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The Natural Nurse Detoxifying Vegetable Soup
March 1st, 2011UnfeaturedWeekly Recipe:NonWeeklyBelow is a recipe for The Natural Nurse® detoxification soup that I give as a staple food in the detoxification section in my book, Alternative Medicine Magazine’s Definitive Guide to Weight Loss. Keep in mind it is best to use all organic ingredients to minimize the amount of environmental toxins in your food.
1 onion
1 head of cabbage
2 cloves garlic
2 carrots
2 celery stalks
1 bunch parsley
5 kale leaves
2 sheets of nori sea vegetable
4 pieces of okra
1 cup brown rice
Bragg’s Amino Acids to taste (if soy sensitive, replace with Himalayan salt)
2 quarts of waterCombine all ingredients, simmer for 1 1/2 hrs.
Breakfast Tips
March 1st, 2011
>>A healthy breakfast provides enough nutrients to energize your body for hours.
>>Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast consume more vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and less fat and cholesterol.
>>People who don’t eat breakfast are likely to eat more calories throughout the day.
Bone Health by the Numbers
March 1st, 20111 Class of pharmaceuticals to avoid: Bisphosphanates. Although they are designed to promote bone health, studies show they may produce a nasty side effect called osetonecrosis of the jaw; which basically means your jaw bone may die.
Quick facts on bone health.Building Stronger Bones
March 1st, 2011Nutrients, the bone-building dosage, and what foods have it.
Calcium- 1000 to 1200 mg
Milk and dairy, dark leafy greens, fish, soy foods
Phosphorus- 700 to 1,200 mg
Beans and nuts
Magnesium- 400 to 800 mgWhat nutrients you need and where to get them!Helpful Herbs for Detoxification
March 1st, 2011There are a ton of herbs that offer a multitude of benefits for the body. This simple list shows the body system that these specific herbs and amino acids help to support:
Milk thistle: liver
Dandelion: liver, bowel, and skin
Black Walnut: parasite
Burdock: bowel, blood, and skin
How Much Vitamin D is Enough?
February 1st, 2011In 2010, the USDA increased its Daily Recommended Intake of vitamin D from 400 IU to 600 IU for people younger than 70 years old, and to 800 IU for those who are older. This revision is a step in the right direction, but still pales in relation to the levels of vitamin D the human body is capable of producing.
Partner Nutrients
February 1st, 2011Did you know that bringing vitamin D up to optimum levels may actually accentuate a deficiency in one or more essential nutrients?
D's Dietary Sources
February 1st, 2011Vitamin D is naturally found in only a few foods. Because it is produced by our bodies, through our skin, animal products are primary sources of vitamin D3 such as eggs, fish, and meat.
Focus On: Fish Oil
February 1st, 2011Fish oil is known to many as the magic source of omega-3 fatty acids. But what is an omega-3 fatty acid? Amongst others, it includes (eicosapentaenoic acids or EPAs) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Neither acid is produced by our bodies, so they need to be consumed through diet or supplementation.
Immunity Superstars: The 10 Best Foods to Fight Off Colds and Flu
January 1st, 2011You've loaded up on tissues for the winter. But a smartly stocked pantry and refrigerator can prevent those sniffles in the first place.
