Mainstream medicine praises the mammogram time and time again, but are we being duped? Between false positives, false negatives, over-diagnosis, over treatment and radiation exposure, is it ALL WORTH IT? A recent study on mammograms, the largest and longest to date from the British Medical Journal concluded, “Annual mammography in women aged 40-59 does not…
3 Reasons Why Coconut Milk MAY Be Your Enemy
Coconut milk is a wonderful health food and a great dairy replacement, but what if it’s not working for you? Do you know how to choose the best kind, and what an intolerance looks like? If you don’t, Chris Kresser does, and he will tell you everything you need to know. “Coconut milk is often…
What does your TONGUE say about your health?
Tongue reading is diagnostic tool popular in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. It’s used as one of many simple diagnostic techniques to understand what is going on with one’s health (without expensive medical testing)! Walk on over to the closest mirror and take a look! Do any of these describe what you see? Normal: light red/pinkish coloring…
7 Health Warnings Signs Your Fingernails May Be Sending
Your fingernails are one of the many windows into the health of your body. Subtle changes in diet, hormones, stress and digestion can produce major nail changes. Below are just a few common signs your nails might be trying to tell you about your nutrition status: Thin, brittle or slow growing nails can indicate malabsorption, low…
11 Supplements to STOP buying and START making!
From what I see as a nutritional therapist, nutritional supplements can do MORE harm than good, because they are not used properly, not the best quality, or just not the best fit for the body (or digestive system) you are putting the supplement into! Not to mention vitamins and mineral supplements are EXPENSIVE, with an…
Is there BLOODSHED behind your Avocados?
Avocados are one of the most popular health foods, even considered a great “skin food” with high levels of mono-saturated fats, vitamin C, vitamin E, B vitamins, potassium, copper, manganese and magnesium. But is there bloodshed behind the ones your buying? The risk of bloodshed behind your avocados is high if they are coming from…
7 Ways to SLOW Aging with Nutrition (NOBODY does #2, #4 or #7)!
While you can’t PREVENT aging, you can make sure your body has all the nutrients to slow aging (or do so gracefully)! 7 Anti-aging nutrition tips to incorporate into your daily diet: 1) Eat enough protein from a variety of “whole animal” sources. Scope out a ballpark reference here. Getting adequate amounts of protein helps…
10 Decadent Body Butters – #4 is my FAVORITE.
Who needs lotion from the store? Not me! Join the homemade body butter party by trying one (or many of these recipes)! Warning: body butters are highly addictive. Once you see how easy it is to make your own toxic free body spread, you will never go back! Whipped Body Butter with Shea, Coconut and…
7 Sleep Tips to Get More Zzzzz’s
Can’t fall or stay sleep? Try these sleep tips below to help you get a restful night of sleep: Have a bedtime snack that contains some protein, carbs, fat, calcium, and salt. This will help lower your body’s stress hormones and help your body prepare for sleep. Examples: cheese and fruit, whole milk with honey…
6 Stretches to Prevent Rounded Shoulders
Do you have rounded shoulders? For many it is hard not to. Because our lives today involve long hours sitting in poor postured positions, this is a very common problem. Read from Kelly from Primally Inspired on some stretches you can do at home to combat rounded shoulders! “I find it alarming that such young…