This is an easy, delicious, and refreshing soup to serve cool, on a warm summer day. I have frequently served this to guests when they arrive at my home! Cucumbers are especially good because they contain a “hormone needed by the beta cells of the pancreas to produce insulin. The enzyme crepsin in cucumbers is […]
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May
May
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. […]
10
May
May
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, […]
18
Mar
Mar
I have new calcium health information and it’s important to share this with you and everyone. Calcium is a mineral. It is necessary for maintaining bone strength. Calcium enables muscles to move and nerves to carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body. It is essential to our blood vessels’ ability to […]
02
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. I consider food to be my medicine, and as it becomes our […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
25
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 […]
05
Dec
Dec
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, […]
25
Nov
Nov
What Are Stem Cells And Why Are They Important? There is incredible research being done these days regarding stem cells, so here are some things I have learned about stem cells and stem cell therapies. Stem cells are the unique building blocks of life. They have the ability to enter various types of cells in […]
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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 […]