Archive for the Nutrition Category

In this day and age, there seems to be a quietly increasing trend toward dehydration. Many people are dehydrated and don’t even know it. Are you one of them? First off, let’s deal with some of the more commonly known symptoms of dehydration. Thirst, dry skin, dark

Various religious and spiritual practices have cleansing rituals that are intended to purify the body and spirit in preparation for a significant event. Purifying the body is a noble gesture, but is it necessary? Given the diet of the vast majority of people, the answer is a

You’ve read it here many times: Drink lots of water each and every day as a means of ensuring your good health and well-being. And it’s true; without a proper amount of water each day, our body fails to cleanse itself of impurities and the system ultimately

Okay, no, I don’t think supplements are silly. In fact, I take a rather full complement of supplements daily. The title, however, acts as a flag that the use of supplements may not be all that is needed for good health. The question of supplements really gets

So, you’ve read  books and blogs, listened to fitness experts and maybe even consulted a wellness coach. You’ve decided that you’re ready for a change and first on your agenda is eating better. You open your fridge door and, whoa, bottles and packages of processed foods everywhere.

It might not be obvious, but inflammation is the baseline for pretty much all physical distress. Any time we’re experiencing discomfort, we can be assured that there is inflammation in the body. Inflammation can be general (throughout the body) or specific (localized to one or more areas).

Continuing on from our last article that talked about how to buy organic foods for less money, I’d like to write a bit on how spending more money on food can actually save you money in the long run. It may not immediately seem to make sense,

Many of us recognize the value of eating organic foods. Unfortunately, many of us also face financial challenges when it comes to eating well. Is there anything we can really do about it? Luckily, there is! One of the benefits of organic foods is the increased rate

Many are sitting here on the “wrong” side of holiday binging, feeling lousy and wondering how to put things back on track. Here are just a few pointers: Increase your protein intake and reduce your carbohydrates. Eat a significant amount of uncooked fruits and vegetables. “Early to