by Nancy Little | Jul 2, 2012
Organic food is food that is free from all genetically modified organisms, produced without artificial pesticides and fertilizers and derived from an animal reared without the routine use of antibiotics, growth promoters or other drugs. Once only available in small...
by Nancy Little | Jun 25, 2012
It’s no wonder so many Americans suffer with constipation (4 million of us, to be exact). Our diet of meat and processed food contains little fiber. Most of us are lucky if we’re getting in half of the 30 grams of fiber that we should each day. Without that bulk...
by Nancy Little | Jun 18, 2012
The benefits advocated from eating such a diet seem endless: lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels, eliminating cravings, preventing overeating, purging the body of accumulated toxins, balancing hormones, maintaining blood glucose levels and reversing...
by Nancy Little | Jun 11, 2012
Circulation problems can be felt in a number of ways. One symptom includes fatigue due to poor circulatory function, which may bring on other symptoms such as dizziness and fainting. The inability to concentrate, coldness in the hands or feet, headaches, angina, and...
by Nancy Little | Jun 3, 2012
Cranberries may help to fight off urinary tract infections (UTIs). They reduce the power of certain E. coli bacteria to adhere to and penetrate the walls of the bladder. In about half the cases of UTIs, the E. coli responsible have special little hairy tips called P...
by Nancy Little | May 28, 2012
We’ve all had the blues once in while. But when they happen on a more frequent basis, it becomes cause for concern. But there are ways to adjust your diet to help stabilize your mood. It’s imperative to eat meals at regular intervals in order to keep your serotonin...
by Nancy Little | May 21, 2012
Heartburn and indigestion make millions of people miserable. Continuous digestive problems can be a symptom of overeating, bad food choices or something more serious. Thankfully simple changes in the foods you eat can provide relief. A number of foods can trigger...
by Nancy Little | May 12, 2012
We’ve all learned through the years that a well-balanced diet is healthy for our body and critical for optimal health and performance. Our hair is no different, a mixture of protein, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and iron are all required for healthy,...
by Nancy Little | May 8, 2012
There are many different causes of tiredness. Just because you’re frequently tired doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve got {Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) CFS. The condition must persist for more than six consecutive months and include other symptoms such as memory loss, sore...
