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The China Study
The new best seller "The China Study" by Thomas Campbell is a must read! It will change your life!
Started by KIMBERLY BYNUM Sep 28.
Eco Workshops and Business Opportunities
Hello All! I just wanted to let people know about this AMAZING business I have come across! "Green" products are hitting the stores at every angle, but which ones are really taking into account th...
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BIOIDENTICALS
I AM A 48 YEAR OLD FEMALE ENTERING INTO MENOPAUSE. I AM EXTREMELY INTERESTED IN BIOIDENTICAL HORMONES. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF READING SUZANNE SOMMERS BOOK ''AGELESS'' I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME...
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Fresh fruit & veggie juicing
Hey all, I just got a juicer and am so interested to find out some yummy recipes that anyone might know about - especially those that might appeal to my young daughter. Anyone out there with some...
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Boosting Testosterone Naturally
* Almonds
* avocados
* beans
* broccoli
* brussel sprouts
* dairy products
* eggs
* oysters
* poultry
Nothing sound that appealing? Consider the following supplements then:
* Carnitine. Increases the number of androgen receptors in muscles.
* Forskolin. Also shown to reduce body fat levels.
* Tribulus Terrestris. Herb that supports T production by enahding the amount of LH (luteinizing… Continue
Posted by David Orman on October 27, 2009 at 3:12pm
Is Your Vitamin C Supplement Really Vitamin C?
Eating ascorbic acid supplements and foods with hidden ascorbic acid used as a preservative is a primary contributor to rapid aging as ascorbic acid disrupts cellular oxygen metabolism.
Ascorbates are chemical nightmares. Ascorbic acid never has been and never will be Natural State Vitamin C.
Ascorbates (there are many different types) are all vitamin mimics. This me… Continue
Posted by Samantha Gilbert on October 26, 2009 at 5:51pm — 1 Comment
HIB #23 Podcast | New Kitchen Gadget Review
Food Review: Almonds
Almonds are loaded with calcium and antioxidants. One serving has nearly half the recommended daily allowance of vitamin E and as much antioxidant power as a cup of green tea.
Kitchen Gadget Review:… Continue
Posted by Marianne Bridgeman on October 6, 2009 at 12:16pm — 1 Comment
RESVERATROL
Resveratrol has captur… Continue
Posted by David Orman on September 30, 2009 at 2:30pm
HIB #22 Podcast | Breaking the barriers
Food Review: Grapes
In my research I have read that the darker purple grapes are a bit more beneficial than the green. Grapes with higher flavonoids, usually come from grapes that are vibrant and stronger in color like purple grapes, grape juice and red wine.
Fit Review… Continue
Posted by Marianne Bridgeman on September 29, 2009 at 3:22pm
HIB #21 Podcast | Benefits of winter squash
Food Focus: Winter Squash
The most common varieties of winter squash include acorn, buttercup, butternut, pumpkin, spaghetti, and turban. Excellent source of Vitamin A and C.
Food Review:… Continue
Posted by Marianne Bridgeman on September 22, 2009 at 2:00pm
An interview with kaia foods founder Nicholas Kelley
Please describe kaia foods, and explain your personal mission: Kaia foods is concerned primarily with people’s health and well being as impacted by nutrition. We create delicious, raw, organic products that are more supportive of… Continue
Posted by Marianne Bridgeman on September 15, 2009 at 7:00pm
HIB #20 Podcast | Deprivation is not the solution
Food Focus: Buckwheat
Buckwheat is a gluten free grain which can also be found in a flour format which is commonly used for gluten free baking and cooking; for example for … Continue
Posted by Marianne Bridgeman on September 15, 2009 at 1:05pm
Glucose Not Brain Fuel Afterall
"Our brain wants to run exclusively on sugar (glucose). It is the preferred fuel."
We know this to be true or. . . do we?
Our barin want to run on ketones produced from burning your own body fat, not sugar. When carbohydrates are minimized, the brain naturally gets its energy from our own fat. It is only when big doses of carbs are in the systems does this sequence gets short-circuited.
From Medical News Today, "Human Brain Feeds On Lactate Not Glucose During Exe… Continue
Posted by David Orman on September 15, 2009 at 11:01am
Are there steps to preventing cancer?
Yes, there are! But it’s unfortunate that people start to take care of themselves after something detrimental happens to them or someone close. People should know that the food they eat could be causing a lot of their ailments. According to Rachael Stolzenberg-Solomon, a researcher at the National Can… Continue
Posted by Marianne Bridgeman on September 9, 2009 at 2:36pm
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