What is the Glycemic Index? Not all carbohydrate foods are created equal, in fact they behave quite differently in our bodies. The glycemic index or GI describes this difference by ranking carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. Choosing...
Diet Basics (Lecture #1)
The Different Food Groups, and How much You Should Eat of Each Every Day Many are confused by the current trend of many different types of diets. Hi-carb, low-carb, Atkins, vegetarian, vegan, South-Beach, HCG, and list goes on. What I want to do is give you a general...
Digestive Disorders
Getting Your Body's Digestive System Back on Track - Naturally Digestive disorders such as acid reflux (or GERD), Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis are serious health conditions that can range in severity from a recurring upset...
Whole Food
Many people ask "How are supplements different from the food that you eat?" Or, "Can I just eat differently so that I don't have to take supplements?" They also ask "What supplement can I use for my symptoms? To answer the first and second question, supplements are...
PCOS & Infertility
PCOS - All-Natural Herbal Support When Amy came into my office on 07/10/04, she complained of the typical PCOS symptoms - irregular periods, hair growth on the face, blood-sugar problems, depression, and weight gain. Other women may also suffer from infertility. Amy...
Get to Know Your Thyroid
It may look like a little pink butterfly, but this powerful gland does a lot for your body. The thyroid is one of the master glands of your body - "master" in that it controls a number of different processes: detoxification hormonal feedback/progesterone levels...
Weight Loss
As you're reading this article, about half of the women (and girls!) in America are struggling to lose weight by following diet after diet that just doesn't work. It's no wonder that diet and weight loss products are a $40 billion a year industry. But even with all...
Sciatica
Getting Past the Pain with a Proven Treatment Plan Described by many as knife-like pain that may radiate from the back all the way down to the ankles and feet, sciatica is a common condition that affects many Americans. The term "sciatica" is used to describe a set...
Headaches & Migraines
Don't Accept Them; Treat Them with a Holistic Health Approach Headaches and their more severe counterpart, migraines, can be disruptive to living a productive, active lifestyle. Whether you encounter frequent tension headaches or suffer from recurring debilitating...
What exactly does Gluten-Free mean?
Increasing concern about medical maladies associated with consumption of gluten and a rapidly expanding number of product options are driving double-digital sales for gluten-free food and beverages, according to a new report from Packaged Facts. For purposes of the...
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