When I ask people if they use salt, they frequently tell me, “No, I eat a low-salt diet for health reasons.” In fact, it is not salt that is bad for us, it is the type of salt we eat. The word “electrolyte” is a chemical term for salt. We need electrolytes to be healthy. […]
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Oct
Oct
Cholesterol is an extremely important topic with many of my health counseling clients. Many of them are (or have been) on cholesterol-lowering drugs, or have been told by their medical doctors to keep their cholesterol low. As I have researched this over the years, I have come to the exact opposite conclusion. Cholesterol is necessary […]
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Sep
Sep
Water is the elixir of life ! Water makes up a predominant part of the body (66 – 72% water) and is a critical component for many important functions, which include blood flow, flushing out waste, aiding the body in regulating temperature, and supporting the brain’s functions. Blood uses water to transport oxygen, nutrients, and […]
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Sep
Sep
It is National Mushroom Month! Many of you may be cooking outdoors this month. This is a great vegan/vegetarian version to serve plant-based diners. I used to take a portobello mushroom with me whenever I went to cookouts and I wanted to have something plant-based to eat with everyone. I have made this for many […]
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Jul
Jul
Fresh organic, non-GMO produce is part of a healthy eating plan and lifestyle. It can be a waste of money if it goes bad before we have a chance to eat it. So, let’s make our organic produce for optimum health be more budget friendly. Storing it properly is important. We go to the store […]
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May
May
To most people our dental health seems like a simple ordinary thing, but in reality it’s extremely critical and it plays a vital part in our overall health. Every day, the average person exposes themselves to more than 100 chemicals from soaps, cosmetics, and other personal care products, like toothpaste or mouthwash. Many of these […]
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Apr
Apr
It’s springtime here in Texas and we see bright green sprouts of leaves and buds appearing everywhere! I find it simply invigorating to gaze at. Sprouts are the ultimate superfood, incredibly nutritious and packed with power. Sprouts are the basis of life because they rejuvenate, re-energize, and heal. Sprouts are one of the most nutritionally-rich […]
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Mar
Mar
The amazing healing benefits of wheatgrass were brought to the public’s attention by Dr. Ann Wigmore in The Wheatgrass Book: How to Grow and Use Wheatgrass to Maximize Your Health and Vitality. When I started learning about cleansing approximately 30 years ago, I learned about the positive effects that grasses have on our body. I […]
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Mar
Mar
We are coming out of winter and it’s almost spring…a perfect time to get a jump-start on spring cleaning your body! There are many reasons to clean out the inside of your body on a regular basis. Clean cells and a clean body, inside and out, are the secret to having more energy, looking younger, […]
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Feb
Feb
Deciding to change one’s lifestyle for the better is one of the best decisions one can make. Here’s how to orchestrate your own path toward self-improvement. Visit Organic Healthy Lifestyle for award-winning nutritional advice that will make you rethink your current eating habits. Rest first and foremost Rest is often the most effective remedy to […]