Yearly Archives: 2019

Natural Flu Shot an Immune Booster

“Health is wealth” is not just a saying but the truth. When we don’t have good health, we can’t get as much accomplished and our quality of life goes down. The foundation to having good health is our Immune system. In order for our immune system to function properly it must addressed as just that ” a system”. White blood cells, antibodies, and other components, including organs and lymph nodes, make up the body’s immune system. There many things that can and do compromise our immune system and affect our health.

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Moringa Oleifera is called the “TREE OF LIFE” for good reason.

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Moringa Oleifera is called the “TREE OF LIFE” for good reason. Moringa Oleifera leaves are rich in over 46 Antioxidants, 92 Nutrients, 36 Anti-Inflammatory Compounds, and over 20 Amino Acids! Other nutrients include Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, C, Calcium, D, E, Potassium, K, Protein & Iron. One of the best moringa benefits is its super immune-boosting powers.

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Spirulina is a great source of protein & other vitamins

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Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae and its common name…Pond scum.
This nutrient rich substance has lots of health promoting properties. It is rich in chlorophyll, and like plants, gets its energy from the sun. The concentration of protein and vitamins in Spirulina has led many to classify it as the “most nutrient dense food on the planet.” Spirulina is a protein beast. In 100 grams of spirulina, there’s a whopping 57.5 grams of protein.

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Matcha contains a unique, potent class of antioxidants

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One serving of matcha tea is the nutritional equivalent of 10 cups of regularly brewed green tea. When you drink matcha you ingest the entire leaf and receive 100% of the nutrients of the leaf. Matcha powdered green tea has 137 times more antioxidants than regularly brewed green tea. It is packed with antioxidants including the powerful EGCg. Matcha boosts metabolism and burns calories, is a strong detoxifier, calms the mind, enhances mood, concentration, and relaxes the body, prevents disease, lowers cholesterol and blood sugar, and is rich in fiber, chlorophyll and provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium.

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The Power of Super Foods

There is no exact definition of what makes a “superfood.” However, superfoods are considered to be nutrient powerhouses that provide large quantities of antioxidants, phytochemicals (chemicals in plants responsible for colors and smells), vitamins and minerals. Most superfoods are plant-based, but some fish and dairy also make the cut. Since there is not a strict definition of superfoods, any food that is nutrient-dense is commonly put into this category.In this article, we are going to concentrate on a few of the amazing green superfoods out there. They can be very helpful in supplementing a healthy diet, bringing benefits to your lifestyle and general wellbeing.

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Eating melons can trigger allergies

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People with ragweed allergy may be symptomatic when they eat melons, banana, cucumber, and zucchini? Cooking the fruit or vegetable often reduces or alleviates symptoms. Birch trees are another important trigger of allergy symptoms.
Fall allergies may present with sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, and post-nasal drip. Some people also complain of itchy, red, watery, and swollen eyes. Worsening nasal symptoms may lead to coughing and trigger asthma symptoms. In some people, ragweed allergies may also trigger oral allergy syndrome, where the body’s immune system becomes confused and triggers an allergic response.

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The Nose Knows! Allergies, why we develop them & How to manage them.

 

It doesn’t matter if you were born in Texas or moved here recently, if you haven’t developed seasonal allergies, you have a good chance of developing them. Did you know that if you are exposed to a new allergen- like a pollen from a plant you’re not used to being around, it can take about 2-5 years to get sensitized to it? That means if you aren’t hit with allergies right away, they could develop over time. That is why many people who move to Texas from other states often comment, “I’ve never had allergies before? Why now?”

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