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Nutrition

  • Does YOUR child have a nutritional deficiency?

    Parents, you want the best for your children--that goes without saying. But despite your best, gold star efforts, your children can still develop nutritional deficiencies. Nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, are essential for good health, especially in children who are still growing and dev...
  • Himalayan Salt vs. Table Salt: Which is Better?

    While many people are aware that regular table salt is bad for you, they assume all other salts must be, too. That’s simply not true. Pink Himalayan salt has a plethora of health benefits and a great flavor, too. Below are some benefits of the pink Himalayan salt above some health concerns that a...
  • White Flour vs. Whole Grains, and the Importance of Tre-En-En

    We hear a lot about whole grains these days. Some people say they're good for us; others tell us to avoid them at all costs. Here we'll take a closer look at both whole grains and white flour, and see what roles they play in our diets. Until the invention of steel rollers in 1839, grains were gro...
  • Aloe Vera- The Miracle Plant

    Historically, Aloe Vera has been described in writings in many different cultures, including the Greek, Egyptian, and Roman eras. References have also been found in writings from the Indian and Chinese early cultures. Ancient records show that the benefits of Aloe Vera have been known for centuri...
  • Apple Cider Vinegar (with "The Mother")

    Most people know that apple cider vinegar with the mother (a naturally-occurring bacterial foam containing enzymes and minerals) is beneficial to their health, but not how. Here’s a list of the many benefits and below that, a list of practical uses and directions.   HEALTH BENEFITS: • Improves di...
  • Best Vitamins for Women

    Why Vitamins are Important Even if a woman has a diet that is specific to all the nutrients that are necessary for daily life, research shows that many women still experience at least one type of nutrient deficiency, if not more. It is believed that around 30 percent of women are deficient in se...
  • Best Vitamins for Men

    Why Do We Need to Take Vitamins? A lot of the vitamins that are necessary for our bodies come from the foods that we eat. However, if you are living in America there’s a great chance that you are eating a “Western Diet,” that’s filled with processed food that has stripped most of the nutrients aw...
  • ESSENTIAL OILS: why you need them in your life

    Essential oils are the new black in the naturopathic, home remedy world. Chances are, you've heard a friend raving about her new bottle of lavender, or you have a bottle of peppermint oil on your shelf from Bed Bath and Beyond that, you bought because it smelled nice. But few people know what exa...