You Need Acid to be Alkaline
We often talk about acid-alkaline balance in the body, or body chemistry for short, and with good reason: keeping the boy at the proper pH is one of the most important metabolic functions that our bodies perform. What most people do not understand is that in order to maintain an alkaline body chemistry, the intestinal tract must maintain a very acidic state. Therefore, supporting a healthy intestinal pH is the foundation of maintaining optimal body chemistry. Continue Reading »
Paying Off Your Sleep Debt
Everybody has been told that you need at least 8 hours of sleep, and this is TRUE for most of us to achieve optimal health. Why is eight hours important? Because it is between the seventh and eighth hour of sleep when you get almost an hour of REM sleep, the time when the mind repairs itself, grows new connections, and puts it all together. If you are sleeping only six hours, you’re missing that last, important opportunity to repair and to prepare for the coming day.
The Ten Commandments of Good Hydration
We all know that good hydration is necessary to achieve good health. With our busy daily lives and so many other drink choices to choose from, how do we do it? Here are some tips to achieve that good hydration! Continue Reading »
Winter Tune-Up
A $145 Value for just $45!
The holidays are over, the days are getting longer and spring is right around the corner. This is the perfect time to get yourself ready for the summer! Your Winter Tune-Up will make this easy and very affordable.
FDA Issues Warning About Acid Reflux Drug Use
The FDA just issued a warning that the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) – including Nexium, Prilosec, Aciphex, Protonix, and Prevacid – may increase the risk of bacterial infection from Clostridium difficile, which can cause severe diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues.
Using Exercise to Balance the Nervous System
It is generally accepted that if you need to lose weight, are stressed out or want to put on muscle mass, you need to hit the gym and hit it hard! While this approach will work for some people, most people’s eating habits and lifestyle choices will cause high intensity workout sessions to have a detrimental influence on their health. That’s because of the effect these sessions have on a person’s nervous system.
A Novel Way to Improve Your Mental Health
We talk a lot about using amino acid therapy to help correct underlying neurotransmitter imbalances to help people overcome disorders such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADD/ADHD, trichotillomania, migraines, obesity, fibromyalgia and insomnia. However, recent research has shown that you may be able to fine-tune your mental and emotional states by using the right combination of probiotics.
Natural Cleaning Products
We are surrounded by chemicals. In fact, toxic chemicals have been detected in EVERY American tested in recent years. And it’s no wonder, in the US alone, we produce over 500 billion pounds of synthetic chemicals each year – that’ s more than four pounds of man-made chemicals for every person in the country EACH DAY. This post will give you some natural alternatives to use to cut down on you and your family’s exposure to toxic chemicals.
Fall and Stay Asleep
If you are used to burning the candle at both ends, the thought of slowing down, even to go to sleep, can be daunting. If you are one of those people, it’s time for a reality check. If you ever question whether or not it is important to get enough sleep, just ask yourself this question: Is your health FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE worth getting a few extra minutes or hours of sleep? If the answer is yes, or if you are just struggling to get some more ZZZZs use these techniques to give you the best sleep of your life!
Controlling Perimenopause Symptoms through Nutrition
For many women, perimenopause is accompanied by varying degrees of unpleasant symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, sleep disturbances, dry skin, dry eyes, vaginal dryness, irregular menses, migraines and a whole host of others. These symptoms are due to the extreme variability in hormone levels as the ovaries begin to shut down, signaling the end of the child-bearing years (learn more). This should be a time for celebration, as the mind and body prepare for a new phase of life. However, women experiencing one or more of the symptoms above often feel like they have little to be grateful for. Luckily, many of the ups and downs that are typical during this phase of life can be moderated through proper nutrition.
In fact, what you eat can play a huge role in helping you rebalance your hormones naturally while minimizing the symptoms associated with perimenopause. These dietary guidelines are a natural and easy way to improve perimenopause symptoms.
- Eat soy foods, buckwheat, citrus fruit rind and pulp (not the juice) and ground flax meal in shakes and cereals. They are high in phytoestrogens and will help improve estrogen metabolism and modulate estrogen receptors.
- Avoid potato chips, caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, sugar, soft drinks, fruit juices, fried or fatty foods, and salt, all of which slow down estrogen metabolism and elimination from your body.
- Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet to help your intestines eliminate estrogens so they are not reabsorbed into your body. Include plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes (beans, peas).
- Reduce or eliminate red meats because they can elevate estrogen levels. This can also cause menstrual cramps and worsen the inflammation of endometriosis.
- Eat fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, trout, and tuna, which are high in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids that reduce the pain of menstrual cramps, improve hot flashes and night sweats, improve sleep and eliminate dry skin, eyes and vaginal dryness. You can also use flax and flaxseed oil regularly.
- Avoid dairy products, as they have a negative effect on reproductive health similar to that of red meat. Use soy or rice substitutes, including soy and rice milk, cream cheese, sour cream, and soy yogurt.
Many women find that having a more detailed menu plan works better for them. If you are one of these women, check out the Hormone Balancing Diet. It will provide you detailed recipes and menus to help rebalance your hormone levels naturally allowing you to reduce and even eliminate many of the symptoms associated with perimenopause.