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28 Things Betcha Didn’t Know About Aloe Vera
I have a huge aloe vera plant in my kitchen bay window. A few years ago, I thought it was a goner, but thankfully I didn’t throw it away. It has blossomed into a very hearty plant, and has gotten so big I’ve had to give several sections of it away.
Most of us think of aloe vera as a sunburn soother. Although it’s great for burns, it has many other health benefits as well (links go to scientific studies provided by Google Scholar): Read the full post here →
Posted in Acid Reflux/Heartburn, Aloe Vera, Arthritis, Cancer, Dehydration, Diabetes, Health 101, High Blood Pressure, Immune System, Indigestion, Inflammation, Ulcers, Wounds
Tagged acemannan, acid reflux, alkaline, aloe vera, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, antiviral, arthritic, blood, blood sugar, burns, cancer, candita, celiac, cholesterol, colon, crohn's, diabetes, electrolytes, enzymes, glyconutrients, heartburn, hydrates, IBS, infection, inflammation, kidney stones, kidneys, minerals, oxygen, radiation, skin, stress, tryglycerides, tumor, vitamins
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The Shocking Truth About Shampoo: Why I Haven’t Shampooed in Seven Years
When I became pregnant with my first child eight years ago, I had lots of fun picking out things for my baby for after she was born. The little socks and shoes, tiny diapers. But when it came to shampoo, I found myself frustrated. I couldn’t find shampoo that didn’t have a bunch of chemicals in it.
Now, I wasn’t even aware of the whole “crunchy mama” world at that point – little did I know where that one thought process would take me! At that time I was still painting my fingernails with cheap nail polish, wore makeup that was full of chemicals, enjoyed soda, fast food and Doritos, etc. But once I realized my newborn baby was going to be slathered in baby lotions and shampoo made with chemicals, it made me re-think my own choices.
I never did buy that bottle of Johnson’s & Johnson’s. Especially after finding out the “tear-free” versions contain formaldehyde which prevents tears by numbing the eyes – not because it was gentle and chemical-free!
It was then I discovered the world of natural alternatives to shampoo, cosmetics, personal care items…and everything else. And I ditched my Suave shampoo for good.
Posted in Challenges, Health 101, Personal Care
Tagged alternative, apple cider vinegar, baking soda, cancer, chemicals, cleanse, corrosion, Dr. Bronner's, estrogen, eyes, foaming, hair, hormone, irritant, make your own soap, natural soap bar, shampoo, skin, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate
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Vitamin B-12 – Are You Deficient? + Food Sources
Vitamin B-12, although only needed in small quantities, is essential for:
- forming red blood cells
- a healthy nervous system
- maintaining fertility
- preventing anemia
- promoting normal growth and development
It is also critical for heart health since it lowers serum homocysteine levels – high homocysteine levels have been correlated with build-up of plaque in arteries and the tendency to form clots.
How Much Vitamin B-12 Should I Consume Daily?
Here is a handy reference chart to be used as a guideline only:
| Children 12 months and younger | 500 mcg |
| Children 1 – 12 years | 1000 mcg |
| Teens 13 -18 years | 1,500 – 1,800 mcg |
| Adults | 2,000 – 2,400 mcg |
| Pregnant/Lactating Women | 2,800 – 3,000 mcg |
Since some damage caused by B-12 deficiency is irreversible, it pays to find out what the warning signs are… Read the full post here →
Posted in Acid Reflux/Heartburn, Amemia, Health 101, Heart Disease, Infertility, Vitamin B, Vitamin B-12
Tagged abnormalties, anemia, appetite loss, arteries, bacterial overgrowth, cancer, clots, dandruff, deficiency, dementia, fertility, hallucinations, healthy nervous system, heart disease, loss of balance, malabsorption, numbness, OCD, pale, panic attacks, parasites, plaque, red blood cell, red blood cells, schizophrenia, sleep disorders, sore tongue, sublingual B12, tapeworms, tingling, vision problems, vitamin B-12, weakness, white blood cell
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Benefits of Vitamin D – Why it’s essential to health + the best food sources
I love summer. My kids love to play outside, and I can sit in the sun with my laptop and soak up the Vitamin D. It’s so comforting to have the sun on my skin, knowing not only does it feel good on the surface of the skin, but the Vitamin D that is being produced is doing the inside of my body good, too.
Then autumn rolls around, and winter, and I am worried that my family isn’t getting enough Vitamin D. We switch from fish oil – which has omega-3′s, but not Vitamin D – to cod liver oil which does contain Vitamin D. Since regular cod liver oil contains low amounts of Vitamin D (as opposed to fermented which is a more concentrated form and contains lots more Vitamin D) it’s essential I add food sources of Vitamin D to our diet.
Vitamin D – Immune System Booster
So why am I so careful to add Vitamin D to our diet? My biggest personal reason is because it’s vital for a healthy immune system.
I am sure you’ve noticed that colds and the flu is more prevalent during the winter months when we are covered up more due to the cold (at least here in New England!). Our skin isn’t exposed to as much sunlight.
