Polyphenols (flavonols and flavonoids) are a group of chemical compounds found in plants that provide much of the flavor, color, and taste to fruits, vegetables, seeds and other parts of the plant. These compounds are best known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory health benefits as well as support of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. One of the best-studied polyphenols is …
Indian Lentil Dal Recipe (Serves 4-6)
A well-rounded whole food plant-based diet can provide more than enough protein to satisfy the body’s needs. At 17.9g/cup, lentils are one of the top 3 plant based foods in terms of protein content. They are delicious, nutritious and super easy to prepare. Not only that, they are nutrient rich supplying the body with healthy minerals such as iron, potassium, calcium and …
PERQUE Recognizes Father’s Day and Men’s Health Week
PERQUE Prost8 Vitality Guard™ is the first and only prostate formula to combine eight scientifically validated, synergistic herbs and nutrients to provide comprehensive protection for every man over the age of 40: – Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) is the most extensively studied herb for prostate function. The saw palmetto in PERQUE Prost8 Vitality Guard provides 85% to 95% active fatty …
Alkaline Way Recipe: Vegetable Chili Recipe (Serves 4-6)
The main player in the Vegetarian Chili is the assortment of beans. Beans are an excellent source of protein and balanced fiber, providing an average of 6g of fiber per 1/2 cup. They contain both insoluble and soluble fiber, which may help lower cholesterol, improve glucose control and elevate the health of the digestive system. Furthermore, beans generally contain no cholesterol, …
PERQUE PAIN GUARD FORTÉ Unique Features
PERQUE Pain Guard Forté has eight unique features that helps promote healing by activating the cells responsible for repair: 1. Nature’s NSAID Unique combination of 100:1 ratio of Quercetin dihydrate : OPC for natural inflammation and pain relief 2. Quercetin dihydrate is the most bioavailable form of quercetin and better absorbed and accepted by the body than others like rutin …
Collard Greens Recipe
Every Friday we will be posting Alkaline Way recipes for you to enjoy. This week, our focus is Collard Greens. Ingredients: 1 ½ tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp grated fresh ginger ½ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 3 bunches collard greens, rinsed, leaves roughly …
Dr. Russell Jaffe Interview With Natural Medicine Journal Discussing the Challenges and Solutions in Treating Chronic Inflammation
Dr. Russell Jaffe was recently interviewed by the Natural Medicine Journal about the challenges and solutions in treating chronic inflammation. Dr. Jaffe describes how clinicians can identify and treat inflammatory issues long before illness sets in. He also describes ways to reverse chronic inflammation including diet, lifestyle, and utilization of the C Cleanse technique. You can listen to the full …
Ulcer drugs ‘link to fractures’
A staggering 113.4 million prescriptions for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are filled each year for the treatment of ulcers, heartburn and gastric reflux symptoms. Many more are available over the counter. Prolonged use of this medication has considerable negative effects including increasing the risk of fractures. Though the risk has at times been described as “not significant”, because proton pump …
Heartburn “wonder” meds are risky
As contradictory as it may seem, to help with overall alkalinity there is at least one place in the body where we want that acid: the stomach. While too much acid causes indigestion, heartburn and reflux disease, too little causes maldigestion and a host of other issues. Excess acid has received much of the attention so far, with as many …
8 Simple Eating and Food Combining Tips for Optimal Digestion and Assimilation
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 …