The key to our health starts with our gut. 80% of our immune system lives in the intestinal lining of the large intestine. Without a functioning immune system, all the drugs in the world won’t heal you! Cultured and fermented foods have amazing health benefits, providing massive amounts of necessary bacteria for gut health. Cultured […]
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Malnourished Pets In Malnourished America
What we eat and feed our pets plays a CRITICAL role in our health and in the health of our pets. This article (on pages 30-31) explains how the pet food industry was developed and who the major players are controlling the pet food industry. Guaranteed to help you choose differently! http://ow.ly/Et8j303cilI
Detox Tips For Animals and People
Why is Detoxing Important? Most people take better care of their cars (and other machines) than their bodies. We clean our cars, change the oil, use the right gas (usually), but we don’t clean the organs that are vital for our bodies to work! We are constantly bombarded with toxins, many of which the body is unable […]
Intervertebral Disc Disease Causing Sudden Paralysis – Effective Holistic Therapy
Intervertebral Disc Disease Causing Sudden Paralysis Effective Holistic Therapy Finding your dog suddenly paralyzed is frightening. There are many causes, from spinal fractures to tumors, but the most common problem seen is intervertebral disc disease with a high incidence noted in small breed dogs like dachshunds and basset hounds. This article will address 2 cases […]
Food Matters Part 1: The Sweet Truth
This blog is credited to Food Matters, an amazing documentary that teaches us about our food industry. It will inspire everyone to make some changes in their lifestyles, in their eating choices, and in their attitude. Go to www.hungryforchange.tv and watch the full movie (it is free for a short period of time). This documentary […]
Food Matters Part 2: “To Do and Not To Do” That Is The Choice
You Are What You Eat, Drink, and Think (read my 3 part digestion blog on the role of digestion and assimilation). Many people over eat. When we eat the correct fats and proteins in nutrient dense foods, we no longer have cravings and we achieve satiety. Soy, canola, and corn oil are all bad oils. […]
Digestion- Where Did We Go Wrong
Few other systems are as critical to overall health as the digestive system. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we are born with a certain amount of Qi or energy. This Qi is what allows us to “live” and can only be replenished through respiration (breathing), and digestion. This makes sense, since if we […]
Inspirational Tips To A Healthier Life: A living growing story Part 2
Water It seems to be in abundance, and we take it for granted. Close to 75 percent of the earths surface is covered with water, with much more stored underground in aquifers. Fact: The earth is a closed system, similar to a terrarium, meaning that it rarely loses or gains extra matter. The same water […]
Top 10 Causes of Dis-Ease
Though no one expects to live forever, we should be living longer AND HEALTHIER lives. Living into the 80’s and 90’s would be great if we could function without pain and digestion issues, be independent, enjoyed our years, and remembered who we were. Factors that lead to dis-ease include: Poor nutrition. Foods grown on nutritionally depleted soils […]