It’s holiday time again and even with the Covid-19 precautions many of us are taking that restrict social engagements and travel, a big part of the holiday fun revolves around food. Maybe even more so this year since we are missing out on those social and family gatherings that define the holidays. But why is … Continue Reading »
By guest contributor Barb Swanson(author of Beyond Foods: The Handbook of Functional Nutrition) There is a ton of information on the internet about healthy aging. Unfortunately, a lot of this info is either out of step with science (low fat diets? Eggs are bad for you?), and/or so focused on selling a product that the … Continue Reading »
By guest contributor Barb Swanson (author of Beyond Foods: The Handbook of Functional Nutrition) / There is no doubt that within the last 120 years, medicine has dramatically changed human health. Some advances have truly enhanced our lives. Antibiotics offer cures unlike anything previous in human history. Surgery has become a micro-art form. Also, however–and … Continue Reading »
If you keep up with healthy living type news at all, then you have heard about superfoods. Those are whole foods that are particularly dense in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. On your list of superfoods, you may not have included AFA, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, blue green algae, also known as organic Wild Microalgae® … Continue Reading »
By guest contributor Barb Swanson (author of Beyond Foods: The Handbook of Functional Nutrition) It’s the time to enjoy the outdoors! In the last several years, common health knowledge says to always use sunscreens when outdoors. There are two types of sunscreens:Physical sunscreens are made from the minerals zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. They work … Continue Reading »
Planning on doing a lot of riding this summer? Me too, and that means finding ways to protect my skin from the harsh summer sun and heat. Did you know that the health of your skin reflects your overall health and level of stress? Healthy, glowing skin indicates you are living a healthy lifestyle and … Continue Reading »
By guest contributor Barbara Swanson Daily Use of Probiotics May Reduce Colds & Flu We are beginning to realize that our children are much more vulnerable to COVID19 that originally estimated. One way to help the children in your life is to get them on a daily probiotic. A recent study in Denmark indicates that … Continue Reading »
It seems like summer started early this year with the mandatory stay home “vacations” many have had to take from work, the school closings and online schooling we’ve had to take on. Even though we may not be entirely sure what this summer will look like in terms of continuing to stay at home or … Continue Reading »
Spring is here and for many that means a return to green and budding new life all around. Even if you live in a place where Spring snows exist, you can see signs of new life with flowers and trees budding. We can take a lesson from nature and use this time for some renewal … Continue Reading »
by guest contributor Barb Swanson We Know It’s a ProblemType 2 Diabetes (T2D) is a national epidemic. 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes, and another 3 of every 10 are prediabetic. This means close to 40% of our population is at risk for a largely preventative killing disease, since 95% of diabetics have T2D. There … Continue Reading »
March 2020 Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 25, Number 3 ================ In This Issue: 1. On Blue Green Algae and Horses2. Holistic Horsekeeping Resources ================ 1. On Blue Green Algae and Horses Blue-green algae plays a very important part in my holistic healing practice for horses. The blue-green algae I … Continue Reading »
Many of us find that even eating a healthy wholefood diet, getting plenty of exercise, staying hydrated, and having techniques to cope with stress still isn’t enough when it comes to weight loss. We get to a certain point and can’t seem to get those stubborn few extra pounds gone. Especially if you are one … Continue Reading »
by guest contributor Barb Swanson “To me, good health is more than just exercise and diet. It’s really a point of view and a mental attitude you have about yourself.” ~Albert Schweitzer The Attitude ConnectionFor thousands of years, the state of your mind has been linked to the health of your body. In one way … Continue Reading »
by guest contributor Barb Swanson Trying to figure out what a healthy diet consists of is hard. This article gives you a snap-shot on the Functional Nutrition viewpoint of truth vs. fiction in diets and supplements. There are a dozen celebrities touting a dozen different “best” diets and weight loss programs. We have internet health … Continue Reading »
guest contributor Barb Swanson Mushrooms & Optimum Health Did you know that all mushrooms have powerful immune-system strengthening qualities, improving the ability of immune cells to kill invaders? Even ordinary mushrooms are highly nutritious, low-calorie food with immune health qualities. Mice given a diet with a lot of Portobello mushrooms got a strong immune-system boost–just … Continue Reading »
by guest contributor Barb Swanson We Know We Need It… For years, people have heard they need to get enough water. It is an accepted fact that 64 ounces, or 1/2 gallon, daily, is a good amount for most people. And people are now drinking bottled water in record-setting quantities. So why are 75 million … Continue Reading »
We have received many inquiries over the last month as to the safety of our bluegreen algae products since there had been numerous news stories warning of bluegreen algae toxicity causing death in animals, particularly a number of dogs swimming in ponds. We did a short version of this article in our last newsletter to … Continue Reading »
You may be familiar with digestive enzymes and how they help with breaking down foods into components the body can use, but did you know there are actually 3,000 enzymes in your body that provide a variety of functions? These metabolic enzymes are largely made up of proteolytic enzymes or proteases which regulate just about … Continue Reading »
In order for the human body to stay healthy and productive, a wide variety of nutrients is required. Macronutrients and micronutrients are both needed to maintain all the body’s functions. Macronutrients include carbohydrates, fats and cholesterol, proteins, and amino acids. Micronutrients that the body needs in lesser amounts include vitamins, minerals, and trace minerals. There … Continue Reading »
With summer and all the fun it brings comes longer daylight hours. Do you have the energy to get through the day and make the most of the longer days? If not, try out some of these tips we’ve found to help give you an energy boost and get more enjoyment and more done this … Continue Reading »