Water is one of the most important things you need for your body. In an emergency situation, there are always three things you will hear that you need: food, water, and shelter. Water makes up about seventy percent of our bodies, and even mild dehydration can lead to lots of complications. So how can you … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Hypo or a Hyper thyroid?
Your thyroid is a bow-tie shaped gland located at the base of your neck. Its function is to regulate the hormones T3 and T4, which assist in important activities in your body. Your heartbeat, body temperature, breathing rate, and metabolism are all directly affected by your thyroid. Under normal … [Read more...]
Are You Using Lemon Water to Detoxify?
It is the new year and detoxing is always popular as a new year begins. I am of the persuasion that we don't need expensive supplements to detox. I think there are a number of free or very inexpensive things we can do and consume to help our bodies detox. Our body is an amazing self-cleaning … [Read more...]
Tips for Choosing Supplements Wisely
We all know the vast array of supplements on the market today. It seems that new ones are launched every day and there is more and more marketing lingo that promises to save your health. But you are a savvy health-conscious consumer. You want to make sure you're making wise choices with your health (and … [Read more...]
Food and Antioxidants
You’ve probably heard the term, “antioxidants.” And you may know that they’re good for you and that you can find them in food. You can also find them in beauty products, vitamins, and nutritional products. What you may not know is exactly what they are, and what they do for you and your body. What … [Read more...]
Thyroid Health: What is a Thyroid and What Does It Do?
Every body has a thyroid: a bow-tie shaped gland at the base of the neck with a very important job. The thyroid is part of the endocrine system. This system is made up of glands that produce, store, and release hormones vital to an array of bodily functions. The thyroid’s functions include regulating … [Read more...]