Health Tips

Weeding through all the health information available can be a bit overwhelming. Let us help you by offering a multitude of health facts and holistic informational tips, to help you reach a state of optimum well-being and harmonious health. 

Today's Hot Tip: Researchers have found that Coconut Oil helps pneumonia disapear more quickly and may even prevent it.  Coconut Oil increases blood oxygen levels and is a known anti-microbial, for which pneumonia is either a viral or bacterial microbe.  Amer. College of Chest Physicians meeting 10/08

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Did you know a "natural way" to keep your brain smart and healthy is receiving adequate B12 found in seafood and poultry. A recent study found that people with low blood levels of this nutrient experienced a faster decline in cognitive function than those with higher levels.

Did you know that may be as effective as antidepressants in treating major depression? In a recent report from the Cochrane Library of 29 clinicial trials with a total of 5,489 patients, researchers discovered that St. John's wort relieved symptoms without causing side effects associated with antidepressant drugs.

Did you know that research shows that Rheumatoid Arthritis may be on the rise? Fish Oil contains omega-3 fatty acids that reduce inflammation, the driving force behind this auto-immune disorder.

Did you know that  (Queen of the Medow) helps to alleviate kidney problems by eliminating stones and urinary difficulties.

Did you know that too much Alkaline-Forming

Food creates an overabundance of sugar in the body, which candida thrives upon. This is a leading cause of Candidiasis for which Probiotics such as and Fermented Foods (yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kim-chee) and can counteract this imbalance by replenishing the body's correct balance of protective bacteria.

Probiotics  may play a role in the prevention of certain diseases; improved immunity and decreased rates of colon cancer.

Did you know that herbal  is a rich source of vitamin C, naturally high in potassium, and has a higher content of beta-carotene than carrots?

Did you know  aids digestion, cleanses the blood and liver while helping to relieve menstrual sysmptoms.

Did you know that the herbal combination of   , ,  has been

documented to relieve the pain associated with

Chronic Inflammation of the gallbladder?

Did you know that the proper FAT is so good for you? Nature creates fatty acids in our food for a purpose.  Omega Fatty Acids (, evening primrose, sunflower oil, borage oil, and etc.) are essential to health and must be consumed in order to supply the adequate building blocks for tissues and hormones.

Did you know that  contains eight anti-inflammatory compounds that have been found beneficial in healing skin infections and psoriasis disorders?

Did you know that Fermented Foods provide probiotics naturally and have been predigested to allow your gastrointestinal system to work properly? Our ancestors had the insight to ferment grains, vegetables, beans and meats to carry them through hot summer months with no means of refrigeration.

Did you know that the herbs and can help to reduce High Fevers?

Did you know that Natural Organic Meat raised on meadow grass was a staple of many diets world wide before the industrial revolution introduced processed factory farms?

Did you know that researchers at the University of Ottawas found that Honey knocked out the notoriously drug-resistant bacteria more effectively than antiobiotics?

Did you know researches have found that adults who received little or no daily exercise or ate low-calcium diets (salmon, yogurt, almonds and dark-green leafy vegetables) were at least 1.5 times as likely to develop metablic syndrome, a cluster of conditions (including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and excess belly fat) that up your risk for heart disease and diabetes?

Did you know Honey, is a source of bacteria-fighting hydrogen peroxide, which offers antioxidants that help mend mucous membranes?

Did you know  helps to stimuate the female libido while also bringing relief to mucus congestion and consequent coughs?

Did you know that it takes 7 million times more Radiation to kill salmonella in raw chicken than what is used in a chest X-ray.  In a recent push to get U.S. consumers more interested in irradiated foods, the FDA has proposed the term "cold pasteurization" to replace "irradiation".

Did you know that 108 is the number of volatile organic compounds released from a PVC shower curtain into the air over 28 days, 16 times greater than the recommended limit for indoor air quality established by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Did you know that today's Conventially raised hormone injected and pesticide laden grain-fed beef, takes one fifth the time to reach market versus natural Grass-Fed Organic Beef?

Did you know that in the past twenty years, usage of genetically modified corn has increased to the point that nearly all corn is likely to be GMO, without a label stating otherwise.

Did you know that only natural Whole Food Supplements are absorbed and assimilated properly within the body?  Synthetic Supplements are "fake" chemicals that either pass straight through the digestive system or will accumulate within the tissues and organs, forming by-products of toxic congestion.

Did you know that Processed Foods lose all of their nutritional value during the manufacturing process? Once manufactured it continues to lose nutrients while in transit to your local grocery store,and then sits on the store shelf.  Once you purchase the food, it continues to break-down until it finally lands on your plate, basically depleted of any real natural nutritional sustenance.

Did you know that in Type 2 diabetes, either the body is not producing enough insulin to help control blood sugar levels or the cells ignore insulin, preventing the body from converting glucose into energy? The causes are strongly linked to sedentary life styles, obesity and poor diet.  Research has shown that Tai Chi can boost immune levels and lower blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes.

Did you know that you can protect your crops by a mixature of dried, ground-up stems, leaves and flowers of French  (Lavandula stoechas) or Spanish  (Thymus mastichina) which were both found to be resistant to Verticillium dahliae,a common plant pathogen (fungus)?  Spanish researchers found that the lavender and thyme were mixed at a rate of 2 percent by weight.

Did you know that a new Japanese study has showen that Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) holds potential for cleaning up environmental pollutants?  Scientists incubated cultures of Puslane with bishpheol A (BPA), a compound commonly found in water that leaches from landfills.  The BPA levels in the water began decreasing almost immediately, with more than 90 percent of the BPA removed within 24 hours.

Did you know that  is an excellent replacement for sugar?  Sweet and earthy, beets are high in iron and cleansing for the liver.

Did you know that Purslane has long been recognized as a potent source of healthful omega-3 fatty acids?

Did you know that  helps to improve the appetite, relieves urinary and bowel problems by eliminating retained water and easing peptic ulcers?  Alfalfa alkalizes and detoxifies the body.

Did you know that an excellent way to tame blood pressure and nuture heart healthy by fighting inflammation is by eating Dark Choloclate? In a recent study from the Journal of Nutrition, people who regularly ate modest amounts of dark chocolate had 17 percent lower blood levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation.

Did you know you can create your own natural disinfectant spray by combining 1 teaspoon of essentail oil from bacteria-fighting herbs , , or with 1 cup of distilled white vinegar (a known germ killer)?

Natural healing is inherently unpredictable, and results will vary widely. FDA required disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.