The Eat to Beat Fibromyalgia Challenge

12/24/2023

Merry Christmas! We all need uplifting right now.
God bless all of us and our wondrous world.

07/12/2023

07/12/2023

Need a Beauty Super-Boost? Juicing is Second to None!

Health experts recommend we consume six to eight servings of fruits and vegetables. Every day. If you've ever tried this, you already know it's no easy feat.

It is darn difficult to eat raw, fresh produce on an ongoing basis. Can you imagine how tired your jaws would be if you tried to chew your way through
two beets, five stalks of celery, and a pound of raw carrots?

But whereas you might not be able to easily make your way through whole bags of fresh veggies, you can easily juice them.

Juicing is simply a powerful tool that makes it absurdly easy to feed our bodies premium fuel since you don't have to worry about learning how to prepare various vegetables, taking time to cook them, or forcing yourself to eat them.

You get the same benefits - around 90% of the nutrients and enzymes are found in the juice, not the fiber - and your jaws don't have to do the work.

Any one of us can easily drink a couple glasses of fresh, nutritious juice every day. It takes only a few minutes and makes meeting your recommended dose the easiest thing you'll do that day.

When you start juicing regularly, you’ll begin to notice a number of welcome side effects - less cravings, more energy - as well some subtle changes like thicker lashes and a clearer, brighter complexion.

It's not surprising since fresh fruits and vegetables are full of nutrients that go a long way in making you healthier, and thus, more beautiful.

Health is beauty, after all, and vegetables that are rich in magnesium, silica,riboflavin, vitamins A & C - all important nutrients for skin, hair, and nails – are going to contribute toward your looks.

The huge nutritional boost you get also translates to a number of little perks that you’ll notice with regular juicing, like an increase in stamina, better sleep, steady and lasting energy levels, mental clarity, less inflammation in your joints and skin, an improved immune system, and even better eyesight.

Of course, to get the most out of juicing, it helps to know what to choose and how best to do it. Ready to find out?

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11/24/2022

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09/02/2022

VITAMIN D: HEALTHY LEVELS OF THE “SUNSHINE VITAMIN” IS CRUCIAL TO AVOIDING CANCER
Vitamin D, a vitamin-like hormone created in the skin in response to sunlight, plays an important role in immune system health, with deficiencies linked to higher risk of respiratory diseases. Now, there is evidence that the “sunshine vitamin” can protect against cancer as well.

According to noted cancer researcher Dr. Cedric F. Garland, healthy levels of vitamin D have been associated with lower risk of cancers of the breast,lung and bladder. Research published in PLOS One showed that having vitamin D levels of 40 ng/mL or higher resulted in a 67 percent lower risk of cancer - compared with vitamin D levels of 20 ng/mL or less.

Ironically, 20 ng/mL is the recommended level advised by conventional medical doctors. But, as many integrative physicians have long asserted, it takes at least double that amount for cancer-protective benefits to occur – with even higher levels affording even greater benefit.

Unfortunately, vitamin D deficiency is common in the United States, causing many to have insufficient protection against cancer. You can boost your vitamin D intake with oily fish, raw dairy products, pasture raised eggs, mushrooms and non-GMO soy.

But, while prolonged sun overexposure can lead to skin cancer, the fact is: getting appropriate amounts of sunlight is considered the best way to create vitamin D in the body. Natural health experts advise getting 20 minutes of direct sun a few times a week. For longer periods of time in the sun, you should consider putting on protective clothing or use a non-toxic sunscreen.

Keep in mind, if you’re deficient in vitamin D, supplementation is often the only way to increase your levels of vitamin D – especially if you live in a northern climate. Natural health experts usually recommend between 5,000 IU to 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 (the most active form of the nutrient) per day - but individual needs vary according to age, s*x, health, weight and even climate. Consult your integrative doctor for guidance on supplementing

References:

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/jounal.pone.0152441

https://www.naturalhealth365.com/vitamin-d-level-cancer-prevention-1989.htm