What is MSG and why do they put it in our food? Monosodium glutamate (MSG) was discovered in 1908 by Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda. Professor Ikeda was trying to isolate a chemical in seaweed: kombu, a flavor enhancer. What he came up with was glutamic acid combined with a sodium molecule, which resulted in MSG. […]
Carbohydrates have a reputation for being unhealthy. However, it is only the type of carbohydrate that is unhealthy. Carbohydrates are actually the body’s preferred fuel. Unrefined carbohydrates like legumes, whole grains, and vegetables are dense in nutrients and fiber, and they can give your body the fuel it needs. Refined carbohydrates like white, refined flour, […]
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Mar
Mar
I believe that everyone wants to be radiantly healthy. Our skin reflects our health and is the first impression people have of us when we meet, so it’s no surprise that many of us want to have the best and healthiest skin possible. Every 2 to 4 weeks, our skin replaces itself and our body […]
With it currently being winter here in North America, and also cold in a lot of other places, we are all indoors a lot more of the time and not out in the sunshine getting our vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential because it influences your entire body. Receptors that respond to the vitamin have […]
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Jan
Jan
It is a new year and time to get healthy after our holiday food indulgences. So let’s get started on the path to cleansing and detoxifying our bodies! The food we eat and the physical environment we live in causes us to accumulate toxins, which limits our physical stamina and impairs our immune system. If […]
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Dec
Dec
I love lasagna, and this is one of my favorite dishes to serve when I have company. It is easy to make ahead of time, refrigerate, and then reheat. This looks like a complicated recipe, but it is actually pretty easy. You can buy frozen broccoli and spinach and thaw them, and buy cheeses already […]
Leading health specialist and radio show host, Nancy Addison talks with Janet Kieffer, a holistic health advocate, who owned a fitness club and health food store and Barbara Larabee, a holistic health advocate. They expand on new technology being used by athletes and the US armed forces. They discuss how they have been helping people, […]
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Nov
Nov
Radio show host, Nancy Addison, talks with Dr. Bryan Ardis, (a Chiropractor, Certified Acupuncturist, Nutritionist, researcher, and show host), and Dr. Henry Ealy, (Founder & Director for the Energetic Health Institute, Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, and Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition). They share thoughts on holistic health and their thoughts on a number of topics. Go […]
Depression is a major problem in our world today. I have people contact me regularly about themself (or someone in their family) who is struggling with depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and even suicidal thoughts. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association, depression is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15 to […]
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Oct
Oct
Leading health specialist, award-winning author, and radio show host, Nancy Addison discusses diabetes. She talks about various ways that a healthy diet and lifestyle can be your best way to reverse this disease. Nancy discusses dietary changes that can lead to long-term benefits for your health. She also talks about lifestyle, the types and quality […]