A healthy diet must include healthy fats, as the human body is designed to metabolize fats, not high sugar content, and needs healthy fats in order to assimilate proteins and other nutrients, produce hormones, and support many bodily functions. Without adequate...
Nutrition is key to vitality and immunity. Every one of the ~724 trillion cells in our bodies requires adequate amounts of water, minerals, enzymes and more for optimal functioning. It’s not just about “filling the void” when we’re hungry. It’s about understanding the...
Cancer cells thrive on sugars, not typically fats. Diets based on fats versus carbohydrates and sugars may not only slow the progression of cancer, but “starve it to death”. Consider then, the power of the ketogenic diet. Cancer Cells Feed on Glucose Cancer cells...
Cancer cells thrive in acidic, not alkaline, environments. Diets designed to be more alkalizing to the body may slow the progression of cancer. Consider then, the power of the alkalizing diet. Alkalizing vs Acidifying Diets When it comes to our diet, alkalinity and...
Soy is a legume known for its phytoestrogens. But it comes with good and bad aspects. That is, it is good in some forms and for some women, but not all forms and not for all women. Soy contains many phytonutrients and isoflavones, which are phytochemicals with potent...
Good news for nursing mothers! Evidence suggests that women who nurse for at least six months after the age of 20 can reduce their breast cancer risk by 25%. Breast Feeding Factors Lowering the Risk of Breast Cancer Breastfeeding is a personal decision and depends...
Studies have shown the risk of developing breast cancer is related to a woman’s exposure to chemicals, xenoestrogens (estrogen mimickers), estrogen, and the hormones produced by her ovaries. Pregnancies reduce the number of menstrual cycles, thereby reducing a woman’s...
Do you remember how old you were when you started your period? Have you noticed girls seem to be buying their first bra at younger and younger ages? Menstruation, Longer Estrogen Exposure, and Breast Cancer In the early part of the 20th century, the age at which girls...
The National Institute of Health (NIH) estimates that two-thirds or more cancers link to toxic chemicals in the environment. The staggering numbers associated with the environment is not a guess. The harmful effects of chemicals in our daily life are identified...
When we metabolize food, the process contributes to the pH in the body. To survive, our bodies require an alkaline pH. Hippocrates was a great Greek physician who some recognize as the father of medicine. He practiced the 80/20 principle, professing that a diet...
Choose This Yummy Cucumber Salad for its Anti-Inflammatory and Immune Boosting Properties Note: To learn more about the health benefits of each ingredient, click it's purple link below. All Organic Ingredients for 2 Servings: 2 medium cucumbers: Do you know...
Learn how to improve lymph flow to reduce inflammation in the body and accompanying health risks.