A couple days ago, Dr. Mercola published an article on Agave Nectar stating that it is an unsafe, toxic substance.[1] In his article, it is implied that agave nectar could even be worse for the body than many forms of processed sugars such as High-Fructose Corn Syrup. I have had a lot of e-mails over the last few days regarding this article on Agave Nectar. (more…)
Few things are more annoying than the itching and scratching that accompanies a big, juicy mosquito bite. When a mosquito bites us, we itch due to the mosquito's saliva that gets left behind. The foreign saliva causes your body to produce histamine, which creates an itchy welt on the skin. Fortunately, there are several natural home remedies for mosquito bites. (more…)
We all know that we need adequate amounts of calcium in our diet for strong bones and teeth. Most people associate calcium with the consumption of cow's milk, although recent research reveals a different story. Although homogenized and pasteurized milk does have high amounts of this important mineral, it is not well absorbed or utilized in the body. Milk products often contain high levels of toxins like bovine growth hormones and antibiotics. The good news is that there are many other great foods that are high in calcium easy to […]
According to a study, vitamin D supplements have shown the ability to counter the negative effects associated with Crohn's disease. (more…)
We have all heard about how important calcium is for maintaining healthy bones, muscles, and nerves. We also may be aware of the role calcium plays in inter-cellular communications. But many are unaware that the common American daily diet is not offering enough calcium. Sadly, this calcium that is lacking from our diet is then slowly leached from the bones, creating a plethora of joint and bone-related diseases such as osteoporosis. Many people realize that they need more calcium, and make the conscious choice to take calcium supplements, but are […]
