclerosis Autoimmune…

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What is the Pegan Diet?

Posted on May 17, 2021 by nina | 0 Comments

What is the Pegan Diet? In his new book, functional medicine doctor, Mark Hyman, MD says a Pegan diet—which combines principles of Paleo and Vegan diets—is the best way to eat. We will explore his 13 Pillars of the Pegan Diet. Some say if you live longer, you will spend more time with chronic disease and disability, and…

Vitamin D3, Selenium and More!

Posted on May 8, 2021 by nina | 0 Comments

We Need to Know the Truth About Vitamin D, which affects Covid 19 rates and many organs in the body Bonus Information on the Important Mineral, Selenium-do not under estimate the power of this mineral A scientific review, published in 2006, concluded that the increase in seasonal flu virus is due to the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the…

Time for Something New: Four New Hobby Ideas That Everyone Can Try

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Sherry | 0 Comments

Guest post by: Jennifer McGregor You wouldn’t listen to a radio station that only played one song, even if it was your favorite. Variety is the spice of life, after all, and if your life could use a little more spice, then maybe it’s time to try something new. Perhaps what you need is a new hobby, something that will…

Feel Amazing from Head to Toe by Incorporating These Simple Health Strategies Into Your Day

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Sherry | 0 Comments

Guest post by: Jennifer McGregor The human body is comprised of a collection of systems that all work together to help us to look and feel our very best. If one system isn’t functioning optimally, one or more of our other body systems may struggle to perform as well. However, there are several strategies we can incorporate into our everyday…

15 Myth (mis) conceptions and the facts to debunk them

Posted on August 19, 2020 by nina | 0 Comments

15 Myth-conceptions about your Health and Well Being Low Fat diets are healthy and best way to lose weight: FACT: Many low-fat or no-fat foods have added sugar, starch, or salt to make up for the reduction in fat. These “wonder” foods…

The Lymphatic System