The Spring 2022 Foundation of Life Retreat resulted in the group of 17 people acheiving an average weight loss of over 6 pounds per person in just six days! Using a state-of-the-art metabolic Tanita scale we also measured an average fat percentage loss of 2.2% per person and reduction in

Imagine feeling and looking many years younger in just a few days. Imagine yourself bursting with energy, doing yoga, rebounding, skipping rope and hiking every day. Imagine pampering yourself in the sauna, the hot tub, steam room and massage. Imagine flooding every cell with extremely nutrient dense green drinks, fresh

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

I absolutely LOVE Raw Living Spirulina! It gives me energy, increases my mental clarity and improves my tennis and ping pong games. It seems to make my reaction times better. I also sleep better and wake feeling more rested. The Raw Living Spirulina took away a nagging and persistent pain

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.