Have you thanked your liver today? Our livers are pretty amazing organs. One of their many roles is to metabolize compounds that can have toxic effects and convert them into a form that can be easily excreted from the body. Back in preindustrial days, these toxins mainly consisted of the
Read more »If you breathe air, drink water, or eat food, the answer to this question is likely yes. It is an unfortunate fact that all of us have toxins in our bodies. A study by the Environmental Working Group tested individuals for 210 environmental toxins. The study subjects had on average
Read more »If you think you may be carrying around a toxic burden, there is some good news. Making some simple diet and lifestyle changes can have a big impact on decreasing your exposure and increasing your body’s ability to mobilize and get rid of toxins. Several easy ways to increase your
Read more »Do you start sneezing every year when the trees begin to bloom? Are you one of the thousands of people living in Southern Maine who suffer with seasonal allergies? Seasonal allergies are a common occurrence with between 15 and 20 percent of the population experiencing some level of symptoms. Common
Read more »If you have been watching television in the past decade you have seen the commercials. People suffering from heartburn and indigestion are magically cured by taking a little purple pill that combats the evil effects of stomach acid. No need to change your diet or other habits. Just pop a
Read more »Tomato Salad Ingredients: Mix tomatoes with salt, place in a colander and allow to drain for 15 minutes. Combine olive oil, vinegar, pepper flakes, oregano, and pepper in a small jar. Shake well to combine. Place tomatoes and basil in a bowl. Drizzle with enough dressing to coat tomatoes evenly.
Read more »Summer is a time for barbecues, picnics, and quick and easy meals. It can also be a time of increased heartburn. The term “heartburn” is a misnomer. The sensation of burning around the diaphragm has nothing to do with the heart. This sensation occurs when stomach acid moves up into
Read more »The holidays can be a joyful time to spend with family and friends. Unfortunately for many the holidays can also be a very stressful time. There is the over-booked calendar, the over-eating, the over-spending, the over-committing, the over-drinking, and generally the over-indulging that can put you over the edge. Even
Read more »Mini Beet Rosti Ingredients: Cut off the stem and tail ends of the beets. Using a vegetable peeler, remove peel from beets. Grate beets using a hand grater or food processor. Heat a 12 inch skillet over medium heat. In a large bowl toss beets with rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Read more »We are all familiar with inflammation. The redness, pain, and swelling that accompany a sunburn, a cut, a sprained ankle or a cold cause us short term discomfort but are signs that our bodies immune and repair functions are working well. These kinds of inflammation are good, and we need
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