What does bodily pH mean? We are always hearing about the pH of our blood and the necessity of staying in balance, also referred to as homeostasis. What does that really mean? The potential of hydrogen ( pH ) is a measure of acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The…
Health would not be complete without the understanding of enzymes. All compounds and elements that we eat must be broken down into other compounds or elements. The “complex is broken down into the “simple”. For example, protein is a large structure that must be broken down, through digestion, into amino…
We all know that holidays are a time where we dread packing on the extra pounds because of all the temptations with rich foods around us. I find that when it comes to preparing for cocktail parties or casual get togethers, people tend to gravitate to the same old cheeses,…
As we head into a new season and the skies become darker, it can really help us establish proper sleeping habits if we have a deeper understanding of our circadian rhythm. The Cortisol Hormone Our adrenal glands produce cortisol, which is our "fight or flight" hormone. We have two adrenal…
If there is one food that everyone probably has in their kitchen, but do not give it the honor that it deserves, it is garlic. Dubbed the “stinking rose”, garlic belongs to the lily family and is related to onions, chives, shallots, and leeks. It is cultivated worldwide and has…
We hear so much about different superfoods, but if there is one food that truly falls into the superfood category, it is sprouts. They have the largest amount of nutrients of any food. Sprouting increases the vitamin content of seeds significantly. What are sprouts? So what are sprouts exactly? They…
The essence of life is our breath. Breathing is more important than eating or sleeping. It is necessary to learn to regulate and control our breath to effectively heal the mind and body. Begin to recognize that breath is energy, which will allow us to control our focus and awareness…
In our fast paced world, we have resorted to eat just to satisfy our hunger. The real reason we eat is to supply our 75 trillion cells the nutrients they need to be able to do what they were created to do. Well nourished cells will allow the body to…
March is nutrition month and time to think more about what we feed ourselves. Food has a tremendous impact on how we perform both mentally and physically. Do you pay enough attention to the connection between food and how you feel? There is a lot of confusion about food with…
As I get older and feel younger and better than I ever have, it becomes very clear that ageing is a disease that one can try to avoid given the right tools. Engaging in a healthy lifestyle can make all the difference on how the years add up and take…