Sometimes we wake up feeling a little bit round than we remembered going to bed feeling. Our face is just a little bit more “chipmunk” or our middle area is squishier. Perhaps our inside bellies don’t feel quite as good, either. Maybe too much green juice or worse yet, fried summer BBQ and fair food. Whatever the factors may be, the following are great tips to beat the bloat. (more…)
Read MoreWith the thousands of over the counter miracle-in-a-bottle pill bottles we face at the grocery stores and conventional markets (not to mention tens of thousands more prescription drugs that promise to alleviate symptoms of daily and chronic ailments), how do you know which chemical concoction is the best and most reliable? Remember that every drug (over the counter, generic or name brand) does not carryout in the body and deliver results-whether good or bad-without side effects. In Oriental, Ayurvedic and Eastern Asian medicines, most healing and chronic infection prevention can be found in our modern kitchen cabinet. Make sure you are well
Read MoreSpring time is usually the most popular time for people to consider and make the decision to do a detox program. Most of these brave and committed soldiers are forced to choose between dozens of media popularized detoxes, most of which are expensive, abusive to the colon or too low in calories. Beneficial detoxes should help the body eliminate and neutralizing toxins from the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, lungs, lymphatic system and skin, and also help to rebuild damaged tissues through the detoxification process (done only by replenishing the body of phytochemicals, macronutrients and the right amount of calories). Because there are so
Read MoreSometimes, we just crave some clear liquids to keep our bodies warm and comforted. Maybe we need some soup to nurture us back to feeling "whole" and healthy again. Below are easy healing homemade broths to do exactly that, and so much more. These recipes are great for our little ones and elderly, too. They are easier to digest and are made with wholesome ingredients. Enjoy! (more…)
Read MoreThis article is a supplement to the previous truthNhealth candida blog which explains exactly what candida overgrowth is, symptoms, how it is exacerbated in the body, and foods that cause it to go haywire in the body. That article can be seen here: http://truthnhealth.com/2013/10/get-your-candida-overgrowth-in-control-natually/ For those interested in a deeper look into a list of suggested foods to eat on a regular basis, supplements including essential oils to use to maximize optimum health with a candida overgrowth or imbalance, keep reading! Below is a short re-cap of suggested natural treatments for candida overgrowth as seen in the 1st article: (more…)
Read MoreWe have all heard and probably repeated the middle of the road saying, “Moderation is key” to ourselves and others when it comes to eating bad, eating well, engaging in risky behavior or even using habits that seem healthy. But can diving into cyclical habits of the far extreme (or just too much for one’s body to handle) always yield a positive reaction, when what we are doing seems at first good for us and healthy? (more…)
Read MoreWhen the body eats foods, the digestive and metabolic processes transforms the eaten matter into residue that is left behind that is either acidic or alkaline. Using science to explain this phenomenon (and the laws of modern biochemistry), it is not the organic matter of foods (whether the food itself is acidic or alkaline), but their inorganic matter (such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, sulfur, phosphorous; that is, how they break down in our bodies), that determines either the acidity or alkalinity of this ashy residue. Being too acidic promotes disease, chronic ailments, cancer and other health complications. Intentional alkalizing
Read MoreThere is a popular Chinese saying that if one eats a plentiful amount of seaweed and sea vegetables, the hair grows stronger, thicker and blacker (which is always heavily sought after for Asians, as black voluminous and thick hair was a sign of beauty and youth). Though sea vegetables do wonders for the body and hair, there is another mineral Mother nature created that is often overlooked and not talked about as much—silica. Silica is a trace mineral that strengthens the body's connective tissues - muscles, tendons, hair, ligaments, nails, cartilage, and bone - and is vital for healthy skin
Read MoreMost people know of the common household staple, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) as something that deodorizes the fridge, is added to baked goods and makes those 5th grade volcano science projects super neat to watch when combined with vinegar, but decades of continued studies are revealing baking soda’s amazing natural abilities to fight infectious diseases, increase athletic performance, diminish acne, shrink cancer, clear the complexion, prevents foot odor and athletes feet, relieve heartburn and indigestion, kill off colds, influenza, and acid reflux (just to list a few). Natural News urges consumers to read the fine print on the boxes of
Read MoreOne of the most amazing sources of anti-inflammatory properties on the planet, coconut oil is being hailed for its many healing capabilities. Not only is it anti-aging for the outside skin, hair and nails, it is repairing for the internal body as well. Read the info-graph below to understand an overview the many ways coconut oil is what I consider a superfood: Many people also find that coconut oil decreases cellulite, stretch marks, increases lymph movement, when used as a deodorant, significantly promotes healthy digestion when used as cooking oil or on top of foods, evens out skin tone, controls blood sugars, assists
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