It’s a shame that extremely nourishing foods we consider complex carbohydrates like whole fruits, veggies, legumes, and whole grains are considered inflammatory. They are really anti-inflammatory. It’s true. But why do we experience such digestive distress from these foods and not so much from meat? Because we rely on our gut microbiome to process them,… Continue reading Inflammatory Foods In The Gut
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Foods High in Beta Glucan
The importance of beta gluten cannot be overstated, as this prebiotic fiber promotes the growth of healthy microbes, lowers LDL cholesterol and helps regulate blood sugar. Yes, each plant has its own unique blend of gut-healing fiber. Algae, seaweed, varieties of mushrooms, whole grains like oats and barley are outstanding sources of beta glucan. Barley… Continue reading Foods High in Beta Glucan
Treating Acne Rosacea Naturally
MedlinePlus explains it this way: Rosacea is a long-term disease that affects your skin and sometimes your eyes. It causes redness and pimples. Rosacea is most common in women and people with fair skin. It most often affects middle-aged and older adults. In most cases, rosacea only affects the face. Symptoms can include Frequent redness… Continue reading Treating Acne Rosacea Naturally
Enlarged Thyroid But TSH Normal
In such situations it’s wise to determine if Hashimoto’s Disease is a factor, though Hashimoto’s is very loosely diagnosed without sufficient medical evidence. Prolonged exposure to elevated TSH, while something is blocking the formation of the hormone, can damage the thyroid gland. If the gland is enlarged, but underfunctioning, it can be the result of a high… Continue reading Enlarged Thyroid But TSH Normal
Your Heart is an Electrical Organ
Words to Live By – Your heart is a muscle about the size of a fist. It consists of two pumps, side by side, which send your blood rushing through the one-way course of your blood vessels. Basically, the right pump delivers blood to your lungs, where the red blood cells pick up oxygen; the oxygen-rich blood then… Continue reading Your Heart is an Electrical Organ
Progesterone Neuroprotection
Rodent experimentation has shown that the removal of the ovaries results in the loss of not only circulating estrogen but of circulating progesterone. As such, the various deficits associated with ovariectomy may be attributed to the loss of progesterone as well. And since human menopause results in the decline of not just circulating estrogens, but… Continue reading Progesterone Neuroprotection
Homeostasis Through Electrical Health Management
One hundred years ago, a carrot contained innate electrical information that sustained the body. Today, however, if you were to eat a carrot from your local supermarket, you may as well be eating sawdust. Nutritional products should also speak the language of the body. When we take in appropriate electrical information that the body recognizes, wonderful things can occur.… Continue reading Homeostasis Through Electrical Health Management