Our current food supply contains many neurotoxic compounds (neurotoxins) that “damage, destroy, or impair the functioning of the central and/or peripheral nervous system” and slowly erode our health. These nerve toxins, immunotoxins, and neurochemical and hormone disruptors harm or damage nervous systems neurons in the brains and body communication centers. These neurotoxins are commonly found in processed and ultra-processed foods, …
Holiday Chocolate Date Nut Truffles Recipe
Serves 4-5 Enjoy the holidays with these delicious Date and Nut Truffles! They are easy to make, and healthier than most truffles, using dates for natural sweetness, heart-healthy cocoa powder for heart-healthy antioxidants, and unsalted nuts for protein and healthy fats. Ingredients (organic/biodynamic) 1 c. dates, pitted 1 c. unsalted mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or cashews) 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa …
How the Herbs in PERQUE Adreno Distress Guard™ Affect Mood
PERQUE Adreno Distress Guard™ is a natural, non-stimulating product that effectively rehabilitates the body’s energy system at the cellular level. With its combination of three adaptogenic herbs (Rhodiola rosea, Magnolia officinalis, and Phellodendron amurense), it supports the rehabilitation of hormones such as adrenaline and control molecules such as cortisol. One interesting benefit of this trophorestorative repair is a positive effect …
Add Life to Years: Aging Well
Dr. Jaffe often talks about adding years to life and life to years by changing what we eat, drink, think, and do as part of the Nature’s Alkaline Way and Nature’s pHarmacy® approach. This advice is important to all, but especially relevant to seniors and middle-aged adults looking to extend their healthspan (years lived in good health; free from chronic …
ELISA/ACT® Biotechnologies LLC introduces LRA Dental and Orthopedic Materials Testing
STERLING, VA – ELISA.ACT Biotechnologies announces the recent launch of LRA Dental and Orthopedic Materials Testing. Unlike traditional allergy testing methods such as skin prick or antibody-based blood tests, the LRA Dental & Orthopedic Materials testing focuses on identifying sensitivities mediated by T cells, which trigger delayed immune responses and can lead to inflammation or other symptoms. These tests are beneficial …
Five Fermented Foods for Digestive Health
What do kefir, kombucha, and kimchi have in common (besides starting with the letter K)? They are all naturally probiotic fermented foods that provide healthy bacteria to our digestive systems to support digestive health. Fermentation is a controlled anaerobic process (meaning without oxygen) whereby certain bacteria and yeast break down carbohydrates and sugars into their component organic acids or alcohol …
Kimchi (Sugar-Free)
This modification of a kimchi recipe from Megan at Allergy-Free Alaska is a perfect blend of flavors and provides a sugar-free version of kimchi where you won’t miss the sugar at all. Ingredients can be found online or at your local Asian market. Ingredients (all organic/biodynamic): 1 head of Napa cabbage 2-3 Tbsp. Celtic Sea Salt® 6-7 Tbsp. coarse ground …
Healthy Salmon and Quinoa Bowl
This healthy salmon & quinoa bowl is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein to promote wellness and vitality. This recipe serves 2. Ingredients (organic/biodynamic): 2 salmon fillets (or other line-caught deep-water fish) 1/3 c. coconut aminos 2 dates, pitted 3 Tbsp. water 4 garlic cloves 1/2 tsp. each of onion powder, red pepper flakes, and …
Men – It’s time to turn over a new leaf!
by Jayashree Mani. MS, CCN Okay. It is true. Men take much less care of their health than women. Ever wondered why? Maybe it’s too much of a hassle to think about – especially when things seem to be going well. Or perhaps there’s no time for it – because obviously there are more “important” things to worry about. Perhaps …
Hidden Saboteurs of Bone Health
By Elizabeth Friedman, MS DIABETES There are two types of diabetes, and they have different mechanisms for affecting bone health. With Type 1 diabetes, the insulin-producing β-cells of the pancreas are destroyed, and there are low circulating levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and other pancreatic hormones. This environment prevents the differentiation of stem cells into osteoblasts (the cells …