Recent research confirms that gut health and brain health are tightly linked.  The vagus nerve, which runs from the brain stem to the colon, and traverses the larynx, esophagus, lungs, trachea, heart and most of the digestive tract, links the brain and gut feedback loop.  The medical community is learning…

The secret to a longer and healthier life may not be available in pill form but may look like a barbell. A study of more than 30,000 adults ages 65 and older, who did strength training at least twice a week were 46 percent less likely to die from any…

Life begins with water.  The body is composed of 75%,  water and water is required for many of its essential functions.  It provides a means to transport nutrients, hormones and other elements.  It is used to produce hydroelectric energy, especially to the brain.  Water is also necessary to maintain a…

Roughage is a descriptive word for FIBER, a carbohydrate found in plant foods that the body can't digest.  It passes through the body performing important functions in the process.  There are two types of fiber - soluble and insoluble.Soluble fiber dissolves in water and slows the digestion of glucose which…

When something foreign enters our body (viruses, bacteria or toxic chemicals), or we get injured (cutting a finger), the immune system activates.  Our immune system sends our cells to trap bacteria or start healing injured tissue. This is considered an acute inflammation with flushed skin, pain or tenderness, swelling and…

Nutritionist, doctors and diets of all kinds mention how many servings we should have of different foods.  Which leads to the question of what is a serving size.  I have included a small list below for your reference.Hopefully this will help in calculating ONE serving size.3 oz serving of meat…

Green Super Food, wheat grass, barley grass and Algae contain more chlorophyll than any other food with Algae at the highest level. Leafy green vegetables also contain chlorophyll: broccoli, kale, spinach, bok choy and romaine lettuce for example.  Chlorophyll is the substance that gives plants their green color. The first…

Did you know that our fat intake is directly related to inflammation. WHAT???  Is fat bad for me you ask. No...we need fat in our diet but some fats are not healthy. Our goal it to replace bad fats with good fats and lower inflammation.  It is now widely recognized…

Also known as St. Mary's Thistle, (Silybum marianum) grows wild and found throughout the world.  It is a safe tonic for just about everyone.  The Milk Thistle seed is the part of the plant that is used and it is filled with fatty acids with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.  It…

  Osteopenia - Saving our bones Bone Basics Your skeleton is similar to the frame and foundation of a house.  It gives form, supports weight and protects and shields the heart, lungs, and brain for example.  Homes that are well built are said to have good bones.  But all structures,…