Did you know that in addition to the proper metabolism of calcium and good cardiovascular health that Vitamin D plays an important role in boosting your immune system? We are only just beginning to scratch the surface of all the things that Vitamin D does for us. You can put

Phytonutrients are a plant’s natural defenders. They are chemical compounds that plants naturally develop during their growth period that protect them from bugs, bacteria, germs, fungi and disease. Scientists have identified more than 25,000 different types of phytonutrients. The really interesting thing about phytonutrients is that these powerful plant chemical

Probiotics are living microorganisms that are symbiotic to humans. They play an extremely important role in your health. While they reside in every tissue and organ of your body most can be found in your gut in the form of your intestinal flora. These beneficial bacteria even can be found

Enzymes do more than just assist with digestion. Enzymes are complex nucleic acids that act as a catalyst for every biochemical reaction. In human physiological terms enzymes are the spark of life. Enzymes play a key role in not just our digestive function but are critical for every other metabolic

Organic gardening means avoiding the use of dangerous chemicals that are toxic to your body and may also damage the environment. Here are a few of my favorite alternative means of managing pests: 3. Garlic & Pepper Spray – Protect your garden plants from cabbageworms, caterpillars, hornworms, aphids, flea beetles

All protein comes from plants – originally. Where does a cow get her protein? The animals that many people tend to think of as good sources of protein such as cows, chickens, pigs and fish are all plant eaters. The elephant has massive muscles and it is the largest animal

Eating a diet of all raw foods is so far removed from what almost everyone else is doing that it may seem like a radical idea. Such a departure from the norm prompts some people to ask to see the research on the benefits. While there seems to be a

Asparagus has the highest glutathione levels of any food. Glutathione is the master phytochemical and is unmatched in its ability to remove poisons from the body. This makes it one of the best foods for boosting your immune system. Asparagus is particularly high in B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, and

Now is the perfect time of year to start thinking about starting your garden! Growing vegetables in your own backyard is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It is healthy, liberating and fun to watch the work of your hands produce the sustenance that fuels your body.

Drinking wild spring water brings me great joy and is one of my greatest passions in life. I love spring water! I have been known to drive to another state on a regular basis to collect my spring water in glass bottles. I have visited and drank from wild springs

What we commonly call the Mistletoe actually belongs to a species of parasitic plants that live off the water and nutrients of a host plant which can be any tree or bush. The Mistletoe plant propagates itself through the wanderings of birds who eat the berries of the plant and

Water is the most important nutrient for your body second only to air. The water you drink becomes your blood. It reduces inflammation, improves your skin tone, lubricates your joints, helps keep you flexible and gives you energy. Water not only hydrates your tissues and organs but it also assists