My mom sent me an email that discusses the properties of one of my favorite herbs for tea called lemongrass. Of course I was not concerned that this email was a fabricated story because I know that research has been done all around the world to prove the health benefits …
How to heal Cancer and many Chronic Diseases
You don’t want to miss this interview with Charlotte Gerson, the daughter of world renown doctor Max Gerson. Here is another great video preview on healing cancer from the inside out, you dont want to skip pass this one. Pass this on please!
Are you exposing your children to endocrine-disrupting chemicals like BPA?
BPA is used in baby bottles, water bottles, plates, toys you name it. And we all know its not safe for us since its been classified as an endocrine-disrupting chemical. An endocrine disruptor is a synthetic chemical that when absorbed into the body either mimics or blocks hormones and disrupts …
Not just Pregnant Women need Folic Acid
When you hear of folic acid do you immediately think of pregnant women? I hope not. Folic Acid is a necessary nutrient that we can get mainly from leafy green vegetables. But unfortunately people don’t eat well enough these days to get the recommended amounts so supplementation is required. Below …
Ever had one of those days?
When your house is a mess, the kids are sick, there is nothing to eat in the fridge, it’s raining and hot out and your AC stops working? Maybe you struggled to get up in the morning to go to that job of yours that drives you insane but it …
Top-rated sunscreens for broad spectrum protection with fewer hazardous ingredients
Summer is here and the sun is waiting for us. With so much talk on sun safety, vitamin D and skin cancer I wanted to give you some safe options on protecting your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. There is a great review of sunscreen products done by …
Does your child have ADD or ADHD due to a magnesium deficiency?
I always get asked by friends of mine what to do for a child with ADD or ADHD. Changing the diet of the child is the most important thing to do ASAP. Once artificial dyes, high fructose corn syrup, processed sugar, trans fats, msg and processed foods are removed from a child’s diet, …
The Beautiful Truth – A must see film for anyone with cancer or who is sick – Come watch NOW for FREE
I did a post about Dr Gerson and his healing research for cancer and many other ailments. If you look at the drop down category box to the bottom right of this page you can see posts that I have written about Dr Gerson and or Cancer. But I have …
Natural alternative remedies for acid reflux disease (GERD)
I hear over and over again people asking me what they can do for acid reflux disease. I could type all day on what you need to do about this as we suffered the effects of this nasty health issue first hand with my husband. When we were dating he …
5 Fabulous Healthy Easy to make Smoothies/Juices
Ok, some of you have been waiting for this article I promised on smoothies, but I decide to add in juices as well. So here you go, I hope you enjoy it. Remember to wash your produce very well and use Organic if possible. Also remember to leave the skin …
Are your Beauty and Home Cleaning Products Toxic?
Did you know that a synthetic petrochemical carcinogen called 1,4-dioxane is in everything from J & J’s baby wash to Tide laundry detergent, Dial Clean & Soft Aloe an0bacterial hand soaps, Olay Complete Body Wash with Vitamins (Normal Skin) and many other products? According to The Environmental Working Group; “Many …
Health News: Microwaves Dangerous for your Health
Why did the Russians Ban an Appliance Found in 90% of American Homes Article by: Dr. Mercola By now, you probably know that what you eat has a profound impact on your health. The mantra, “You are what you eat” is really true. But you need to consider not …
Help I am sick and I’m Miserable – Part 3
In the first two parts of this 3 part series I focused on natural ways to rid yourself or your children of lice, a nasty sty, congestion depression and a cold. I also covered migraines and mold. I gave you a long list of direct symptoms related to mold and …
Health News – Rotavirus vaccines for kids, safe despite contamination with a pig virus.
