What do toxins and hormonal balance have to do with each other?  There are all kinds of toxins, but some of them interfere with your body's ability to maintain hormonal balance.   There are two broad categories of toxins.  The toxins that are in the air, water, and ground is one kind and are known
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What are the effects of sugar on the body?  By now, we all know that at some level, sugar is bad for us.  But how bad is it and what does it do the body? Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels The human body wants blood glucose (blood sugar) maintained in a very narrow range.  The hormones, insulin and
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As we journey into winter, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do to prevent colds and flu naturally.  While I don't think it's always a bad thing to get sick because it allows the body to purge a lot of toxins, you may still want to avoid it.  There are plenty of simple things you can
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Everyone wants to have healthy teeth.  But you may not realize how connected the health of your teeth is to the rest of your body.  And you may not be aware of natural things you can do to improve or maintain healthy teeth.  According to the Center for Holistic Dentistry:  “Conditions in the mouth
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How important is eating by season?  Today, it's easy for us to forget about the seasons when we eat because of the worldwide distribution of foods and our ability to freeze and store foods.  The grocery store shelves look much the same in December as they do in July.  But just as changes in growing
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Inflammation in the body is a normal response to stress whether it is from injury, attack by germs, foods, physical or emotional stress, as well as other sources.   Sometimes we know about the inflammation because we can see or feel it as local heat, redness, swelling, and pain.  For example, when
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Do you want to find ways that you can improve digestion?  Digestion is so important because it determines how your body utilizes the foods you eat.  If your digestion is poor, you won't get the maximum nutrients out of the food you consume.  And even worse, poor digestion can lead to things like
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For many people, a gluten free and grain free diet can solve their health issues.   For some, just a gluten free diet will do the trick. But what's the difference and which is best? Differences between Grain Free and Gluten Free Diet 1.  Oats, Corn, and Rice are Grains Wheat, barley, and rye
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What is the best brain food you can eat for optimum alertness, memory, and focus?   Here are 5 tips for keeping your brain health at optimum levels. Anti-oxidant Rich Food Some of the best brain food you can eat are anti-oxidant rich.  Things like pomegranates, artichokes, blueberries, walnuts,
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It's important to get a good night's sleep because sleep plays and important role in your physical and emotional health. While you sleep, your body performs important functions like clearing toxins from the brain and repairing your heart and blood vessels. Ongoing sleep deficiency is linked to all
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