We’ve all heard about the weight loss effects of the ketogenic diet, but have you heard of the keto brain? A Little Keto History Before the whole world knew it as the most recent effective weight loss eating style, the ketogenic diet was helping patients get better. Doctors prescribe it to patients suffering from serious [...]
We know that sugar is bad for us, but it’s also pretty hard to resist. Sugar, which is converted to glucose in our blood, can give us cavities, grow our waistline, and contribute to anxiety and depression, but it’s addictive nature often foils our efforts to quit it. Now there’s even more compelling evidence [...]
The week-and-a-half that precedes a new year is as much about indulging on food as much as it is re-connecting with loved ones. More often than not, people let go of inhibitions when it comes to the delicious feasts, which leads to that infamous “holiday weight” gain. Before blaming the sumptuous meats on the table, [...]
Along with the boom of the Keto lifestyle, more and more people’s eyes are opening to the astounding benefits of avocados. Gone are the days when this fruit was constricted to being a dip for nachos. Today, the avocado has made its way into all kinds of dishes, from breakfast toasts to nightcap drinks, here [...]
Sta Do your meds heal you? Very few question whether or not those drugs would really heal us. Some could simply serve as duct tape for the symptoms. Danger of Statins Sadly, the statin drugs your doctor prescribed to lower your cholesterol have side effects that are as bad or worse as the problem they [...]
Did you know that not drinking enough water can make you sick, tired and fat? This is what happens when you're dehydrated! Dehydration can masquerade as a wide variety of physical symptoms, including hunger. Next time you feel hungry, cranky or fatigued, try guzzling a tall glass of water and notice how you feel 10 [...]
The liver is one of the hardest working organs in the body and the most abused. It has many jobs. It aids in digestion by breaking down carbs, proteins and fats into glucose, the body’s fuel. It also creates proteins, store vitamins and detoxifies the blood. Because it works so hard, it’s important to give [...]
People say that nothing lasts forever, but certain chemicals do. Yes, you might be ingesting or inhaling “forever chemicals” that takes, well, forever for your body to expel. This health villain can go undetected, sneaking up on your system and wreaking havoc silently. To protect yourself and your family, we compiled the information you need [...]
What is Glyphosate? In modern times, with the pollutants and agro-chemicals in our environment, detoxing the body is as important as cleaning a house. One of those is glyphosate. This popular herbicide weed killer was introduced by Monsanto in 1996 and sold under the name ‘Round Up’. Monsanto also created and popularized the use of [...]
Food cravings are the usual culprits that derail most diets and detox programs. But these compelling urges are not just signs of weak discipline, they’re messages that your body or emotional state need something. Changing your relationship with your cravings and learning to decode them can make all the difference in sticking to your detox [...]
