The feeling of fatigue is common in our busy lives. Fatigue that is the result of inflammatory arthritis, however, is very different than everyday tiredness. This kind of fatigue can often be intense and overwhelming, and can have a noticeable impact on quality of life. Fatigue can be described as a severe lack of energy […]
Healthy Eating
So What is Xylitol
So Summertime is nearing you know you are going to want to sweeten those ice teas How about a healthy sweetener? Even better when the sweetener fights cavities! Xylitol Basics Xylitol is a naturally occurring alcohol found in most plant material, including many fruits and vegetables. It can also be extracted from birch wood to […]
Bee Pollen Benefits Anyone Who Consumes It
As an alkaline food, bee pollen benefits and balances the overall PH of your body. People agree that the bee pollen nutritional profile is one of the most complete in the world. It can be used as an alternative to a multivitamin. Here’s a list of all the bee pollen vitamins and other nutrients: 25% […]
Pineapple’s Gift: Bromelain
Bromelain is the name for powerful protein-digesting, or proteolytic,enzymes that are found in the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus). Bromeline is used to help reduce inflammation in the body, speed the healing of wounds and bruises, and aid in the digestion of proteins. Preliminary studies also suggest that it may be beneficial in fighting cardiovascular disease […]
The Secrets of Good Digestion
“DIGESTION” is a simple term for a complicated sequence of events that involves numerous systems working together to ensure the proper utilization of nutrients and the efficient disposal of waste products. What the heck is an enzyme? 1. Digestion starts in the mouth, when we chew our food. This begins an enzyme reaction – think of […]