(See below for my favorite desert: Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse Recipe) There are so many reasons – and so many ways – to love avocado. A culinary delight, avocados provide up to 20 nutrients including fiber, vitamins K, C and E, as well as folate, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. In fact, they actually have four… Read More Why Should I Eat Avocado?
“Maldigestion, malabsorption, and abnormal gut flora and ecology are often found to be primary contributing factors not only to gastrointestinal disorders but also to a wide variety of chronic, systemic illnesses.” … Read More Leaky Gut, Causes and Cures
A physician such as Dr. Wells, who is helping a person establish a natural approach to relieving gastric reflux understands–and teaches their patient–that conventional drugs, at best, have only masked their symptoms …… Read More Dangers of PPI’s and Natural Healing of Acid Reflux
Toxicity Self Test Rate each of the following symptoms on a scale from 0 to 5 (5 being the most severe) based on the past 30 days. Read more from Dr. Wells about detoxification. __ Diarrhea __ Constipation __ Belching, passing gas __ Bloated feeling __ Heartburn __ Total __ Itchy ears __ Earaches /… Read More How do I know if I’m toxic?
Chia Seeds: Tiny Powerhouse Chia seeds were prized by ancient cultures as a source of sustainable energy. In fact, “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for strength. A tiny nutrition powerhouse, Chia is rich in dietary fiber and contains significant amounts of minerals and vitamins. One ounce of Chia seeds provides… Read More Chia Seeds: Tiny Powerhouse
What is inflammation actually? Inflammation is a good thing! Immune cells in the area send alert signals called cytokines and they bring healing to the area in need. Cytokines cause healing and also cause pain. When it goes on daily, weekly, chronically is when our body gets out of balance. In general, if our… Read More Reducing inflammation in the body
Food & You: The Body-Mind Connection There’s no doubt about it: what we eat, and how much we eat, has a direct impact on our physical health. But did you know that those same choices also influence mood, mental alertness, memory, and emotional well-being? Food can act as medicine, have a neutral effect, or… Read More Food & You: The Body-Mind Connection
Why can’t I sleep? Why it matters? A survey conducted by the American Cancer Society concluded that people who sleep 6 hours or less per night, or who sleep 9 hours or more, had a death rate 30 percent higher than those who regularly slept 7 to 8 hours. Even those who slept… Read More Why can’t I sleep?
Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the U.S. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for 2014 are 96,830 new cases of colon and 40,000 new cases of rectal cancer. The lifetime risk is 1 in 20 or 5%. There are factors within our control to lessen our chances… Read More Another Cancer Cause Revealed
What is happening to me? Now I am sensitive to foods! Finally, the body is trying to tell you what foods are harmful, the signal is getting louder, and you are hearing it! These symptoms are truly blessings in disguise. As you may know, trying to figure out exactly which foods are bothering you can be… Read More Why am I sensitive to certain foods?
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