10 Reasons Why We Need at Least 8 hugs a day. by Marcus Julian Felicetti Hugging therapy is definitely a powerful way of healing. Research shows that hugging (and also laughter) is extremely effective at healing sickness, disease, loneliness, depression, anxiety and stress. Research shows a proper deep hug, where the hearts are pressing together,…
Article by National Institute of Health You probably already know that your genes can affect your health. So can the choices you make, such as getting enough exercise and eating healthy food. But did you know that where you live can affect your health, too? NIH-funded researchers are looking at how the environment around us,…
Let the elements of healthy living enhance your life for this holiday season and into the New Year. Article taken from Trivita.com Essential #1: Breathe DeeplyInhale a full measure of reviving air, hold, then release stress and toxins. A healthy immune system is dependent upon deep breathing. Your lymphatic system powers the immune response in…
Positive Emotions and Your Health Developing a Brighter Outlook National Institute of Health Do you tend to look on the sunny side, or do you see a future filled with dark, stormy skies? A growing body of research suggests that having a positive outlook can benefit your physical health. NIH-funded scientists are working to better…
Complete Proteins Complete proteins are those that contain an adequate amount of all he essential amino acids. These include all the animal based proteins and some plant based protein. Examples of complete animal protein include meat, fish, and dairy products eggs. Examples of plant based complete protein are Quinoa, Buckwheat, Hemp, Chia seed and Spirulina….
Is Meat Essential to Healthy Adult Diet? The correct answer to this question depends on who is asked; the meat eater or the vegan. I believe we function best by eating both animals and plants and the answer can be yes or no depending on how you look at it. Our ancestors eat meat as…
Milk Thistle Milk thistle is an herb that’s been used for thousands of years to support liver, kidney, and gall bladder health. It contains the flavonoid silymarin, which is thought to be responsible for many of its beneficial effects, including liver protection and antioxidant, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties (Mercola, 2017). When the leaves are crushed…
Organic vs Wild caught vs Industrialized Meats Organic, free range and wild caught meats are healthier than industrial meats. Organic meat must be fed organic feed without fertilizers and antibiotics. The animals must not receive hormones or antibiotics at any time and they must be given access to the outdoors. Free range animals have continuous…
Safe Cookware The kind of foods we put into our bodies are very important. The types of cookware that we use to prepare food are also important, because if the cookware is not safe, then what is the point of preparing organically healthy foods. According to the environmental working group (https://www.ewg.org) when heated, cookware coated…
Grains and Legumes Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat. According to Wikipedia Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in wheat and related grains, including barley, rye, oat (depending on cultivar and processing), and all their species and hybrids. It gives elasticity to dough, helping it rise and keep its…
