LIFESTYLE
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep is essential to optimal health. If you are suffering from insomnia or poor sleep patterns, focusing on positive habits are necessary for the promotion of restful, quality sleep.
DIET
Best Sources of Potassium Foods
Potassium is one of the essential minerals required by the human body for regulating electrical activity in the heart and other muscles and regulates fluid balance.
Gluten-containing Foods
People with celiac disease or gluten intolerance must be careful with hidden sources of gluten in their diet. Unless the label clearly states “gluten-free”, knowing what to look for when reading a food label is required to prevent unwanted exposure to gluten.
Purine-containing Foods
Eating foods high in purine can cause increased production of uric acid in the blood resulting in crystals in the joint and soft tissues, most often known as gout. Avoiding the high purine foods can prevent acute attacks and inflammation.
Best Temperature and Uses for Common Cooking Oils
Consuming healthy oils at the wrong temperature can cause more harm than benefits. Learning how to use oils in proper food preparation results in a healthier fat intake.
Latex Cross-Reactive Foods
For those that have a latex allergy, some find that they experience an allergic reaction when they eat these latex reactive foods.
Histamine Elimination Diet
Histamine, which plays a role in several of our body’s systems, is created in the body and is also found in some foods. If you have an allergy-like reaction to foods rich in histamine, use this as a guideline to help determine if you have a histamine intolerance.
Sulfur Intolerance
Some people have difficulty clearing sulfur from their system, and this can manifest as asthma, itchy skin, headaches and more. Use this guideline to learn what foods contain sulfur.
Salicylate Sensitivity
Salicylates are natural chemicals found in plants and when ingested too frequently, they can cause a wide range of symptoms. Use this as a guideline to learn what foods are high in salicylate.
Oxalate Sensitivity
Oxalates are natural chemicals found in plants that bind with minerals in the body to create salts. Sometimes these salts can be insoluble and can produce various symptoms. Use this as a guideline to learn what foods are high in oxalate.
Sodium
Sodium controls fluid balance in our bodies and maintains blood volume and blood pressure.
Melatonin-containing foods
It has been reported that melatonin improves sleep efficiency, and it has been found that eating melatonin-rich foods can assist in getting a good nights sleep.
DETOXIFICATION
Glyphosates
This widely used herbicide is now a known cause of chronic health problems. Learn how to decrease exposure, the risks to health, how to get tested, and be an advocate to end the use of this toxic chemical otherwise known as Roundup.
Plants that Promote Clean Air
Studies have shown that houseplants can effectively clean the air, ridding toxic chemicals found in indoor pollution.
CHINESE MEDICINE
How to Prepare Raw Chinese Herbal Formulas
For the most potent extraction of Chinese formulas, the proper preparation and cooking technique is recommended for the highest efficacy and quality extracted from the raw herbs.
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS
Castor Oil Packs
For anti-inflammatory and detoxification purposes, castor oil packs are gentle and effective.
Directions for Compresses
A topical compress is beneficial for numerous inflammatory skin conditions. Do not use with open skin wounds.
Onion Ear Compress
Home treatment that is safe and effective for a mild earache. Do not use with broken skin or for people with an onion allergy.