How to improve your gut health
March 11, 2013
We’ve all heard the saying, “listen to your gut.” And while that advice often refers to our intuition, it should also speak to our digestion. Your gut guides your overall well-being. Quite literally, your gut is the epicenter of your mental and physical health. Yet it’s all too common to experience lots of digestive issues that make a huge impact on our strength and vitality. If you want better immunity, efficient digestion, improved clarity and… Read More >
The 411 on Probiotics
January 6, 2011
By Tracy Piper
Probiotics – sometimes called “good bacteria” – help to keep a healthy balance of beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract. There are many strains that come together to allow this, but the two most prevalent are Lactobacillus, which make up the majority of the probiotics living in the small intestines, and Bifidobacterium, which is more prevalent in the large intestines (colon). They help to maintain healthy colon cells as well as promote bowel regularity. Recently,… Read More >
You Cannot Live Without Bacteria!
May 27, 2010
By Guest Blogger
As you might already know, digestion (and good healthy poops!) is one of my favorite topics. “Probiotics” are all the rage these days but with so many to choose from what’s a crazy sexy gal or dude to do? I’ve found that Dr. Ohirra’s blend gives me perky and productive bowels. I’ve ask Martie (an expert at Ohirra headquarters) to share the nuts and bolts of bacteria in our bellies and explain why bacteria help… Read More >
Tips for a Raw Vegan Winter
December 7, 2009
By Kristen Suzanne
It may seem more difficult to stick to Meatless Mondays during the holiday season, especially if you’re striving to add more raw foods to your diet, but we’ve got some tips to keep you on track. Kristen Suzanne is here to share her game plan for making this winter a delicious, healthy, and kind one! When the colder months arrive, I think of two things: staying healthy and staying warm. There are many ways to… Read More >
A Salad in Motion Remains in Motion
October 14, 2009
By Natalia Rose
When you launch into a diet high in living foods, you will discover that these foods contain a force that creates motion. Non-living foods—such as cooked proteins, cooked starches, nuts, and all manner of processed substances—do not have this effect on the body. Given the physical laws of motion, if you eat foods with no life force, your intestines will be mostly stagnant. When living foods suddenly enter your stagnant, acid-waste-impacted intestine, you may feel… Read More >
The Beast that is Yeast
September 16, 2009
By Guest Blogger
Ricki Heller, PhD, RHN About a year ago, I’d been following a healthy whole-foods diet and was feeling pretty pleased with myself. The holidays were upon us and I thought, “What could it hurt to have just one ‘regular’ dessert?” Of course, one led to two, which led to sweets on a daily (sometimes hourly) basis. You know the story about the frog in boiling water? Supposedly, a frog placed in cool water which is… Read More >
Fermented Veggies – Oh Me, Oh My!
June 2, 2009
By Kristen Suzanne
Fermented veggies (Raw, Organic, and Unpasteurized) are a staple in my diet. They fill my body with delicious nutrition, and I can’t image my life without them. Fermented veggies include things like sauerkraut (kraut is the southern German word for cabbage) and kimchi (a korean dish of fermented veggies and spices). They are amazing for your health. AMAZING! These foods are extremely popular, and they’ve been staples in people’s diets all over the world for… Read More >
Day 8 of my 21 day fast
February 9, 2009
Hiya Emerald Queen, Today is day 8 and FINALLY I feel great! Hubba Hubby and I had the most chillaxin’ weekend. We hiked with our friend Julia. Lady Julia has diamonds on the inside. She’s a supplement expert, yogi and genuine rainbow warrior. You’re gonna love her! Julia will be sharing her vast knowledge with ya in a few weeks. You seekers have lots of questions about supplements. Good lord – do I hear… Read More >
