What are Oxalates and How Can They Affect Your Health?
We’re going to tackle this topic by answering the following question from a site visitor. “Cynthia, my oxalate level on a recent Organic Acid Test from Great Plains Lab was 250. I don’t know if that is...
View ArticleIs Lufenuron Safe and Effective for Candida?
You may see a lot of hype around products that are marketed as Candida cell wall suppressors also known as chitin synthesis inhibitors. One of the newest on the scene is a substance called lufenuron,...
View ArticleThe Many Powerful Health Benefits of Salmon
The health benefits of salmon have been widely chronicled, but it is always worthwhile to go over them again. Before looking at all the great aspects of this superfood, it is important to note that the...
View ArticleTen Natural Remedies for Depression
According to the World Health Organization, depression affects approximately 350 million people worldwide. You’ve probably heard traditional psychologists use the word chemical imbalance when speaking...
View Article15 Fascinating Facts About Candida You May Not Know
Candida is one of the most cunning and adaptive organisms that exists. It has developed a variety of ingenious mechanisms to ensure its survival and can wreck havoc on one’s mental, physical and...
View ArticleA Delicious Low-Carb Homemade Ice Cream Recipe
Well, the temperature has been in the hundreds in my neck of the woods for the last few weeks and this kind of weather always gets me in the mood for some rich and smooth ice cream to cool me off a...
View ArticleTen Plus Health Benefits of Garlic
The health benefits of garlic have been known by common folk for thousands of years, but more recently, these benefits have been backed up by a large amount of scientific research. Below are some of...
View ArticleH. Pylori Basics
H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) is a gram negative bacterium that inhabits the stomach and/or the first part of the small intestine called the duodenum. It is believed that 50 percent of the world’s...
View ArticleCan Caffeine Lead to Binge Eating?
In this post, we explore the relationship between caffeine and binge eating by answering the following question from a site visitor. Hi Cynthia, I have struggled with periodic binge eating for years. I...
View ArticleEight Simple Ways to Look and Feel Beautiful without Makeup
For some women, it is very difficult to imagine life without makeup. Ladies tend to forget that Nature has given them the means to look attractive without artificial assistance. True beauty is a...
View ArticleHydrochloric Acid and the Betaine HCl Challenge Test
Hydrochloric acid, also known as HCL, is really critical for our health for a variety of reasons. In the stomach, it helps other gastric acids (potassium chloride and sodium chloride) break down...
View ArticleThe Link Between Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Fatigue
Hypothyroidism can be primary or secondary. If it is primary, it should respond well to thyroid replacement. If low thyroid symptoms (fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, constipation, low body temp,...
View ArticleHow to Overcome Restlessness Associated with Meditation
Research demonstrates that meditation can provide significant benefits for our mental/emotional, physical, brain, and spiritual health. Regardless of which health condition you are facing, or if you...
View ArticleLow-Carb/ Primal and Guilt-Free Eggnog Recipe
I must admit, one of my favorite activities during the holidays is my annual glass of eggnog on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day, preferably while I’m watching The Christmas Story. I love eggnog....
View ArticleHow to Kick Your Sugar Addiction for Good
If you are still struggling with cravings for sugar and carbs, the beginning of the new year is a great time to resolve to kick this addiction once and for all. With the holidays behind you for now,...
View ArticleHow Meditation Can Help You Save Money on Health Care Services
The regular use of meditation and other practices that elicit the relaxation response, like deep breathing exercises, yoga, and prayer, have been shown previously to be beneficial in the treatment of a...
View ArticleWhy You Shouldn’t Eat Bread Even Though Oprah Says You Can
By now, you’ve probably seen the commercial with Oprah telling you that you can eat bread every day and still lose weight. It is sad, frightening, and disturbing that someone who has so much influence...
View ArticleWhere Do You Start with Complicated Multi-Health Conditions?
We’re going to approach this issue by answering the following question submitted by a visitor to the blog. Most of the people I work with in my practice come to me with a similar type of scenario. The...
View ArticlePasta-Free Lasagna Recipe
This is not a true Paleo recipe because it includes mozzarella cheese, which I don’t typically recommend consuming very often. However, since eating Paleo is for life, I think some type of lasagna is...
View ArticleExercise Caution when Using D-Mannose for a Urinary Tract Infection if You...
D-mannose is commonly prescribed for the treatment of urinary tract infections by many alternative/integrative health practitioners. If you visit the comment sections of blog posts and forums on this...
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