Are you allergic or sensitive to milk? Or do you have a genetic intolerance to lactose (milk sugar)? There are a variety of non dairy choices. Last year US retail sales of plant based non dairy beverages such as soy, almond, rice, coconut and hemp milk reached a solid 1.3 billion. Americans are looking for […]
Some Common Drugs and the Nutrients They Deplete From the Body
1. Asprin, Aluminum based antacids – folate, thiamin, magnesium, phosphates, potassium 2. Glucocorticoids: Dexamethasone, Prednisone, Indomethacin, Methotrexiate – amino acids, asorbic acid, magensium, potassium, zinc, folate 3. Anticonvulsants, phenobarbitol, phenytoin, primidone – vitamin D , vitamin K 4. Bile Acid Sequestrants: clofibrate, colestipol. Biguanides: metformin. Anti-Inflamatories: azufidine, sulfasalazine – vitamin A, vitamin B-12 5. Proton […]
Hydrating For Your Health
Water is a key element of being healthy. It’s one of our 6 Essential Choices. Here’s a short list of why you need more water. Acid – Alkaline Balance As we get more dehydrated the body becomes more acidic- slowing enzyme reactions and disrupting normal biochemistry. This gets compounded when the excretory organs like the […]
Do You Have an Alkaline Mineral Deficiency?
When we respond to life inappropriately; as if it is an event to control, dominate, or avoid we become stuck in the Sympathetic portion of the Autonomic Nervous System. This system is primarily one of intense physical work, athletics or survival based activities. Many reactions occur in our bodies with the end result being one of […]