Food Allergens: Testing How the Body Responds

Food Allergens: Testing How the Body Responds

A true food allergy can be permanent – whenever you eat or are exposed to that food, it will provoke an immune reaction that will exist over your lifetime. A food sensitivity happens gradually. Triggers include: stress, infection, poor eating habits (e.g.,...
Chia Seeds: Tiny Powerhouse

Chia Seeds: Tiny Powerhouse

With a high amount of antioxidants and Omega-3 Fatty Acids, there are many health benefits associated with Chia seeds. Some studies indicate that people who regularly consume chia seeds have a lower risk for diabetes and heart disease. Chia is considered energizing...
Probiotics: Manage Food Allergies and Enhance Immunity

Probiotics: Manage Food Allergies and Enhance Immunity

Balance your GI flora by taking a probiotic supplement. Probiotics are live, microbial food ingredients similar to the health-enhancing microorganisms found in the gut. Well-researched health benefits show taking a probiotic will help . . . Boost immunity by enhancing...
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement: Is it Right For You?

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement: Is it Right For You?

With more than 48 million women going through The Change at the same time, it’s important for them to understand their choices and whether or not they need Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Natural Hormones come from a plant, mineral, or animal source. They are not...
Could Diindolylmethane (DIM) Protect Against Cancer?

Could Diindolylmethane (DIM) Protect Against Cancer?

Scientists think these crunchy vegetables may help protect the body against cancer because they contain diindolylmethane and a related chemical called indole-3-carbinol (I3C). Dim helps balance the sex hormone estrogen and testosterone. When the body breaks down...