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Nutrition and Healing

Addictions

Addictions

There are things that you can do to help relieve some of the physical discomfort…
Anemia

Anemia

Anemia is when you don’t have enough red blood cells. It can be brought on…
Arteries

Arteries

These great foods will help keep your arteries healthy and clear! Almonds, Asparagus, black tea,…
Arthritis

Arthritis

Arthritis is a degenerative disease that many blame on heretics, or aging. As you have…
Asthma

Asthma

All of these foods have nutrients that help minimize asthma attacks. You can read about…
Beat Flu

Beat Flu

  With diseases spreading around the world, you might be wondering if there is anything…
Bleeding/bruising

Bleeding/bruising

Bleeding problems can be chronic nosebleeds, heavy menstrual flow, bleeding gums, bruising, or clotting problems.…
Bloating

Bloating

Chances are, you aren’t chewing your food enough. Slow down! I know it sounds stupid,…
Bones

Bones

Strong bones are pretty important, wouldn’t you say? Without strong bones, you won’t be moving…
Brain Foods

Brain Foods

You can be smarter and calmer, and protect your brain from chemical assault and aging,…
Bronchitis

Bronchitis

Do you suffer from bronchitis? Many people get seasonal bouts. Here’s a quick tip sheet…
Cancer

Cancer

These foods are said to help prevent, ease discomfort, or some say – even help…
Cataracts

Cataracts

Give your eyes the nutrients they need to stay healthy. There are certain nutrients that…
Cholesterol

Cholesterol

Surprise! Current research shows that cholesterol has nothing to do with heart disease. Just another…
Colds

Colds

If you know you’ve been exposed to the cold virus, don’t wait for symptoms. Start…
Constipation

Constipation

Nothing is worse than that painful sluggish feeling. That’s because you’re housing all sorts of…
COPD

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD includes Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. While you won’t permanently cure…
Diabetes

Diabetes

There has been a raw food movement that claims you can cure Diabetes in 30…
Diarrhea

Diarrhea

Oat bran is a water soluble fiber that helps absorb water in the stool. Yogurt…
Fever

Fever

Oh, you know that feeling… you’ve got a fever. But who has time to be…
Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia

  What is Fibromyalgia? They really don’t know. They ‘think’ it is a nerve disorder.…
Flu

Flu

Nothing seems to strike fear more than the annual flu season. To really make sure…
Gallbladder

Gallbladder

With gallbladder problems, simpy avoiding fats like the plague – most importantly, bad fat –…
Gas

Gas

Gas is an embarrassing problem that many associate with a healthy diet. It’s not true.…
Gout

Gout

Eat foods low in purine. (Purine increases uric acid levels.) Low purine foods – Nuts,…
Gum Disease

Gum Disease

Double your vitamin C intake. Take your vitamin C supplements alone before meals. I take…
Headaches

Headaches

Did you know that something as simple as being dehyrated can cause headaches? Try drinking…
Heartburn

Heartburn

Balance your pH. (Less sugar, more water and vegetables) Eat more vegetables. Cut out the…
Immune System

Immune System

While an overall healthy diet will strengthen your immune system, these foods have nutrients that…
Infections

Infections

Oh, those nasty germy infections. While drugs may reduce the symptoms, these foods actually kill…
Insomnia

Insomnia

Now this is interesting – According to the ChefMD’s Big Book of Culinary Medicine –…
Jet Lag

Jet Lag

Surviving jet lag starts with a few ounces of prevention – start eating the types…
Menopause

Menopause

I thought maybe I was just fortunate when I sailed through menopause without a problem.…
Oily Skin

Oily Skin

The curse of young adulthood… and the diet that comes with it. Here are the…
Osteopenia

Osteopenia

You probably know someone who has been diagnosed with osteopenia — or you have received…
Sinus

Sinus

Sinus and allergy problems are an immune system response to certain triggers. To prevent sinus…
Skin

Skin

Eating a balanced diet full of different fresh natural foods will automatically give your skin…
Sunburn

Sunburn

As much as I hate the thought of slathering myself with sunscreen full of chemicals,…
Toothache

Toothache

Toothaches are never convenient, are they? They seem to happen late at night, or on…