Weekly Health Tips

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There has been a lot of information and misinformation going around and surrounding Hemp and or CBD.  So, what the Hemp is really going on?

The family name is Cannabis, and falling under this is the Marijuana plant and the cousin, the Hemp plant.  Marijuana contains a large amount of THC and a small amount of CBD (Tetrahydrocannabinol- causes the sensation of getting “high” that’s often associated with marijuana). However, unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive.  Hemp contains a large amount of CBD and only trace amounts of THC.  You cannot get high from ingesting hemp.  Hemp in its natural form, contains more than 100 cannabinoids, including CBD.  Extracting the oil from the Hemp plant (more…)

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Stomach acid is important for digestion and nutrient assimilation. Having too little stomach acid can cause just as many problems (if not more) than having too much.   Symptoms like constipation, diarrhea, undigested food in stool, acid reflux, gas, bloating, indigestion, belching, skin problems or acne, and chronic nutrient deficiencies can be related to Hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid). In more extreme cases, symptoms like hair loss, brittle nails, dry skin, adrenal fatigue and even autoimmune disease can occur. (more…)

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Did you know Bile is a digestive liquid that’s produced in the liver and contains bile salts and other substances that help to break down fats from our diet? Bile is continually secreted from the cells of the liver and then passed to the gallbladder. In the gallbladder, bile is stored and concentrated by the absorption of water and small electrolytes. The body will store bile and other secretions until they are needed to perform digestion. After we eat, our bile duct opens and allows bile, enzymes and secretions to do their jobs. (more…)

Did you know? Bromelain is an enzyme mixture present in the pineapple. People tend to use bromelain as a supplement for various health benefits, including relieving sinus problems, reducing inflammation,…

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Did you know Serrapeptase is a proteolytic enzyme, meaning it breaks down proteins into smaller components called amino acids? It’s produced by bacteria in the digestive tract of silkworms and allows the emerging moth to digest and dissolve its cocoon. (more…)

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Did you know the growing incidence of illnesses that, is linked to nutrient malabsorption, is due to a lack of digestive enzymes. These enzymes help break down large macromolecules found in the foods we eat into smaller molecules that our guts are capable of absorbing, thus supporting gut health and making sure the nutrients are delivered to the body.  Digestive enzymes are split into three classes: proteolytic enzymes that are needed to digest protein, lipases needed to digest fat and amylases needed to digest carbohydrates.  (more…)

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The benefits of Himalayan salt sole
Himalayan Salt can be one of the best ways to keep yourself hydrated. Himalayan Salt is rich in minerals that make up what we need for our own electrolytes. Some of the benefits of drinking Himalayan Salt Sole are as follows. (more…)

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Bug Repellant
If bug repellent sprays can kill mosquitoes and melt plastic, it is probably not a good idea to use on your skin. These repellents, the toxic chemicals that are inside them get directly absorbed into our blood through the skin and may be doing more damage to the body than we ever imagined. Bug sprays that prevent pests such as mosquitoes through harsh chemicals are indeed pesticides. In the same way you wouldn’t put weed killer on your arm you might think twice about putting certain pesticides on your skin. (more…)

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Coconut Oil

Did you know that Coconut oil can be used as a sunscreen? Amazingly enough it can because I  has a natural Spf. of 4-5. When combined with other simple ingredients it becomes an effective, natural way to protect our skin for the suns harmful UVA & UVB rays. Here is a simple recipe to make your own natural and non- toxic sunscreen. (more…)

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Glutathione (GSH) is a very special anti-oxidant compound that provides the greatest anti-oxidant protection within the body.  Every cell in the body produces glutathione.  Glutathione has been labeled the “master anti-oxidant” due to its essential role in maintaining all other essential anti-oxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E in their active forms. (more…)