Alzheimer’s and Dementia: 6 Steps to Protect Your Brain
Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurological disease that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior. As one of the fastest-growing conditions among the elderly, it’s estimated that 44 million people have Alzheimer’s worldwide, with 5.5 million in the United States alone[1]. Although there’s been a lot of energy … READ MORE
Mitochondria Function Explained: How Mitochondria Work
There’s been a lot of buzz about mitochondria lately and the importance of keeping these microscopic cell parts healthy and happy. However, when you ask the average person what a mitochondrion is and how it functions, you’ll likely hear crickets. In this article, you’ll learn: … READ MORE
Air Pollution Is Making You Sick. Here’s How to Protect Yourself
In the modern world, air pollution is nearly impossible to avoid. According to recent research, many places across the U.S. have air pollution that exceeds federal limits[1]. If you live in a city or near a factory — or you commute to work on a … READ MORE
What’s Hiding in Your Natural Creamer Alternative?
Some companies do a great job with their dairy alternatives. You wouldn’t even believe that the milk you’re pouring over your cereal or creamer in your coffee is made from ingredients like almonds, coconuts, and oats. But that smooth taste and mouthfeel often comes with … READ MORE
Glyphosate and Your Gut – Are You Safe?
Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the United States, and its use continues to grow as farmers push to extend their production yield. You’ve likely heard of glyphosate, but if you’re like most people, you may have only heard soundbites here and there … READ MORE
4 Steps to Seasonal Allergy Relief
It happens every year. At first, the excitement of spring gives you a boost in energy and a little extra kick of motivation. But within weeks, the joy you experience from seeing the fresh flowers bloom turns into despair as your runny nose, watery eyes, … READ MORE
Heavy Metals That Weaken Immunity
Infections can come in all shapes and forms, from bacterial infections to viruses and infectious diseases. While your body has an arsenal of tools to protect itself against these invaders, physical and environmental factors can come into play that work against your natural immune response. … READ MORE
5 Hidden Food Sources of Lead
Lead is one of the more common heavy metals in our environment. It’s in gasoline, and diesel exhaust, and other types of air pollution, and as a result, most of us are exposed to it every day. Over time, lead accumulates in your bones and … READ MORE
Endometriosis and Heavy Metals: Are You at Risk?
Endometriosis is a frequently debilitatingly painful condition that affects about one in 10 women. While conventional medicine turns to medications and surgery at one end of the spectrum, and alternative medicine practitioners to an anti-inflammatory diet and supplements at the other end, one factor remains … READ MORE
Pesticide-Contaminated Foods: The Dirty Dozen You Want To Avoid
You need to know which fruits and vegetables should ONLY be eaten if they are organic. Which ones are so heavily contaminated with pesticides they are a hazard to your health? Keep reading and find out. READ MORE
Off-Gassing: How You Can Decrease Your Exposure
If you’ve even unwrapped a new carpet or brought home a freshly manufactured piece of furniture, you may be familiar with the chemical-laden scent that these products emit. The same goes for house renovations and installations — what is that “new” smell that seems to … READ MORE
Forever Chemicals: How to Protect Yourself
The products you use everyday might be a source of harmful toxins known as forever chemicals. In this article you’ll find out what forever chemicals are, where they lurk and how you can protect your health from them. READ MORE
The Alarming Incidence of Fatty Liver and What to Do About It
Incidences of diseases of affluence like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity continue to rise in the United States. While these metabolic conditions are well-known and understood, a lesser-known condition, fatty liver disease, is quickly becoming one of the largest threats to human health in the … READ MORE
7 Ways To Reduce Your Daily EMF Exposure
Eliminating your exposure to EMFs entirely is, unfortunately, no longer an option for most people. Unless you live completely off the grid, you’re coming into contact with EMFs every day. EMFs (electromagnetic fields) are emitted from devices like smartphones, power lines, cell towers, and WiFi. … READ MORE
Herbal Tea: Medicine or Poison?
Sipping on herbal tea is a beautiful way to wind down at the end of the day, and many herbal teas come packed with health benefits. For thousands of years, cultures worldwide have used tea infusions to enhance health and create a sense of balance … READ MORE
