Most of us have been touched by cancer. Whether that’s directly due to a personal diagnosis or indirectly due to a diagnosis given to a friend, family member or a co worker, cancer can feel as though it is an epidemic that is growing. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2015
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Recipe Highlights:
- Full of Vitamin C
- Anti Inflammatory
- Promotes Immune Health
This smoothie is both refreshing and tasty. Orange juice provides the body with needed Vitamin C, while coconut helps lower cholesterol and boost the immune system. The real kicker here is the turmeric. Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory and Continue reading
Respiratory Problems
The respiratory system works like a ventilation system; bringing oxygen and other gases into the body while removing carbon dioxide, dust moisture, bacteria and viruses. Once oxygen enters the body it’s collected by red blood cells. The red blood cells in turn transport oxygen through the arteries as a means to distribute it to the rest of the cells in the body. Continue reading
Sweet Kale and Cabbage Salad
Recipe Highlights:
- source of protein and fiber
- contains sulfur to help remove toxins
- anti-carcinogenic
Here’s another salad recipe that is tasty as well as healthy! What in particular makes this recipe healthy is the kale, green cabbage and brussel sprouts. Kale contains protein, fiber, folate, Vitamins A, C, K and Alpha-linolenic acid. Continue reading
Hormone Issues
Imagine a country with 60 trillion people in it. How is it governed? What kind of governmental system can keep this country in order? There are so many factors to consider. We would all agree that it would require a lot of order to avoid chaos.
Our body is much more efficient than any government, with incredible systems in place to govern itself. The body maintains itself by utilizing the order established by the endocrine system. The endocrine system is composed of glands that are strategically placed throughout the body, from the brain to the ovaries in women, or the testes in men. These glands work to maintain order and to help with development, growth, and metabolism. They work to regulate internal temperature, body energy distribution, mood, immune system, nutrient distribution, appetite control, detoxification of our body, regulating water content in the body, heart rate, sex drive and every organ’s activity. The physiology of the body is affected by the proteins that these glands produce, called hormones, which contain messages. Continue reading
Hemorrhoids
The word hemorrhoid is usually associated with hemorrhoids disease. Hemorrhoids in and of themselves however, are an important part of our digestive system. They are vascular tissues that work as cushions. These cushions contain blood vessels in the lower region of the rectum and around the anus. Hemorrhoids help us control Continue reading
Banana Chocolate Smoothie
Recipe Highlights:
- Lots of Nutrients, Including Calcium and Potassium
- Antioxidant Properties
- Several B Vitamins and Vitamin E
Bananas and chocolate are always delicious together. This recipe is for a tasty and nutritious. banana chocolate smoothie. The best thing about this smoothie is the raw cacao inside it. Continue reading
Pumpkin Oatmeal Waffles
Recipe Highlights:
- Great source of fiber
- Helps in weight management
- Protein filled
Who doesn’t love some warm waffles in the morning? These Pumpkin Oatmeal Waffles aren’t just tasty; they’re whole wheat. This makes them a great source of fiber and protein, assisting in weight management and digestion. Continue reading