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Raw Food Diets
There has been much recent attention drawn to raw food diets. Followers report higher levels of energy, weight loss and healthier looking skin. In addition, a raw food diet is thought to prevent a myriad of chronic diseases including arthritis, … Continue reading
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Tagged arthritis, cancer, Cleanse, heart disease, protein, raw food, spirulina
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Herbal Relief for Seasonal Allergies
Although I have yet to stow away my winter coat, I remain optimistic that Spring is, indeed, here to stay. For allergy-sufferers, that means that the season of tissues and decongestants is almost upon us! There are many ways to … Continue reading
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Tagged allergies, allergy, histamine, kidney, liver, lymphatic, sugar
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Digestion for Optimal Health
Proper digestion is essential to optimal health. Following are some of the components required for optimal digestion: Environment: Optimal digestion begins before we even ingest a food. The environment in which one eats will impact the body’s ability to do … Continue reading
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Tagged chewing, digestion, enzymes, fibre, flora, nervous system
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Spring Cleanse; The Kidneys
Water is, by far, the most important ‘nutrient’ for the kidneys. The kidneys work constantly to filter blood; removing unwanted components and titrating components that are needed by the body. It is impossible for the kidneys to function well without … Continue reading
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Tagged apple cider vinegar, celery, Cleanse, kidney, parsley, watercress
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Spring Cleanse; Lymphatic System
The Lymphatic System is a network of vessels which acts as a filtration system, and houses immune cells. The lymphatic system is importance in cleansing, because it transports excess fluid and toxins released by tissues and allows them to be … Continue reading
Spring Cleanse; Liver
The Liver is considered the major organ of detoxification. A series of chemical steps allow the liver to convert substances that may be toxic or unusable by the body, into a form that can be eliminated safely from the body. … Continue reading
Spring Cleanse; The Colon
The colon is a major organ of elimination, making it’s health imperative for successful cleansing. Foods that support the colon in it’s function include: Ground Flax Seeds. These provide a mucilaginous coating to protect the inner lining of the GI … Continue reading
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Spring Cleanse; Skin
Skin is the body’s largest organ and very important in detoxification. Sweating allows the body to rid itself of many water-soluble toxins. Sebum, an oily substance produced within skin glands, can carry fatty materials and eliminate them from the body. … Continue reading
Spring Cleanse; Lungs
The lungs can eliminate water-soluble toxins through the vapour that is expelled with each breath. To enhance elimination through lungs, focus on deep “belly breaths” and aim for 30 deep breaths 3 times per day. Aerobic exercise is also important … Continue reading
Cleansing Foods
There are many foods which naturally encourage the body to rid itself of toxins and residue. Here are some of our favorites: GREEN VEGETABLES: Green Leafies, as I like to call them, are packed with vitamins, minerals and other phytonutrients. … Continue reading
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Tagged beets, cleansing, greens, lemon juice, watercress, wheatgrass
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