Now why would I knowingly want to inject my little baby with a vaccine that has been contaminated with a pig virus? That just seems medically unethical, nasty and plain risky. Seriously that is absolutely disgusting and health officials seem not to care about it. Read it for yourself in …
Must Read News: Presidential Advisors Warn about Cancer
Late last week, a report from the President’s Cancer Panel (PCP) made an announcement that has been known by us health nuts for a long time. But it’s a step forward towards warning the American public about dangerous cancer-causing chemicals and ingredients in addition to the radiation. The PCP made …
Charlie the Homeless Guy
Today was one of those days that I almost wish I could record as a movie in my mind to keep as a treasured film. After work, I went out with my husband, our kids, and a friend. We went to pick up a guy named Charlie from the gas …
Reader Comment: Tylenol Recall – Take Action
I wanted to share a comment that was sent in regarding the article below I posted earlier this week ==================================================================================== I have been reading a number of comments about people whose children had a seizure because they thought that they were treating the fever with Tylenol or Motrin and it …
Health Tidbits – What you should know – Quotes of the Day
For every cup of tea or coffee a person ingests, the body has to mobilize about 2-3 cups of water just to remove the caffeine, a luxury it cannot afford. This also applies to soft drinks, pharmaceutical drugs, or any other substance or activity that brings about the release of …
Health News: Another Tylenol Recall, your Children are at Risk
If you have been following the news I am sure you have heard all he recent issues with Tylenol and the recalls associated with their products. And today yet another recall. That’s why we don’t use Tylenol in our home. We use garlic instead. See my post on Garlic, natures …
Cell Phones and Brain Tumors – What You Should Know
This is a favorite topic of mine with friends and family since I have been screaming about this for over 10 yrs. My dad was the first one to bring me national and international research on this topic. Please read through, it might just save your life or the life …
MOMS – We are what makes the world go round!
First, let me start off by saying that Wonder Woman has nothing on me! You know kids have a beautiful way of reminding you just how insignificant your woes and wants are. They have a God-given way of completely humbling the hardest of hearts with sweet potato spit up on …
Help – I’m sick and I’m Miserable! Part 2
Here goes part 2. I wasn’t planning on writing about this but given the recent occurrences, it is warranted. My sister called me freaking out because my niece got lice from a little girl at school. Now my niece and sister both have it. So whose house do you think …
What Fish is Safe to Eat?
Often times people think they are doing better for their health by eating fish. Yet we see more and more lab testing in fish and people showing high quantities of toxic metals and other substances including prescription drugs. If you are a Pescatorian or a regular fish eater, know your …
Organic News: danger lurks around the corner and your rights might be something from the past
Have you heard of the S 510, the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010 ? It’s another scary health news headline this week. But why? Well it threatens to take away your right to grow, own or have anything to do with any element or product produced by nature. can …
Breastfeeding Moms – Increase your Milk Supply
As a mom who actively promotes the “breast is best” belief I just had to share this article with you. If you are a man or a woman who knows a mom who is breastfeeding please pass this on. This article is based on a fantastic book for nursing moms called …
5 Diet No No's – Never Starve to Lose Weight; You’ll only get Fatter!
Part 2 of 5 Never Starve to Lose Weight; You’ll only get Fatter! Ever heard people tell you that you must cut your calories to lose weight, skip meals and replace them with processed poison canned diet drinks? It’s a belief that the health world has been permeated with for …
5 Diet No-No’s – Never Compromise Curves for Cash
Part 1 of 5 Never Compromise Curves for Cash. Never Compromise your Curves for Cash means: don’t eat junk to save dollars, cashola, mula, pesos, dallas, dinero…. I am sure if you sit down for about 20 minutes a month you can think of 5 things you can cut out …
Garlic – Nature’s Fever Reducer
I have been using garlic for years to lower very high fevers in our family and to help with viruses. But I had never used it on my children before one year of age until recently. Our little baby a few weeks back developed a very high persistent fever that …
Help – I’m sick and I’m Miserable!
“Honey, why don’t you run to the drugstore and buy me some of that nighttime stuff the doctor told us about. I need something to clear up this congestion and sore throat I got” As Ace Ventura would say “alrighty then”. But its really not alright, you know. Most drugstore …
What is the Best Diet?
Part 1 No you don’t have to eat raw eggs or raw meat or only carbs. You also don’t have to eat only meat or no meat although a meatless diet can be very beneficial for certain cancers and during short periods of time since our bodies are not built …
In the News: Cosmetics & Cancer
Chemical Cosmetics Linked To Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer Source: Alliance of Natural Health According to Canadian scientists writing in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine, women exposed to synthetic fibers and petroleum products in the course of their work appear to be most at risk of breast cancer. Exposure …
To Drink or not to Drink Caffeinated Beverages
Lately it seems like everyone is publishing new research on caffeinated beverages. Some say “go ahead indulge” while others say “beware”. So what’s a consumer to do? In this article I wanted to share some important quotes from a variety of books on the negative effects of caffeine. But say …
Where do I start if I want to shop Organic?
