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…
Disturbing Reasons Why You Should Never Eat M&Ms Ever Again
An iconic chocolate brand, M&M’s are among the most popular candies in the U.S. We all have M&M’s memories from our childhood, but did you know that these are among the worst candies for your health? They contain petroleum-based, artificial dyes that can trigger hyperactivity in children and cause other health problems.
These Feminine Products are Laced with Toxic, Cancer-Causing Ingredients
Did you know that the average woman will use 10,000 -11,000 tampons or pads in her life, most of which are loaded with dangerous cancer causing ingredients such as dioxins, rayon, pesticides, and chlorine?
Wet Socks Method For Fevers, Colds, Flu, Sinus Infection, Sore Throat and more
One of my favorite go-to home remedies for immune support is the Wet Sock Treatment. This inexpensive yet very effective method naturally stimulates and boosts your immune system fast. Wet sock treatment is a simple form of hydrotherapy that can be done on anyone of any age group from babies to the adults. Wet sock…
Is mold making you sick? Common signs of mold exposure
Experiencing brain fog, chronic fatigue, depression or insomnia, maybe even migraines and inflammation? If so, you have probably been exposed to mold. Associated with numerous health issues, mold toxicity is a very common –but often hidden — source of deteriorating health.
