What is happening? COVID-19 is spreading fast. As I am writing this, over 140,000 people have died and there are over 2 million cases worldwide. Everyone is wondering, “what is happening?” Besides wondering about daily life, and how in the world am I going to teach both of my children, and work, and keep my house clean, and cook meals…??? I am also wondering, how can I reduce my risk of severe illness or even death from this deadly virus? What are some easy (because let’s be real, I don’t…
Pros and Cons of Popular Diets Misinformation There is so much misinformation about nutrition plaguing our culture with false promises, quick fixes and just plain bad nutrition advice in so many popular diets. There is truly a great need for science-based nutrition information from reputable sources. Knowledge is power, but knowledge doesn’t mean lasting change. Knowledge often helps us with change, but we need to dig deeper. We need to discover the heart behind the decisions we are making with about our nutrition. I often use the Bible to help…
What are toxins? Toxins include everything that our bodies don’t need that can be harmful if accumulated. They are actually made by the body through metabolism: lactic acid, urea or other waste products. They also come from outside the body and can include pesticides, mercury, lead, pollution, chemicals in tobacco, drugs, or alcohol. Toxins can accumulate in our bodies in fat, muscle, and bones. How does our body naturally detox? Our bodies are constantly detoxing naturally. It is the process by which these toxins are removed from our bodies through…
