If your 2016 resolutions include starting healthier habits, a detoxification program may well be part of your plan. To achieve the greatest success there are certain foods you should avoid during any detox program. Below are the foods to avoid and some healthier alternatives. Avoid… Sugar Refined sugar, including sucrose, high fructose corn syrup and dextrose containing products. Artificial sweeteners …
Upcoming Online Autism Summit
Autism spectrum disorders are the fastest growing developmental disorder in the world today. In the United States a child is diagnosed every 11 minutes. For the past three decades the rates have increased at an accelerating rate and are currently 1in 68 children; 1 in 48 boys and 1 in 189 girls are affected. This is the first online Autism …
Osteoporosis treatment may do more harm than good
Australian research study reveals a class of popular osteoporosis medication could be contributing to rather than preventing fractures… Read more. PERQUE Bone Guard Forté 20™ is a comprehensive mineral complex. Much more than just calcium and vitamin D, this novel formulation delivers 20 essential nutrients to rebuild bone, enhance bone density, and protect against bone mineral depletion. The alkalinizing minerals …
FDA Strengthens Warning about NSAIDs Risks.
Click here for the FDA’s consumer update about NSAIDs. See below for PERQUE’s natural alternative to NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one the most commonly prescribed drug in the United States, with millions of Americans using lower-dose OTC versions as well. They are used to treat pain from any number of ailments including headache, arthritis, postoperative pain, muscle and …
Antacids Can Cause Fractures
A new study concludes that antacids can cause bone fractures. Nearly 100 million Americans estimated to be taking prescription and over-the-counter antacid and heartburn medications may be at an increased risk of bone fractures. These medications, called “proton pump inhibitors” reduce the production of stomach acid in the process of trying to prevent heart burn and/or ulcers. The connection between …
Bitter Sweet Chocolate!
Toxic metals like lead and cadmium have no place in foods yet we see plenty published research showing high levels of these and other toxic metals in what we eat. A recent California research conducted on >40 types of chocolate showed that 60% of them had lead or cadmium or both! Does your favorite chocolate have high levels of lead …
Heart Health Month
According to the Heart Foundation, nearly 80 million Americans currently suffer from some type of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, with more than 1 million succumbing each year. By 2020, cardiovascular disease is predicted to be the leading cause of death worldwide. So what can you …
Ebola is a virus… Time to ReThink Health
Ebola is a virus. A single-stranded RNA virus to be specific. While a source of infection for those at risk, Ebola has become a greater source of fear and misunderstanding than true public health risk to most. Transmission of Ebola requires close contact between someone infected and a hospitable host (person). This means it is relatively hard to transmit and …
Acid or Alkaline?
Maintaining an internal acid alkaline (pH) balance in the optimal range supports your bones and your body. Bones are the body’s “mineral storehouse”. Not only do bones provide strength, but they also house our mineral reserves and allow us to maintain optimum pH levels. Increasing the intake of alkalinizing minerals through an alkalinizing diet is the most fundamental and effective …
Ascorbate Does the Trick!
Vitamin C (ascorbate) is in the news again. A recent study has once again shown that vitamin C benefits the immune system. As the body’s premier antioxidant, vitamin C halts oxidative stress and induces repair. It is this feature of vitamin C that gets us back on our feet again when we have a cold or the flu. In this …