Nutrition

Yeast Gone Wild

The effects of yeast overgrowth will worsen over time, and will seriously compromise physical, mental and emotional well-being. According to researchers, hidden, deviant fungus may be the reason for any number of seemingly unrelated health complaints. Just another reason why it is so important to not look at symptoms in isolation. Very often, you will find that two seemingly unrelated…

Vegan

A vegan diet omits all animal products and by-products: meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, honey, leather, fur, silk, and wool. Many vegans avoid cosmetics and soaps derived from animal products, as well as foods processed using animal products such as refined white sugar and some wines. Many vegans do not use products tested on animals. Ethical commitment, optimal health, and moral…

Gluten-Free Diet

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and derivatives of these grains. A gluten-free diet is traditionally used to treat individuals that suffer from Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine that is triggered by an individual’s intolerance or hypersensitivity to gluten. Celiac disease can manifest in a variety of symptoms, from gastrointestinal to neurological, and…

Quinoa

People everywhere are turning to quinoa for an excellent, meat-free, complete source of low-fat protein. The high-protein content of this vegetable seed—often mistakenly called a grain—means quinoa has a much lower carbohydrate content than grains, as well as a lower glycemic index. It is also low in sodium and unlike some grains, is completely gluten-free. Quinoa contains a range of…

Not All Sugar is Equal

I get it. I really do. The craze about cutting back on sugar comes with promises of weight loss and looking great in your beachwear this summer—and those promises do deliver. The benefits to the body of eliminating or reducing processed sugar intake have become indisputable: reduction in weight, healing from heart disease and diabetes, less joint aches and muscle…

Hot Yoga

I find it fabulous for Joint Pain, the heat is an added benefit for those suffering from inflamed joints and muscles.  I practice yoga at least once a week in high temperature. Don’t give up on it before you start especially if you say you don’t like heat. The practice of “asanas” or postures is the physical form of Yoga,…

Start typing and press Enter to search

Shopping Cart