Acid reflux is an extremely common health problem, affecting as many as 50 percent of Americans. Other terms used for this condition are gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or peptic ulcer disease. The hallmark symptom of acid reflux is “heartburn”—a burning sensation behind your breastbone that sometimes travels up your throat. In some cases, this pain…
Proteins are nutrients that are essential to the building, maintenance and repair of your body tissues such as your skin, internal organs and muscles. They are also the major components of your immune system and hormones. Proteins are found in all types of food, but only foods from animal sources, such as meat and eggs…
Well, I’ve successfully made it through My GAPS Diet WEEK #2 and I still feel really great! The best part is no matter how stubborn I am, I’ve learned a few lessons…. What did I Learn in Week #2? Dairy probably isn’t really a good choice for me, right now. At the end of week…
I regularly post recipes using Coconut Sugar and you are probably wondering why I am so fond of coconut sugar, right?? Well I’ve put together a list of 10 reasons I Love Coconut Sugar!! REAL Food –Â Coconut sugar is a natural sugar derived from the flowers of the coconut trees (cocos nucifera). It’s not highly…
The way you start each day is incredibly important. Whether you’re a mom, a coach, a writer, a small business owner or a yoga teacher, what you do first thing in the morning matters. Your mind may say you have to check emails, take the dog out, get the kids out the door, that you can’t…
MSM, Methylsulfonylmethane, is found in foods we eat, including fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, fish, grains, algae, diary, tea, and coffee. MSM is also naturally produced by your body, which means that you do not need to obtain it from your diet in order to sustain life. Due to the sulfur that is naturally contained in MSM, it helps to…
Did you know that you can boost your bodies natural (internal) SPF through supplementation?? Most people are unaware that diet and nutrition plays a large part in getting a sunburn. And you may not realize that the amount of antioxidants that you have in your skin plays a major role in your development of sunburn. The more antioxidants…