Go ahead, crack yourself up!
Laughter releases pain-suppressing opiates from the pituitary glands and may have long-term health benefits. It may: Regulates blood pressure and increase blood flow; Decrease cortisol and adrenaline stress hormones; Increases health-enhancing hormones; Increases blood-oxygenation; Exercise the diaphragm, abdominal, and other […]
What are Cruciferous Vegetables?
Cruciferous, or brassica, vegetables are not just nutritious, but FULL of vitamins and minerals, contain glucosinolates, which give them their potent taste and smell, and fiber to aid in digestion. There are three specific catagories of crucifers: Leafy Greens Broccoli […]
Not Just Kidney Beans…
No beans about it, the kidneys play a very important role in our daily health. The Kidney’s are 1 of the 3 vital organs and work hard to keep you healthy. According to the National Kidney Foundation www.kidney.org., these are […]
Bloated? Uncomfortable Tummy?
To Cleanse or Not to Cleanse? Once you’ve decided to reduce the over-consumption burden of the holidays, where do you start? Well, first, what is toxic burden? Then, let’s look at ways to reduce it with cleansing. Toxic Burden is […]
Squash Bad Health
Squash, the word originating from the Narragansett Native American word askutasquash, is a vegetable that includes many varieties, all with unique health benefits. Some of the varieties of squash include: Pumpkins Zucchinis Marrows Courgettes Gourds And, so many more varieties, […]