We have the misconception that consuming dairy is the best way to protect our Bone Health and prevent osteoporosis and other bone problems. But there is quite a lot that needs to be understood about how our body and our digestion work. Dairy products are very Acidic, and are not easy to digest....
Here's a story, and an example of overcoming tough times, that is worth reading. To us, an alkaline lifestyle goes way beyond what you eat, it involves your attitude, your routine, and the way you take care of yourself. Be a person who makes lemonade out of lemons, and lives life with love and...
Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation, also known as oxidative stress, is a chemical reaction that "steals" an electron from other cells. Oxidation produces free radicals. Atoms are held together by a 2 electron bond. When an electron is "stolen" ,...
Migraine headaches are not an illness themselves, but rather a symptom of an imbalance. Headaches in general are a symptom of our body being too acidic. But migraine headaches are different and more severe than regular headaches. Again, they are a way for our body to tell us its pH is out of...
Chia was used by the Aztecs as their main energy source. Salvia hispanica, commonly known as chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. It was widely cultivated since pre-Columbian times, but was almost...
As consumers, we have the right to know what is in our food. This seems like a pretty obvious statement, but how obvious is it in reality? Do we really know what is being put in our food? The answer is NO! Food companies are experts in disguising ingredients and hiding information from us. The...
I just finished watching the free screening of the movie "Hungry For Change", and absolutely recommend it to everybody. Two thumbs up for a well done, easy to understand, easy to comply with documentary. The producers of "Forks Over Knives" have done it again. And they are offering a free online...