Tag: Nutrition
You may not realize it, but people have been supplementing vitamins and minerals for thousands of years. It is a common misconception that our ancestors only ate off of the land, and most people are not aware that ancient cultures treated nutritional deficiency with whatever crude methods that were available to them at the time. […]
Herbs and spices have been used for culinary and medicinal purposes since the beginning of time. Their nutritional benefits are outstanding and enhance foods in so many different ways that people are still figuring out new mixes and blends. Truth is, most people couldn’t imagine food without the flavor that herbs and spices provide. Yet, […]
You’ve probably heard a lot about green superfoods. They’re the main ingredients in healthy energy bars, pre-made smoothie powders and even now in gluten-free cereals. Now, don’t let the name mislead you. You don’t need to wear a cape and they won’t turn you into the Incredible Hulk when they eat them. The reason they’re […]
On Oct. 21, 2014, Jen Hartney received a phone call with her breast cancer diagnosis. Thirty-five years old. Thirty-eight weeks pregnant. … That’s not the time anyone would expect cancer to swing into your life. “There was definitely a point where I felt like I was probably a little bit oblivious to the details of […]
Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) is an essential nutrient found in Brassica vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and collard greens. Diindolylmethane (DIM) is the digestion derivative of indole-3-carbinol via condensation formed in the acidic environment of the stomach. If you are going to use I3C as a nutritional supplement (and you may want to consider this after reading this article), […]
Natural treatments for cancer are more imperative than ever as the disease continues to destroy lives. Despite all the “modern day” medical advances, cancer kills millions annually. The medical community likes to point out that fewer people are dying from their cancers than ever before and that’s true to a point. Some common cancers have […]
It was a noble ambition: “Prevention of diseases, not cure, or treatment, should be society’s foremost goal” — one that Dr. Hulda Clark relentlessly pursued within the naturopathic medicine field. Hulda Clark earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in biology at the University of Saskatchewan. Clark continued her studies at McGill University […]
Held to be sacred by the Incas, researchers have recently taken a close look at certain antioxidant phytonutrients in quinoa and two flavonoids, quercetin and kaempferol, are now known to be abundant in concentrated amounts. In fact, the concentration of these two flavonoids in quinoa can sometimes be greater than their concentration in high-flavonoid berries […]
Beets are popular among athletes and are widely used to help enhance performance and endurance. Research has also linked beet juice to naturally fighting inflammation, increasing stamina, and even reducing blood pressure. They are a rich source of nutrients and fiber and work well in any juice recipe. Try this high energy, cleansing juice recipe […]
Can you imagine the world without cancer? Dr. Margaret Cuomo says it’s a dream that can become a reality. There are 4,600 new cases of cancer reported each day. In A World Without Cancer, Dr. Cuomo highlights 10 lifestyle changes to lower the risk of cancer while improving the quality of life. A World Without Cancer […]