Did you know if you only drink distilled water, you definitely increase your risk of high blood pressure, heartbeat irregularities and muscle cramping. Why? Because distilled water is a type of water that has gone through a very vigorous filtration process to strip it of contaminants such as bacteria, viruses and toxic heavy metals like…
Your Toilet Paper is Toxic
Did you know that there are more than 100,000 chemicals used in most paper products such as toilet paper, baby wipes, paper towels, coffee filters, tea bags and more? Bleach is a common additive for toilet paper products and it is one of the most toxic chemicals for humans because it creates toxins that can…
5 Most Popular Beers Made With GMOs or Other Dangerous Chemicals
Did you know that some of the most popular beers can be the most toxic for your health? The harmful additives in certain types of beer you drink can cause permanent damage to your body. Moreover, the FDA does not monitor alcoholic beverages; companies are not required to label their ingredients. In general, companies don’t…
You’ve Been Lied to About Kale
If you follow the latest health trends, you know that kale is viewed as a superfood vegetable that everyone should eat daily. So why would I even say that kale is not so good for you? Well, here is the thing, kale is actually super-poisoning.
Vitamin D Deficiency: 3 Ways We Got Sucked into the Vitamin D Scam
We all know that Vitamin D is vital for the proper functioning of your body. It’s the essential vitamin that our bodies can not produce on their own. Nearly every cell in our body has a vitamin D receptor which can influence the expression of more than 200 genes. Unfortunately, Vitamin D deficiency has been…
Stop Giving Goldfish Crackers to Your Children
Goldfish crackers are the second-most popular cracker brand in the United States. If you take a look at the Pepperidge Farm website, you might be swayed to think that these crackers are pretty healthy. Some of the claims they make include: Baked with 100% real cheese Made with colors sourced from plants No artificial flavors or…
The Case Against Beans: 3 Main Things You Need to Know
There is a question that I get asked time and again is, “Why can’t I eat beans?” Let me try to explain to you how beans, soy and other legumes can impact our health. This might come as a surprise but nearly 19 years ago imports of red kidney beans into South Africa were legally…
4 Foods to Avoid to Lose Weight, Reduce Your Thyroid Medication and Reverse Hashimoto’s
Has your doctor ever mentioned to you the link between certain foods and Hashimoto’s Disease? As we know, one of the most common causes of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease where your immune system attacks your thyroid. Your thyroid is vital to your health as it produces hormones which regulate most body functions…
Black Seed – ‘The Remedy For Everything But Death’
Time and time again, natural remedies surpass dangerous pharmaceutical drugs. One of these remedies is black seed that has been called a miracle herb or a superfood. Black seed oil (also knows as black cumin seed oil, black coriander oil) comes from the Nigella sativa plant that is native to Asia. It is one of…
20 Surprising but Brilliant Uses For Essential Oils Everyone Should Know
It’s been over 10 years since I started using essential oils. I still can not believe how versatile they are. In case you are wondering, essential oils are organic compounds extracted directly from the bark, flower, fruit, leaf, seed or root of a plant or tree. They are typically produced through the process of distillation…
