There are eight simple eating and food combining tips for optimal digestion and assimilation. Here’s the list for you to follow: – Remember the fundamental rule: simple meals digest better – Do not overeat! Eat until 75% full, leaving 25% for digestion – Eat foods that digest faster first – In general, have fruits/fruit juice/healthy sweets on their own (30 …
8 Predictive Biomarkers For Lifetime Health from Dr. Russell Jaffe
Dr. Russell Jaffe was recently interviewed on the Optimal Performance Podcast discussing the top eight predictive biomarkers for lifetime health. What you’ll learn from Dr. Russell Jaffe on this episode of the Optimal Performance Podcast: – The message is: you can control and save your life – or you can put it in the hands of someone else… – Genetics …
Why The C Cleanse is Different
When people hear of cleansing, they instinctively believe they have to go on special diets and juices that could starve them of the vital nutrients our bodies need. Not this C Cleanse — this one is much different. According to PERQUE, the C Cleanse is a process that involves the body identifying the need for the nutrients we all know …
Adaptogens – Unique Stress Busters
Adaptogens are a unique class of non-toxic botanicals that improve the health of your adrenal system, and help manage your body’s hormonal response to internal and external stressors of all types. They enhance the body’s ability to cope with anxiety and fight fatigue – slowly and gently, without spikes or crashes. Adaptogens help you adapt. These botanicals have the distinct …
23 Wheat Free Meals for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wheat-free Breakfast Ideas Fresh vegetables and fruits make a healthy breakfast or combine your favorite fruits and vegetables into a smoothie. Non-wheat cereal such as steel cut oats, rice, corn, barley, rye, millet, amaranth, teff, or buckwheat can be enjoyed. You can have these grains ground or cooked as such to make a fresh creamed cereal. These hot cereals can …
Stress, Fatigue and Adrenal Health
Forty-three percent of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress. While some stress can be helpful, keeping us alert and resilient, chronic stress can cause inflammation and disease, putting our overall health at risk. Reducing the burden of stress in our lives is necessary for sustained health. In this article, we will explore the relationship between stress and adrenal …
Water with unsafe lead amounts found in hundreds of schools only emphasizes need for bio-detoxification
The horrific water crisis in Flint, Michigan has sent the entire country into a tizzy as school officials around the United States are testing classroom sinks and cafeteria faucets for lead in attempt to uncover any concealed problems to reassure anxious parents. Unfortunately, the findings thus far have not been positive. According to a recent report by John Seewer of …
New study supports link between Omega-3 supplementation and reduction in depression
Omega 3 fatty acids are important for heart, brain, and joint health, yet most Americans don’t get enough in their diets. Omega 3s (especially EPA and DHA) are necessary for robust cellular function. Many research reports have pointed to Omega 3 supplementation for reducing inflammation, decreasing the risk for blood clots, decreasing “bad cholesterol,” supporting healthy brain function, and slowing …
Alkaline Diet: 7 Principles of Eating “The Alkaline Way”
Eating healthy is difficult to achieve for many Americans. With the food choices given to us, it’s paramount to stay focused on what’s important – your health! There are seven principles of eating “The Alkaline Way” to help you through your journey. Incorporate these principles to create and enjoy a delicious and healthy Alkaline Diet. 1) Eat a Wide Variety …
4 Natural Ways to Boost Your Mood
Mood disorders have become epidemic. Over 40 million Americans are taking prescription drugs for depression or anxiety. Natural ways to stabilize mood and achieve mental health can often be just as beneficial as pharmaceutical agents, without causing bothersome side effects. Let’s take a closer look at four simple and effective approaches. – Dichromatic green light therapy. Green light has been …