Using chemicals and toxins in your garden isn’t the smartest idea, and let’s not forget those deadly pesticides and fertilizers. These products are cheap, but they’re the last thing you want to use. They harm both the environment and your health. Have you ever considered using vinegar instead of your regular pesticides? It’s the new eco-friendly … Read more
I have multiple kidney stones. I would like to know what kind of foods I should avoid. What kind of natural treatment, if any, do you recommend? My doctor told me to drink plenty of water and to avoid tea. I know there must be more food/drink that I should avoid than just that. Knowing … Read more
Curing type 2 diabetes is possible. Following are dietary recommendations for curing diabetes. They are broken into two groups of simple instructions. Six dos and six don’ts. Keep in mind, however, that just because they are easy to state, doesn’t mean that they will be easy to stick to. The Don’ts : Foods to Avoid … Read more
When it comes to your brain, bigger is better. Studies have shown that people with greater brain volume have sharper, quicker minds. But our brains begin to shrink as we age. After age 25, our brains lose about 2 grams of weight every year. But what if eating certain foods could keep your brain big … Read more
Is the concept of curing type 2 diabetes through diet really such a strange notion? After all, diet was one of the key contributors that got you into this situation in the first place. Conventional wisdom seems to disagree, however. While diet, exercise, and lifestyle are nearly universally acknowledged as vital components required for managing … Read more
Prediabetes and diabetes are growing at an alarming rate in this country. According to the latest data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30 million American adults have diabetes and another 84 million have prediabetes, a condition that, if left unchecked, can lead to diabetes in five years. What’s even … Read more
Added sugar is the single worst ingredient in the modern diet. It can have harmful effects on metabolism and contribute to all sorts of diseases. Here are 10 disturbing reasons why you should avoid added sugar like the plague. 1. Added Sugar Contains No Essential Nutrients and is Bad For Your Teeth You’ve probably heard … Read more
Simple home remedies can treat (and prevent) dry skin. Xeroderma, commonly known as dry skin, is a manageable condition that affects nearly everyone at some point throughout his or her life. Thankfully, skin typically heals itself. Yet the weather and our environment can affect how skin heals—you may need to take steps to prevent and … Read more
We all know when something is inflamed on the outside, but the problem really starts inside the body. Internal inflammation can happen for a host of reasons such as from poor dietary habits, environmental toxin exposures, immune system overactivity (allergies, autoimmune disease), digestive problems and even hormone imbalances. A high level of inflammation within the … Read more
If you’ve ever had a vaginal yeast infection, you’re all too familiar with the telltale symptoms that make it so miserable: itching, burning, swelling, painful urination, and an unpleasant white discharge. The majority of yeast infections result from an overgrowth of Candida albicans, a fungal organism that naturally inhabits the vagina, gastrointestinal tract, and skin … Read more