There are many alternative ways to get your daily intake of Omega 3′s and other essential fatty acids to consuming fish and seafood. Check out this report for a few laughs and enlightenment!

Which form of wheatgrass juice should you choose? This post lists the pros and cons for ingesting our favorite healthy grass in three ways: frozen, fresh, or freeze-dried.

Here are some great tips for making better overall smoothies. From what to add and when, we’ve got it all covered here. Blend away!

Turmeric is a fantastic anti-inflammatory agent, and an overall nutritional powerhouse. Here’s a great article about turmeric, how to pick and store it, and a delicious turmeric sun milk recipe.

Some of the recommended foods for the thyroid all leafy greens such as lettuces. But that’s not all. Juicing can actually help you defend against hypothyroidism.

Nutritionally dense, chia seeds are an easy way to add fiber, omegas, protein, potassium, and calcium all in one tiny package.

Psyllium has been showing up as an ingredient in high-fiber breakfast cereals. It has been claimed to be effective in reducing blood cholesterol levels in those who consume it.  “Several studies point to a cholesterol reduction attributed to a diet that includes dietary fiber such as psyllium,” says Wikipedia.  Sometimes all I have to do is read a sentence and it convinces me I have to try it in something other than what I find it in on the grocery shelf.  This one screams “Put me in a smoothie, please!” This is about the benefit of using powdered psyllium that [...]

I am at a point in my life where I wonder…is there something else I could be doing to feel better?  It seems when I hit 40, it was harder to stay fit and healthy and another weird symptom appeared every month or so.  At 47, I am wondering about perimenopause, fatigue, my thyroid, weight gain, stiff and achy joints and even heart palpitations.  It is my intention here to share a little of what I am going through and maybe help you find some answers too.  My menstrual cycle started changing about a year ago.  Longer, shorter, heavier, lighter….all of [...]

Last time I talked about fasting.  A great way to allow the body to rest.  Our bodies use so much energy digesting food, that a one day fast a few times a month, can certainly help with healing, not to mention you could learn a lot about yourself.  What’s the difference between a fast and a cleanse?  Here’s what Wikipedia says about a cleanse…”Body cleansing or detoxification is a treatment in alternative medicine which proponents claim rid the body of accumulated harmful substances that exert a negative effect on individual health.  Critics argue that such cleansings are often unnecessary, and are based [...]

I’ll admit it….even I’m confused as to whether the sun is good for you or not.  We all agree that when the sun shines, our mood definitely changes, and we don’t even have to be out in it.  However, in most areas of the US, most people rarely are exposed to the sun.  You are working during the week and the time you spend outside for lunch, I’m sure you are covered up with clothing.  Every cell and tissue needs vitamin D.  Vitamin D regulates over 2,000 genes in your body.  No, there are no physical signs of vitamin D deficiency, however [...]