February 11, 2012

Salt of the Earth

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Written By Lissie Lyles | Salt has to be, hands down, the most commonly found ingredient of all time. We use it in nearly everything. Salt is also another food that is plagued by nutritional misinformation. Most notably: salt-restricted diets. Early researchers uncovered a correlation between high blood sugars and dietary salt intake. However, subsequent studies have not proved this to be true. In fact, a 1930’s study found that salt deficiency led to a loss of taste sensation, cramps, … [Read more...]

Important Nutrients for Kids

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Written By Michael Gerber, MD, HMD | There are many modalities available for the safe, non-toxic care of children. I will concentrate on vitamin A in this issue, and in ensuing articles cover other therapies such as other vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, volatile oils, homeopathic remedies, isopathic remedies, oxidative therapies, herbal remedies, hormonal support, allergy treatment, dietary adjustments, amino acid therapies, antibiotics and anti-fungal therapies. Vitamin A is generally … [Read more...]

Balancing Omega Fatty Acids

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by Leslie Baker, PharmD, RPh | The essential polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 have been extensively studied and the benefits to the cardiovascular system are well known. What is not as well known are the differences between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and how much of each should be consumed? The most common omega-3 fatty acids found in the human body are alpha linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Since these are essential … [Read more...]

How Does Your Garden Grow?

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by Craig Witt | The soil in a productive garden needs to be in “BALANCE” in order to grow an abundance of nutritious produce. If you look at the following circles, you can visualize the three basic aspects of soil and how they interact to create a well-balanced mixture. Most gardeners and landscapers spend the majority of their time, working on the physical aspects of their gardens. Conventional gardeners and landscapers rely on man made chemical fertilizers for the nutrition in … [Read more...]

Top Foods For Digestion

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Written by Jessica Edge, ND It is well known that a balanced diet is the foundation for good health. But even health conscious individuals can be tempted into eating the traditional foods of the holidays. If indulging in Thanksgiving mashed potatoes, Christmas candies or New Years libations has left you feeling sluggish, consider the following superfoods to get your diet and digestion back on track. Golden flaxseed. Flaxseeds are high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. They promote regularity … [Read more...]

How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label

How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label By Brittany Russell A major part of everyday healthy eating and ensuring that we are ingesting the correct amount of calories, fat, sodium, carbohydrates, etc., is properly reading a Nutrition Fact Label. The following are details to keep in mind every time you gaze at a product’s label before you choose to buy. Start at the Top: • Serving Size should be listed in standard measurements - cups, ounces or pieces of items – to allow for easy comparison … [Read more...]

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