My “Spring Health Kick” Update...

This is an update to this post, “My Spring Health Kick– the products I picked out to help…” Well it’s been about 2 weeks taking all the supplements I ordered and I’m not sure this is going to well! I have a metallic taste in my mouth, from what I’m guessing is either the spirulina or the “Crystal Energy” drops, trying to cleanse heavy metals from my system. I’ve...

What Dr.Oz doesn’t mention about Vitamin D...

Getting enough Vitamin D is all the rage lately. Heck, I’ve even heard talk about forgoing sunscreen because it may interfere with your vitamin D intake! The famous Dr. Oz speaks in the video below stresses the importance of Vitamin D and wearing sunblock, but he fails to mention that most sunscreens are unsafe and how to choose a natural one. I already wrote about that a few years ago here. So to wear sunblock...

What Are The Health Benefits Of Cabbage?...

Cabbage is a strong and sturdy vegetable that is abundant in almost all cultures and countries. Unfortunately, many American families don’t buy cabbage. The only form of this vegetable they eat is coleslaw. Coleslaw is loaded with high fat ingredients such as mayonnaise. The only other dish that cabbage normally appears in American household meals is corn beef and cabbage, which is usually eaten on Saint...

My “Spring Health Kick”– the pro...

I have a confession, I’ve never felt the most unhealthiest than I do now. I believe in a little help from our super food friends and keeping our nutrition in balance, but let’s face it– life is stressful and it’s easy to fall off the wagon and drink 3 cups of coffee and one alcoholic beverage daily! Perhaps from this nasty habit, is why my body is feeling achy and inflamed. It’s very hard...

How Not to Get Sick when Flying...

Photo by Pensiero Don’t you hate getting sick from long flights? Feeling completely helpless and unprotected as those around you cough and sneeze knowing you are breathing that? Next holiday season, be prepared! I’ve developed a system that kept me healthy from a grueling trip spanning over 20 hrs flying and 3 climate zones while all those around me were sick and I thought I’d share my secret. What you...

Thoughts, Opinions and Facts on Swine Flu...

photo by ** Maurice ** The breaking news about the Swine Flu Virus at first glance instilled much fear into me. It feels close to me as I recently had the flu and was home sick for 4 days eating the BRAT diet. I fell sick just two days after attending a Bar-B-Q where I couldn’t finish eating a chicken leg because I felt it wasn’t cooked properly. I re-thought my omnivore diet, felt disgusted with how poorly...

Ancient Mineral’s Topical Magnesium Products...

In case you haven’t read my post on Magical Magnesium Miracles, do so now to learn why magnesium is essential to over 700 functions of the body! I’ve done some research and turns out you best apply magnesium chloride on your skin in order to reap the benefits. Sure, many products derived from large bodies of water such as the Pacific Ocean, the Great Salt Lake, and the Dead Sea contain magnesium chloride....

Lessons from my Dad's Skincare Products...

My father is in his late 50′s and barely has a wrinkle. I love visiting my dad because I eagerly dive into his bathroom cupboards for all the fancy natural anti-aging lotions and potions I can’t afford and usually make off with a few bottles without getting caught! I think it’s great that my dad cares and goes to greater lengths than most woman in search for the perfect product. My father has 4 brothers-...

Fasting with the Seasons and Detoxifying Foods...

Photo by BurningQuestion As spring has sprung I’m feeling a serious need to some spring cleaning, not just in my home, but my body! Dr. Sachi (A Doctor of Oriental Medicine- whom you may remember from our last interview: Fit, Fabulous, Over 50…and Sharing Secrets!!) runs many fasting retreats and shares some tips with us below: In Dr. Sachi’s Words: I’m often doing a detox- no one can avoid it now,...

Dr. Simm's Smoothie Recipes...

Dr. Simm is an Acupuncture Physician and my first health guru! You can learn a lot from her Q+A article on On Weight Maintenance and Aging. Her two favorite smoothie recipes packed with healing superpower are: 7 Magical herb veggie blend: Any veggie based juice (Carrot, Celery, Red Peppers, Beet, etc. -your take!) with the following magical herbs: parsley cilantro garlic ginger basil rosemary mint (understand that...