Living Without a Gallbladder

I often get many questions from those who find themselves having to “do life” without a gallbladder. But before I get into the article, let’s take a step back and look at the statistics concerning gallbladder disease. Roughly 25 million Americans suffer from gallstones, and almost a quarter of the nearly 1 million people diagnosed […]

Yes, you read the title correctly. An often missed allergy, Red Meat Allergy (Alpha-gal syndrome and also called alpha-gal allergy, red meat allergy, or tick bite meat allergy), is blamed on the bite of the Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum). This tiny terror of a tick originates in Texas but has now migrated its way […]

The exciting health benefits of organic carrots are many. In addition to carrots’ candied flavor and gratifying crunch, carrots are brimming with beta carotene, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Considered a root vegetable, carrots, also called Daucuscarota, is a biennial crop with colors that range from orange through purple, red, black, yellow to white, but the […]

When discussing a subject such as anxiety, it’s important to distinguish between a natural response to danger that we have been created with, such as a defense mechanism or the normal stresses of modern life, and a psychiatrically diagnosed illness that is often “treated” with prescription medication. Trying to sort all these factors out is […]

Article updated March 2022. Allergies are more and more common and cause more doctor’s visits than ever before. Research now tells us that allergies are linked more to your body’s immune system (especially your gut) rather than outside influences. Some allergic reactions can occur immediately, but others take years of exposure to allergens before manifesting […]

Have you ever wondered if macadamia nuts are healthy for you – especially since they are so delicious? Besides being delicious, macadamia nuts are considered nutrient-dense powerhouses containing essential vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, iron, B vitamins, manganese, and folate. They also contain reasonable amounts of protein, antioxidants, and healthy fats. These impressive […]

Quick, Easy, and Scrumptious – all in one green sauce recipe! Just mix 8 healthy ingredients together, and you will have one of the best-ever, healthy Mexican Green Sauces you’ve ever put in your mouth. That’s a promise! This particular recipe for Healthy Mexican Green Sauce is a knock-off from the famous and popular Mexican […]

Candida overgrowth is an often misdiagnosed health concern. Most doctors either don’t look for it or don’t believe it can be the underlying cause of many diseases. Typically Candida is completely harmless; however, candida overgrowth becomes a genuine health concern when we do something that changes the delicate balance between the good microorganisms and the […]

Have you ever read anything about the germ vs terrain theory? Most people have not idea what this entails. So let’s begin here. Have you ever wondered why some of us are more susceptible to disease than others? We all know people who seem to come down with every illness going around and others who […]

We can all agree that salads are an excellent way to get nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables into our diet. In fact, consuming a small salad before lunch and dinner not only curbs your appetite but provides your body with a healthy amount of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. I try to eat a large salad at […]