So far we have covered a lot of ground about kidney disease – what it means, the changes your body may go through, and how to treat your kidneys using natural therapies. There has been a lot of information to digest, so today we are going to talk about what it all means to you…

Surviving jet lag starts with a few ounces of prevention – start eating the types of foods you will be eating on your trip a week ahead of time. This helps your body make adjustments gradually instead of all in one 24 hour period. Stay well hydrated. Get enough sleep prior to leaving (and during…

Irritable bowel is usually caused by a poor diet and too much stress. Many times there is a food that upsets your system. It may not be a full blown allergy, but you feel it when you eat it. If you’re eating a poor diet – stop. If you’re stressed – find ways to relax….

Now this is interesting – According to the ChefMD’s Big Book of Culinary Medicine – eat a high gylcemic meal 4 hours before bedtime. Sounds weird right? But if you think about it, what happens after the sugar high? You crash right? I guess it would be OK for a one time solution, but its…

Oh, those nasty germy infections. While drugs may reduce the symptoms, these foods actually kill the germs – Apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, cranberries, eggplant, garlic, green tea, honey, lemon, mushrooms, mustard, onions, peppermint, vinegar, yogurt When my daughter was a baby and still required medical equipment, we used vinegar to clean the equipment and…

While an overall healthy diet will strengthen your immune system, these foods have nutrients that specifically help your immune system – Almonds, apricots, broccoli, canteloupe, carrots, celery, chicken, chocolate, citrus fruits, dark greens, eggs, fruits, garlic, green tea, mango, meat, mushrooms, onion, peaches, peanuts, pineapple, pumpkin, spinach, squash, sweet potato, tomato, tomato products, walnuts, watermelon….

Balance your pH. (Less sugar, more water and vegetables) Eat more vegetables. Cut out the bad carbs – chips, fries, cakes, pop, etc. Drink more plain water. Get enough rest. Reduce stress. Eat slower. Chew your food! You’ll lose more weight and feel better if you would just slow down. Enjoy your food!  

Make sure that you are getting enough vitamin C can double your chances of surviving a heart attack. I’ve also heard that even if you take vitamin C while you wait for the ambulance you increase your odds of survival. Also see Healthy Heart

Eat as many of these heart healthy foods as you can! & make sure you’re getting enough of these essential nutrients – Here are some of the top heart healthy foods – That’s a diet that’s easy to live with, isn’t it? Lots of good stuff! Alcohol – 1 drink a day for women, and…

Did you know that something as simple as being dehyrated can cause headaches? Try drinking water first. Other things that can cause headaches are – a lack of fiber, B Vitamins, Vitamin E, Magnesium, or calcium, eye strain, and high blood pressure. When I was much younger, I had monthly headaches. A kindly pharmacist told…