November 2014 #healthspring #holistic #gratitude #thanksgiving #kind #thoughtful #genuine

I recently viewed a documentary film called “Bought.” The filmmakers have said that this film is “the hidden story about vaccines, drugs, and food—three huge topics in one film. Why put all this in one movie? Because these issues are directly related… You peel back the layers and see what’s really driving our industrialized food, our vaccine expansion, and our dependence on pharmaceuticals.” November 2014 This film is available online to rent or to purchase. Just go to https:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds our indoor environments may be 2-5 times more toxic and 100 times more polluted than our outdoor environment!! Here are just a few of the reasons why: Dishwasher Detergent: petrochemicals, benzene, phosphates Oven Cleaner: lye and ammonia Surface Cleaners: petroleum surfactants Antibacterial Soap: Triclosan 600+ Personal Care Products: Diethanolamine(DEA), Propylene Glycol, and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) In a study conducted i

When most people think of massage, they think of relaxation, but did you know that there are several other benefits of massage that can improve your overall health? Here is a list of just some of the benefits: Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system. Help athletes of any level prepare for and recover from strenuous workouts. Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin. Prom

New research published in Sept issue of Nature magazine proves that artificial sweeteners induce glucose intolerance by altering gut microbiota. As I have said for years we humans have zero tolerance for these chemicals (Splenda, sucralose, aspartame, saccharine). When we consume them the bad bacteria in our gut have a party. These harmful organisms eat them, grow and reproduce on them, and then release chemicals that damage our gut wall and our immune system. These very

Good eyesight and healthy eyes are certainly affected by our diets. When my patients ask me what to eat for healthy eyes, I usually recommend the same healthy diet that is good for all of us. Plenty of veggies (local, seasonal, and organic is best), healthy fats, and quality animal protein. The things that age our eyes also age the rest of us. Macular degeneration, cataracts, and retinal health are influenced by a lack of certain nutrients- lutein, zeaxathin, carotenoids, vi