Vitamin K has many benefits including: encourages the flow of urine relieves menstrual cramps enhance liver function increase vitality and longevity may have a role in protecting against osteoporosis or maintaining strong bones in the elderly strong inhibitor of arterial calcification There are two types of Vitamin K: phylloquinone, which is synthesized by plants, and […]
Cucumbers are essential to maintain overall health. Cucumbers consist of 95% water and important nutrients that hydrate the body and prevent nutrient deficiencies. The flesh of the cucumber is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folic acid and the hard skin is rich in fiber and a range of minerals including magnesium, molybdenum, and […]
During the spring, many people enjoy gardening. Here are a few stretches and exercises to do beforehand, to try and prevent any aches and pains that typically come from gardening. Lateral Stretch Stand with your feet together and knees slightly bent. Begin with your left hand on your hip and extend your right arm […]
Breakfast Banana and Cream Oatmeal 1 ripe banana 2 tbsp coconut manna/butter 1 sea salt (just a pinch) 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon powder How to Make It Step 1: Mash your banana and add the sea salt and cinnamon. Step 2: Warm the coconut manna/butter in sauce pan over low heat. Step 3: When it’s […]
Vitamins are molecular compounds that our bodies need to grow and develop normally. There are many different types of vitamins with different functions for each. There are two types of broad categories of vitamins: essential and nonessential. Essential vitamins are ones that our bodies cannot synthesize so it is necessary to consume in the diet […]
April is National Stress Awareness month. We all have, or will experience stress at some point in our life, but that doesn’t mean we have to let it rule our lives. Exercise, get a relaxing massage, read a book, listen to music…these are all great ways to alleviate stress, but they don’t always work for […]
Probiotics vs. Prebiotics What’s the difference? Probiotics:These are live bacteria found in certain foods or supplements. They can provide numerous health benefits. Probiotic also come in pill form and are added ingredients in foods such as yogurt and health drinks. Prebiotics:These substances come from types of carbs (mostly fiber) that humans can’t digest. The beneficial […]
Paleolithic Diet Paleolithic diet is a diet based on the types of foods that were consumed by our hunter-gather ancestors, consisting mostly of meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, seafood and nuts, and excluding dairy or grain products and processed food. The overall goal is to avoid any food that comes in a box, jar or bag. […]
Different Kinds of Meditation Meditation is the mental concentration on something that is personal to you or to imagine something that gives us peace or satisfaction. Either way, the end goal is to slow down on body and focus on the current moment. The benefits of meditation include to lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, decrease […]
Green Tea: Turns Fat into Energy Green Teas to Drink: Lipton, Yogi Green Tea includes catechins, a type of antioxidant that causes the release of fat from fat cells and aids in increasing the speed of the liver’s capacity for turning fat into energy. Oolong Tea: Burns a Pound a Week Oolong Teas to […]