Present in every human cell, protein makes up about 20% of the human body. From Maricopa: the word protein is a Greek word, meaning “of utmost importance.” Proteins are called the workhorses of life as they provide the body with structure and perform a vast array of...
Hydration is Required for Bone Growth You might be surprised to learn that hydration is not about alkalinity or how much water you drink. Let’s explore water systems with the ultimate goal of ensuring that each of us can acquire true hydration and bone-building water...
There’s Amazing Healing in Hydrogen “Molecular hydrogen exerts biological effects on nearly all organs. It has anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging effects and contributes to the regulation of autophagy and cell death.” Additionally, “hydrogen water has...
Hydration is Not as Simple as Drinking Fluids Hydration isn’t just about drinking water or fluids, but also the introduction of electrolytes necessary for the body to operate properly. With adequate hydration, the body can regulate fluid volume, nerve impulses, muscle...
The human body needs multi-minerals more than vitamins. And while minerals can function in the body without vitamins, vitamins cannot function in the body without minerals. Minerals are essential for all cellular activity and organ and system functions in the body -...
Do you know that many supposed “healthy” foods contain toxins and compounds that can undermine your health and wellbeing? Truth is, many naturally occurring ingredients in produce and foods inhibit nutrient absorption and increase inflammation in the body,...
Eating organically may reduce the risk of all cancers, especially postmenopausal breast cancer and lymphomas. According to JAMA, promoting organic food consumption could be a promising preventive strategy against cancer. Since our immune system is our best defense...
“Is what I am about to put in my mouth for nutrition or some other purpose?” The answer to this question is a driving force behind the levels of (chronic) inflammation in most of our bodies. If we eat consistently and primarily for nutrition, we should experience less...
Do you know that many foods, particularly plants and legumes, contain naturally-occurring toxins and anti-nutrients that can be reduced or neutralized with proper food preparation or cooking techniques? Or that many food nutrients only become bioavailable with proper...
The human body is designed to take in healthy fat and convert it to the sugars (glucose) it can metabolize. The human body is NOT designed to handle the high sugar and carb content of the Standard American Diet (calorie-rich and nutrient-poor). Since a high sugar and...