Healthy Living Tips
Probiotics For Thyroid Health
Probiotics seem to be one of the more recent trends that health-savvy consumers are eager to try. There are even commercials and ads on television that tout foods with probiotics as beneficial to digestive health. While probiotics are certainly beneficial for overall health and wellness, including digestive health, they also have the added benefit of…
Can Curcumin Inhibit Tumor Growth in Colorectal Cancer?
There are so many foods that have incredible cancer-fighting potential. Personally, I take every opportunity I can to learn about these superfoods and incorporate them into my own diet if it’s possible and practical. Of course, some of my own current and ongoing health issues sometimes prohibit me from incorporating all of the foods I…
Endocrine Disruptors, the Environment, and Illness
The environment where we live has a huge effect on our overall health and well-being. It isn’t just our physical health, but our mental and emotional health as well. One of the most beneficial things we can do for ourselves is to connect with nature in some way. Studies have shown that listening to water…
How Beta Glucan Boosts Immunity And Helps Fight Cancer
I am a big believer in God. I believe God has given us these amazing bodies with the ability to do amazing things, if we nourish them properly. This certainly isn’t news to anybody who has followed along with my journey. God has given us the tools to make the most out of these vessels…
Understanding Types Of Thyroid Diseases
I’ve talked a lot about my thyroid and my healing journey that I have been on ever since my thyroid cancer diagnosis. Now I want to talk a little bit about the thyroid, what it does, how it works, and what other types of thyroid diseases there are. The little gland has some big roles…
Top 5 Peruvian Cancer Fighting Superfoods You Should Know About
Peruvian Cancer-Fighting Superfoods. My beautiful Peru is home to Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and some of the most powerful superfoods in the world. All over the world, peoples’ diets are making them sick. In the United States, diabetes is rising at an alarming rate. The Institute for Alternative Futures has estimated that the rates of…
The Benefits of Maca Root
Benefits of Maca Root. You cannot do a search for “superfoods” without coming across maca root. The Peruvian superfood looks like a potato, but it is a part of the cruciferous family. That makes it more similar to broccoli than potatoes. This root, native to my home country, has incredible healing abilities. It is an…
Can Sunscreen Cause Cancer?
Can Sunscreen Cause Cancer? Here we are, right in the midst of summer. Right now, it’s still romantic to think about—long days, short and sultry nights, and visions of sun, sand, and surf dance in our heads. You may be planning on spending a lot more time by the pool or at the beach. Anything…
Can your BBQ Make you Sick? Healthy July 4th BBQ Options
Can your BBQ Make you Sick? With the 4th of July just around the bend, many people are thinking about one thing: Barbecue! When the weather is warm, we may find ourselves going outside to cook. This could be for a number of reasons. Maybe you just want to enjoy the lovely weather and warm…
Biological Dentistry vs. Traditional Dentistry
Biological Dentistry. Your mouth is literally the gateway to the rest of your body. What you put in your mouth has a tremendous impact on your overall health and well-being. Of course, when I say “what you put in your mouth”, most people assume I am talking about nutrition. Sure, nutrition has a major impact…