So you have made up your mind that you should shop organic. But where can you find out where and what to buy and how to save at the same time? Most people are running all the time so stopping to search for places to buy overpriced organic foods is …
Is Organic really better for you?
So you have heard it from me and seen it in the news reports and read it perhaps in countless books. But is organic really better? What are the studies saying on the topic? Is there research that proves or points to food being better for you if it’s Organic? …
Why you need a Mortar and Pestle
I think I was about 5 when I learned to use a mortar and pestle. We lived in the Caribbean, Central and South America where these are used frequently so it’s like another member of the family for me. I could not live without mine. Just for garlic alone its …
Herbs: Catnip for Cockroaches
Are Cucarachas (Cockroaches) taking over your home? I hope your answer is no but for those that squinted their eyes and said yes – I have a safe, non toxic solution for you. It’s an herb of course and it’s called Catnip. This is one of my favorite herbs for keeping those …
Do you have Dirt?
People are fighting over it, many are dying because of it and without it we are in serious trouble. Yes, good old Dirt, is slowly disappearing, but why should you care? Take a look at this new film entitled “Dirt The Movie” and decide for your self if you should …
News: Scientists Say F.D.A. Ignored Radiation Warnings
By GARDINER HARRIS Straight to the Source WASHINGTON — Urgent warnings by government experts about the risks of routinely using powerful CT scans to screen patients for colon cancer were brushed aside by the Food and Drug Administration, according to agency documents and interviews with agency scientists. After staying quiet …
The Beautiful Truth – A Must See Movie
If you have not seen this movie I encourage you to make the time to watch it and share it with your friends and family. It’s another fantastic film that will change the way you look at life and health. Just watch this short trailer and see if it peeks …
Vitamin D3 your Neighborhood Superhero
I am sure by now you have caught some of the news on vitamin D deficiency and how this can seriously affect your health. Through the media and hopefully through your own research you may have learned that vitamin D is responsible for: Healthy Bones & Joints Healthy Colon & …
MSG, None for Me – Nasty Dye’s, Just say Goodbye Part Two
Click here to read the first part of this article where I covered MSG. So now we move on to bigger and better toxic additives like food coloring. But not your organic and naturally occurring food coloring such as orange from carrots or red from beets. Nope, we are talking …
Cancer: do they really want to find a cure?
With so many people dying of cancer and so much controversy surrounding chemo I wanted to write an article but I found these cartoons instead and they say exactly what I wanted to write about. Enjoy!
MSG, None for Me – Nasty Dye’s, Just say Goodbye Part One
It is so important to protect your family from Toxic Food Additives. Ive been on a mission for many years to make families aware of the perils that are hiding on the shelves of our grocery stores. If you are like me you make a point to not allow junky …
Do you have Thyme?
Yes, I said thyme as in the green herb that we often use to make savory dishes. Thyme isn’t just a delicious aromatic herb to season with, it makes a great tea during cold and flu season and we’ve found it very helpful in aiding the body during respiratory infections …
Food Inc. – A Must See Film
Foodies, Readers and Cheap food eaters; I come to bury our current food system not to praise it! Sorry Shakespeare – but I had to change those famous lines of yours. So – what are you eating these days? Did you know that your child could die from contaminated ground …
What do carrots, cucumber and bananas have in common? Find out why you should be using natures bounty as a first resort for your skin?
You know there is so much to remember these days. Between the pesticides in fruits, the cancer-causing ingredients in cosmetics, the bigger and better super duper fish oil supplement they want you to invest in and the toxic chemicals that seep into my breast milk; I get a little frazzled. …
Getting back to Living Life not just participating in an assembly line
When we hear the words Organic and Holistic it is often speaking of food and health. And if you’ve read my blog you know I am all about organic food and a holistic approach to health. But being that I am still a bit melancholy from Fathers Day (I lost …