Autoimmune

6 NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES IN PEOPLE WITH AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES.

AUTOIMMUNITY: Key Nutrients You Need in Your Diet  People that suffer from autoimmune diseases have very different nutritional needs than the average person. Here are six nutrients that studies have proven help folks who suffer with autoimmune diseases. Incidentally, the research has also shown that folks with autoimmune diseases are deficient in these nutrients. It

Food Labels: What They Really Mean to You.

Copyright Ask Mama Frat Food labels can be confusing!  Words like "free range" "grass fed", and "organic" are everywhere but what do they really mean? I'll tell you so you'll be an educated consumer know what is behind these labels. Cage free "Cage free" means that the birds were raised without cages. That

TOXINS and/ or CARCINOGENIC COMPOUNDS FOUND IN EVERYDAY PRODUCTS – Part 1

Toxins & carcinogenic compounds can trigger an immune response. Toxins  have also been known to trigger an autoimmune disease. They also cause a "flare up" (as those with autoimmune diseases know well). At the very least, they act as endocrine disruptors. This is why it's important to keep yourself and your environment toxin free. But, how do

10 SUPER FOODS YOU NEED IN YOUR DIET

These science-backed nutrient dense super foods are power houses that will boost your mood, energy, metabolism, memory and immune system. They can also reduce inflammation, reduce the metastasis of cancerous cells & fight aging.  Here are 10 simple nutritional superstars. Put them in your diet. Cacao: raw chocolate: Cacao is a powerful antioxidant containing both

Break Up With Sugar

This is a public declaration, I am launching on a new journey! I am freeing myself of an addictive, dysfunctional relationship with a narcissistic love. That’s right, I’m breaking up with sugar.. again. This relationship I have with sugar is a lot like being on a tropical island involved with a gorgeous rich man who

Wifi radiation: What You Need To Know.

Admittedly, Wi-Fi makes our lives easier. We can get wireless technology over our entire house or down the street at the local coffee shop, but this convenience comes at a price. Wireless routers, Bluetooth gadgets, and any wireless system give off electromagnetic radiation in the low-gigahertz frequency. WiFi operates in the 2 to 5 GHz range which is part

Cryotherapy Fad or Phenomenal: My experience.

Many of you know I try new therapies (both conventional & alternative) & enjoy sharing my experience. So, this post is about my latest “try” of Cryotherapy. It should be revealing and I hope somewhat entertaining. Cryotherapy is gaining popularity as the most advanced recovery tool available. But, is it really that or just good

Are You Gluten Sensitive?

Pic Compliments of UDI's There is so much fuss about Gluten Free these days. Is it real or just a fad? Could your fatigue, joint pain, gastrointestinal issues and depression be a result of gluten? The answer is yes. Doctors easily recognize the digestive issues & symptoms associated with Celiac disease. As a

LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT MICROGREENS

Microgreens are edible green vegetables (or herbs) that are harvested when they just begin to sprout.   Kale, arugula, onions, beet greens, watercress, daikon radish, chard and bok choy are the most common used greens to create microgreens.  Cilantro, basil, parsley and chives are the most commonly used herbs. Don’t confuse micro greens with sprouts.

L-GLUTAMINE BENEFITS & USES. COULD IT HELP YOU?

Glutamine is one of the amino acids.   Technically, glutamine is created in the human body when the semi-essential amino acid glutamate (or glutamic acid) is broken down and binds with nitrogen-containing ammonia molecules.  It converts to this amino acid called glutamic acid when it passes through the blood-brain barrier.   All this fancy talk means

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