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Water: An essential nutrient for your body, brain and health by Paula Owens —  Water is an essential nutrient but is often overlooked when it comes to its importance for a clear mind, weight loss, performance, brain function, detoxification and overall health. The body is 70 percent water, brain tissue is approximately 75 percent water, […]

New government dietary advice by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans was released by the government in January and was designed to help Americans eat a healthier diet and improve their overall eating patterns. The impact of the new guidelines is widespread. School lunch standards change. Nutrition labels reflect revised daily […]

The Phytonutrient Diet by Dr. Larry Wilson —  Most people are mineral-starved today, and their digestive systems are weak. The phytonutrient diet, as explained in this article, is the only way I know to counteract these dietary problems and obtain the nutrients we all need.   Principles 1. Eat at least three meals daily and […]

What you eat affects your teeth by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  How does what you eat affect your dental health and overall health? This topic is a book in and of itself, but this short article reflects my approach. Consider that the tooth is the hardest structure within the human body, and once gone, it […]

Heartburn is not what you think by Paula Owens —  Hydrochloric acid (HCL) plays an important role in digestion. It is needed to activate enzymes that breakdown protein. HCL is also required for proper pH levels, bacterial balance, a healthy microbiome and the absorption of B12, folate and many other important nutrients. HCL is our […]

The Fire Driven Life: How to Ignite the Fire of Self-Worth, Health and Happiness with a Plant-Based Diet by Vanessa Chamberlin — Chamberlin says that she felt incredible, her energy levels soared and a new stratum of mental clarity kicked in. In short, she felt on fire. She believes that when you adopt the Plantfire […]

Optimal Digestive Health: A Complete Guide edited by Trent W. Nichols, M.D. & Nancy Faass, MSW — This revised edition presents the most comprehensive, up-to-date information and treatments available. It includes both mainstream and alternative therapies for more than 30 digestive disorders — from seriously debilitating and chronic conditions to occasional imbalances. Included are  reflux […]

USDA research imposes “a steep cost” on animal welfare by Mary Budinger —  The U.S. government is re-engineering farm animals “to fit the needs of the 21st-century meat industry,” according to an investigation by The New York Times of a little known federal institution tasked to help producers of beef, pork and lamb turn a […]

The not-so-sweet side of sugar by Mary M. Ernsberger —  Have you seen the commercial for high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) that compares it to regular sugar made from cane? It uses actors to represent parents and children so that you are more likely to accept what they are saying. The actor tells you that your […]

Bone broth — the hot new trend by Mary Budinger —  Nutrient-dense food and food as medicine — these concepts are generating heated interest with consumers who are looking to reshape their relationship with food and proactively ward off some of today’s biggest health concerns, such as obesity, heart attack, cancer and autoimmune diseases. Bone […]

Living healthy on a budget by Jacque Miller —  With today’s economy, it is a great time to challenge yourself to see how healthily you can feed your family on a budget. Many of us are cutting corners wherever we can and we may be finding it hard to provide affordable, healthy options for our […]

The benefits of protein powders by Scott White — We know protein is good for us, but do we need to supplement? Whey, egg, casein and soy — which is the right one and what does each one do? Let us get the facts straight. Protein exists in virtually everything that moves and makes sounds, […]

The power of enzymes by Dorota Owczarski  — All life processes in the human body are connected with thousands of chemical reactions. These reactions take place in each cell under mild conditions — normal temperature and pressure. At the same time, reactions occur quickly and efficiently, and the oxidation of substances involved is the source […]