Find out what else Vitamin D is also needed for, learn about Vitamin D deficiency, what the best food sources of Vitamin D are, what interferes with Vitamin D absorption, and what enhances Vitamin D absorption… Read the full post here →
Posted in Butter, Cancer, Challenges, Cod Liver Oil, Fermented Foods, Health 101, Heart Disease, Milk (raw), Omega-3, Statin drugs, Sunlight, Vitamin D, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin D2
Tagged alfalfa, brain development, butter, butter oil, cancer, cholesterol, cod, cod liver oil, commercial egg, deficiency, fermented cod liver oil, ghee, halibut, healthy bones, heart disease, heartbeat regulation, herring, immune system, insulin production, kerrygold, lard, liver, low fat, mackerel, mineral metabolism, multiple sclerosis, muscle weakness, myopia, nervous system, nettle, osteoporosis, oysters, parsley, pastured egg, potassion and calcium ratio, proper growth, reproduction, rickets, salmon, sardines, scallops, shrimp, statin, sunlight, supplements, swiss cheeses, synthetic vitamin D, thyroid function, tuna, Vitamin D
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Reasons to Limit Fructose Consumption
I am not a fan of eating too much fruit. There are a number of reasons why you should not consume too much fructose. Here are some ways your body can be damaged by consuming too much fructose. Read the full post here →
Posted in Alzheimer's, Cancer, Diabetes, Fructose, Heart Disease, To Avoid
Tagged appetite, brain function, cancer, diabetes, fructose, fruit, gout, gut flora imbalance, heart disease, hypertension, kidney stones, leptin resistance, liver damage, memory, Obesity, uric acid
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Formaldehyde now officially listed as cancer-causing chemical; here are the top sources of exposure
(NaturalNews) Formaldehyde is present in relatively benign quantities in nature; however its presence in manufactured goods is a major health concern because according to a significant body of research, it is a known carcinogenic substance.
Recently the U.S Department of Health and Human Services released a report on newly designated carcinogens that included formaldehyde. The report went on to suggest that people in certain industries were especially vulnerable to the effects of exposure such as those workers who worked in nail salons, in the funeral industry, and in industries which use formaldehyde to produce common household items including home furnishings, cleansers and personal care products. People who are exposed to concentrated levels of formaldehyde are more likely to develop certain cancers such as nasopharyngeal cancer and myeloid leukemia. Read the full post here →
Posted in Allergies, Cancer, Formaldehyde
Tagged air fresheners, asthma attacks, baby clothes, baby shampoo, bedding, body wash, bubble bath, building materials, cancer, car exaust, carcinogen, carpet cleaners, carpets, cigarette smoke, cleaners, cosmetics, disinfectant, disinfectants, embalming, floorpolishes, formaldehyde, hair gel, hair rinses, hair salon, hair straightening, home furnishings, leukemia, nail polish, nail salon, new car smell, personal care products, plastics, plywood, reisins, toothpaste, upholstery, wood composite furniture, wrikle-free clothing
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How to Prevent and Treat Sunburn
How to Prevent and Treat Sunburn
It used to be that sunburns were as much a part of summer as picnics and pool parties. Today, we know that too much sun — i.e. when your skin gets red and feels hot to the touch — can, over time, result in dry, wrinkled skin, liver spots, and even skin cancer. Read the full post here →
Posted in Cancer, Diabetes, Vitamin D
Tagged aloe vera, autoimmune, blisters, bones, cancer, chronic pain, clothing, depression, diabetes, heart disease, moisturize, muscle weakness, osteoporosis, shade, stroke, sunburn, Vitamin D, water
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Magnesium Offers Strong Radiation Protection
One would not normally think that magnesium deficiency can increase the risk of cancer yet we will find that just as severe dehydration or asphyxiation can cause death, magnesium deficiency can lead directly to cancer. It is known that carcinogenesis induces magnesium distribution disturbances, causing magnesium mobilization through blood cells and magnesium depletion in non-neoplastic tissues. Magnesium deficiency is carcinogenic, and in the case of solid tumors, a high level of supplemented magnesium inhibits carcinogenesis. Read the full post here →
The Great Cancer Hoax: The Brilliant Cure the FDA Tried Their Best to Shut Down
Our bodies contain two categories of genes that allow cancer to flourish: oncogenes, and tumor suppressor genes. When someone has cancer, they have a higher level of oncogenes switched on, with a higher level tumor suppressor genes switched off. The goal is to tell the body to both switch back on the tumor suppressor genes, and turn off as many oncogenes as possible. Read the full post here →
Some cancer industry groups finally admit that advice to avoid the sun may be causing vitamin D deficiencies
(NaturalNews) A major British cancer organization is preparing a new position statement on sun exposure that may acknowledge vitamin D deficiency as an effect of sun avoidance.
Read the full post here →
Posted in In the News, Sunlight, Vitamin D
Tagged bones, cancer, deficiency, sunlight, Vitamin D
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