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 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 moreHere at Perfect Supplements we are sort of addicted to information on food, diet and health. We crave to learn more and this craving has us constantly checking out new research, blogs, videos and podcasts. One of our favorite new podcasts is the aptly named The Crave Cast with Alexandra Jamieson. Finally A Health Guru We Should All Listen To! And that Health Guru is….you! Surprise, you thought we were…
Read moreCandida is a fungal form of yeast that grows in your mouth and intestines, and sometimes on your skin. This article explains how to eradicate candida and how to prevent it from coming back FOR GOOD.
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…
Read moreWelcome to the next article in our Liver Detox 101 series! So far, we have covered the basics on how milk thistle, turmeric, artichoke leaf, and schisandra berry work to detoxify the liver. In this article, we are going to discuss how the next ingredient in Perfect Liver Detox, broccoli sprouts, work to detoxify the liver. What are Broccoli Sprouts? Broccoli is a well-known cruciferous vegetable superfood that you’ve probably…
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