Category: Articles

Inflammatory Fire Starters by Nancy Mehlert, MS As I prepare to offer the list of the most inflammatory foods, I want to preface it by saying that, in my experience, changing what I eat has been one of the hardest ventures in my life.  That stems from the fact that I was a junk food…

by Mila McManus MD Proteolytic Enzymes, or Protease, is a supplement which serves multiple purposes that support the immune system and all inflammatory processes.  They are extremely useful as part of a holistic regimen in the treatment of cancers, chronic infections, digestive issues, cardiovascular disease, and auto immune diseases, just to name a few. Proteolytic…

The process of digestion is very complex. Digestion is the metabolic process that converts foodstuffs within the body for use. The process begins in the mouth where it is chewed and mixed with saliva to prepare it for swallowing. After swallowing, the food is pushed through the esophagus, which transports it to the stomach where…

There are many possible solutions for the relief of constipation or sluggish bowel function.  If you struggle with constipation or difficult bowel movements, please see a health care provider for proper evaluation.  Constipation can be a serious health issue and can be caused by many factors (see main article). Safe supplements to aid in relieving…

by Mila McManus MD Are your bowels moving at posted speeds? This article discusses various underlying causes of constipation and sluggish bowel function and how to address the issue naturally.  Laxatives are NOT the answer.  Read on to find out why. OK, so not the cleanest or most fun topic we could come up with,…

by Nancy Mehlert, MS Here in Texas, you can find Papaya in the grocery store almost year around.  This fairly medium to large sized fruit is orange in color.  It grows well in any tropical area, but is native to southern Mexico and Central America.  It is especially helpful to mention papaya in our newsletter…

A Number of Benefits with Oil Pulling! Oil Pulling has been around for centuries, but might be better understood if it were called Oil Swishing.  It is a very simple procedure of putting a well-chosen oil in your mouth and swishing the oil around like mouthwash for 5 to 20 minutes, the purpose being to…

One of the most versatile and helpful supplements we recommend for everyone, Silver Biotics, should be in everyone’s medicine cabinet. Completely non-toxic, there are numerous studies proving its effectiveness with killing bacteria, parasites, and yeast, and with inhibiting the proliferation of viruses.  It can be used as a mouth wash to support dental hygiene as…

by Nancy Mehlert, MS Coconut waters have hit the grocery store aisles in the last year or two.  Every time I walk by them, there are more brands, more flavors.  So are they a good choice?  Certainly relative to a soft drink filled with phosphoric acid, caramel colors and sugar or artificial sweeteners I would…