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Hormesis and Health

Hormesis is a bodily response to a mild, short repeated physical, chemical, biological stressor.  The stressor causes a mild increase in oxidative effect in the body that then leads to a cascade of positive bodily effects that are moving one away from disease and towards health.(1) From an evolutionary perspective, this makes sense. We know the body is designed to conserve energy so it will change and adapt its processes to meet the demand and adapt so that the next time the same effort is not needed. The body wants to be comfortable so to say. Bottom line is, [...]

Hormesis and Health2023-09-10T23:15:10+00:00

Why Should I Eat Avocado?

(See below for my favorite desert: Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse Recipe) There are so many reasons - and so many ways - to love avocado. A culinary delight, avocados provide up to 20 nutrients including fiber, vitamins K, C and E, as well as folate, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. In fact, they actually have four times more potassium than bananas! Unlike most fruits, avocado is low in carbohydrates and high in a healthy plant fat called oleic acid. Like olive oil, oleic acid has been linked to health benefits such as reducing inflammation, protecting cells against cancer, and reducing [...]

Why Should I Eat Avocado?2023-09-04T20:45:13+00:00

Mitochondria, Our Batteries For Life

Mitochondria are 1.45 to 1.8 billion years old according to fossil records (1). Through the years of evolution, they ended up in most of our cells. Mitochondria are intracellular organelles and like energy factories, like batteries, they use nutrients from our food and oxygen to create energy to support life. Mitochondria appear like a separate cell, within our cells, and they even has their own set of DNA (mtDNA) which we inherit only from our mother. Mitochondria exist in different numbers in different cell lines. The highest being the heart where 40% of each heart muscle cell by volume [...]

Mitochondria, Our Batteries For Life2023-08-27T23:38:34+00:00

Which Natural Sweetener is Best?

Consuming this artificial sweetener on a daily basis has shown to increase your risk of metabolic syndrome (pre-diabetes) by 35%, and increase your risk for diabetes type 2 by 65%. Read to find out more...

Which Natural Sweetener is Best?2024-01-02T21:12:10+00:00

Natural Medicine and Autoimmune – 5 Underlying Causes

Over 80 different diseases occur that involve the disruption of the normal functioning immune system. The cases worldwide are on the rise. It is time everyone focuses on eradicating the underlying causes and not just treatments that work only some of the time and for only some individuals.

Natural Medicine and Autoimmune – 5 Underlying Causes2024-01-02T21:12:11+00:00

Heathy Heart for a Long Life

Heart disease kills an estimated 17.9 million people globally each year, it's a good idea to take care of your heart!

Heathy Heart for a Long Life2023-08-05T22:38:12+00:00

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