Spring is finally here!!! Just in time for the end of my 21 Day Detox experience. I lost a good amount of weight and feel “cleaner”, but most importantly I have learned a few new eye opening perspectives on food and health! #1. Count Chemicals Not Calories It’s amazing how we can eat any amount of a food that is clean (aka not processed and full of chemicals) and have…
Read moreWelcome to the March 2015 collection of Perfectly Interesting News! Each month, we are going to gather the most interesting health and wellness news, petitions worth signing, and blogs, books, and podcasts worth checking out! Articles Worth Reading How Much is the Health of Our Children Worth? Is sugar packed soda and fluorescent orange processed cheese good for our children? Obviously not- so why are nutritionists and registered dietitians endorsing…
Read moreDay 4 of my 21 Day Detox, and I am happy to report that there has been no need to tie me down to keep me from my beloved iced coffee and chocolate. I take it one day at a time, consider each day an accomplishment, and remember that there are important reasons for doing this… my family and me. The First Four Days The first days were the hardest. Not…
Read moreDid you know that the World Health Organization reports that approximately 75% of the US population is deficient in magnesium? This important mineral is the 4th most abundant mineral in your body, as well as a necessary co-factor for hundreds of enzymes. This article will teach you how to optimize your magnesium levels.
Read moreWhen I think of the word detox I think of people strapped to a hospital bed screaming and sweating while the drugs are leaving their system. Why in the world would I ever want to put myself through something like that? I Am a Busy Mom Who Has Gained a Lot of Weight Over the past few years I put some extra weight on (pregnancies … babies), but now I…
Read moreDo you eat food? Do you drink water? Do you live on the planet earth? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions, then unfortunately you’ve been exposed to toxins. In this toxic world we live in, the human body’s liver has a lot of work to do. Why is Your Liver SO Important? First of all, a person cannot survive without their liver and it is the…
Read moreIf you wish to boost your immune system naturally, consider that your immune system is not one organ but an interconnected system of organs. When you refer to the “immune system,” you may actually be referring to your immune response. The immune response is a protective process where the body’s defense forces actively recognize invading bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Your body then releases armies of antibodies that tag the invaders…
Read moreWelcome to the final article of our Liver Detox 101 series! We have already discussed how milk thistle, turmeric, artichoke leaf, schisandra berry, broccoli sprouts, and cilantro detoxify the liver. In this article, we are going to discuss the health benefits of chlorella for liver detoxification. What is Chlorella? Chlorella is a single celled green algae superfood that works to detoxify your entire body. Chlorella is beneficial for detoxification because it is packed…
Read moreWe took a break from our Liver Detox 101 series over the holidays, but there are still two more articles left in the collection! We have already discussed how milk thistle, turmeric, schisandra berry, artichoke leaf, and broccoli sprouts detoxify the liver. In this article, we are going to discuss the health benefits of cilantro for liver detoxification. What is Cilantro? Cilantro is a uniquely flavored cooking herb and also…
Read moreDid you know that most people fail to stick to their New Year’s Resolutions? Well, it’s true. Many people fail to keep their resolutions because they try to do too much, too quickly. If you never work out, it is highly unlikely that you are going to start going to gym every day simply because you made a resolution to do so. Losing 5-10 pounds is more realistic than losing…
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