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by Nancy Mehlert, MS Here are the most common Genetically Modified foods. Avoid them by purchasing organic and/or certified Non-GMO. Corn – 90% of the American corn crop is genetically modified from which most corn flour, high fructose corn syrup, corn starch, masa, corn meal and corn processed foods are made. Soybeans – 93% of…

by Mila McManus MD Statin drugs to reduce cholesterol levels are one of the most widely prescribed drugs. The myth that cholesterol is the cause of heart disease has sadly perpetuated over several decades despite much evidence to the contrary. Cholesterol actually plays vital roles in the body, such as: Cholesterol is critical to the…

A Supplement that helps optimize heart health. The best news for heart health is that there are a multitude of protocols, nutritional options and supplements that can improve and ensure a healthy heart! So while we are providing one such supplement in this section today, it is far from being the only available option and…

[expand title=" Yeast Cleanse?  NO WAY!  Not happening."] I was NOT going to follow the yeast cleanse diet.  I thought it was completely absurd and unrealistic.  Besides, I was already eating pretty clean.  I tried to get out of it.  I was willing to do everything else.   Just not the diet.  Once I met with…

Achieving quality sleep is fundamental to our level of health and wellness. While we realize there are exceptions to every rule and circumstances to consider, we do advise against prescription or over the counter sleep aids as a routine solution to insomnia. Rather, we want to explore the root causes of the problem and correct…

In every step of my life journey, one message resounds over and over again. What we eat really does matter. The optimal function of the human body is in every way dependent on our daily food choices. There is no question in my mind that when we don’t eat well, we are promoting dysfunction and…

[expand title="Misdiagnosed as having Rheumatoid Arthritis"] 7 years ago, mere weeks after the birth of my son, Doctors shared the news of a dreaded diagnosis of an Autoimmune Disease called Rheumatoid Arthritis. That was the reason that I could no longer type a sentence on a keyboard or worse...button my 3 week old baby's onesie!…

Essential oils have been used throughout history by many cultures for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. With growing scientific validation and expanding markets for natural approaches to healing and wellness, interest in the use of essential oils is on the rise. Essential oils are natural compounds found in seeds, bark, stems, roots, and flowers of plants.…

Terrashield is a unique blend of essential oils including Lemon Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora), Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), and 12 other carefully balanced oils blended in a base of 100% pure fractionated coconut oil. To make this natural insect repellent, place 10 to 30 drops (you can start light and add more drops as…