Getting Our Facts Straight on Calcium

We’ve seen a huge campaign over the years that says “every body needs milk”, and for a lot of people that phrase appears to have over-ridden the truth that “every body needs calcium. There are many other sources of calcium that support us on a prebiotic and probiotic level as well, creating a win-win for our . . . → Read More: Getting Our Facts Straight on Calcium

Is Splenda A Good Sugar Substitute?

It sounded like a really great idea, using something other than sugar as a sweetener to appease our cravings for something sweet. Splenda is not the first to appear on the market, nor will it likely be the last. Is Splenda A Good Sugar Substitute?

The Story of Splenda

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Get A Mental Break – Fish Oil and Candida

Studies show that fish oil is beneficial to us in many ways. In a study on the use of fish oil for psychosis, there was positive results in a 12-week course of treatment. Could fish oil actually be the answer to decreasing and even preventing schizophrenia?

The Facts About Fish Oil

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Minerals and Stress

Minerals play vital role in our body’s metabolism. Let us study some of them here. Phosphorus is an important mineral whose characteristics are that it acts in conjunction with calcium to build bones and teeth. It is essential for smooth muscular activity. It acts to stimulate brain and nerve cells. Foods rich in phosphorus are pulses,cereals,milk,egg and fruit juices. . . . → Read More: Minerals and Stress

Candida Yeast vs. Baker’s Yeast – Does Bread Cause Candida?

One of the questions that is commonly asked about Candida yeast overgrowth is whether or not our diet is the cause. That question has many considerations, and while we won’t talk about all aspects today we can delve into one.

Does eating yeast based or yeast carrying foods cause Candida overgrowth? Studies have been underway for . . . → Read More: Candida Yeast vs. Baker’s Yeast – Does Bread Cause Candida?