2018 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce EWG (Environmental Working Group) released its 2018 Dirty Dozen guide. They report that 70% of non organic produce test positive for at least 1 pesticide. The USDA found a total of 178 different pesticides and pesticide breakdown products on the thousands of produce samples it analyzed. The pesticides […]
Your brain is the most precious organ in your body. Even when other vital organs keep working, without brain wave activity, the body is an empty vessel. Modern science understands more about the brain than ever before. For instance, we now know that the brain is plastic— meaning that it can change itself, and does […]
Heavy metals are found in the environment (air, water, food, soil). Over time they place an extreme toxic burden on the body. Heavy metals enter the body by ingestion, inhalation, or absorption through the skin or mucous membranes. The thyroid is very sensitive to heavy metals. Research has shown that heavy metals can damage the thyroid. This is […]
If you have trouble calming down or relaxing before bedtime or if you struggle with maintaining emotional balance, managing the effects of temporary stress, relaxing, calming nerves or relaxing muscles you may want to consider nutritional and herbal supplements that help maintain emotional balance, ease the effects of temporary stress, and promote relaxation and sleep. […]
Have you ever wondered if the food your child is eating is giving them what they need to focus and learn at school or to perform at their best in their sports? Are you looking for ways to help your child with ADHD besides using medication and wondering if there are any alternatives that really […]