Green Health and Complementary Medicine
Beta-glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides which are found in the cell wall of fungi and yeasts. However, modern agricultural practices and processes have removed the majority of the beta-glucans in our diet. In the Victorian era, even though infant mortality was high, research suggests that following childhood, life expectancy was not markedly dierent than it is today. It is thought that the consumption of foods rich in beta-glucans may have played a key role in the Victorians’ long and healthy life spans.1
Good health cannot exist independently from a strong immune system. Every minute of every day, this complex system is under constant attack from pollution, germs, viruses or stress.
A weakened immune system is susceptible not only to colds, flu and infections, but also to more serious health conditions. Various factors can negatively impact immune health such as alcohol,
sugar consumption, lack of sleep and a nutrient poor diet.
“Here are some of the labels you’re likely to see in the market place, organic,’ natural,’ ‘free-range,’ and ‘non-GMO.’ All of these can be seen in the market place. Understanding this terminology is essential to you, if you are to become a knowledgeable consumer.
For many people, winter signifies a number of negative aspects, colder weather, shorter days, and perhaps worst of all, the start of cold and flu season. The flu especially can be extremely dangerous, particularly to elderly people, and it must be treated quickly and effectively.
“You already know organic farming refers to a particular agricultural system that is used to produce food. Organic farmers don’t use synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Instead they rely on biological diversity in the field to reduce the habitat for pest organisms. Organic farmers purposely maintain and replenish the fertility of the soil. All kinds of agricultural products are produced organically, including produce, grains, dairy eggs, fibers (such as cotton), flowers, and processed food products. Essential characteristics of organic farming includes:”
Sometimes, weight gain may be related to water retention. Using essential oils can help to get rid of water weight, which is a fast way to slim down.
Before we dive into making tinctures, possibly your first time, there are a few simple things to know beforehand to make life so much simpler.
If you don’t want to go see a physician or take medication for your back pain, there are plenty of all natural remedies you can try in the comfort of your own home. Keep in mind, however, that chronic and intolerable back pain may be a sign of some serious medical condition that requires immediate professional medical attention.
One of the most difficult aspects of weight loss can be the food cravings… that moment when you are hungry and you can’t stop thinking about your favorite food!
For many of us, vinegar is probably a staple ingredient in our kitchen cupboards, for the sole purpose of being used as a condiment, or as the base for a salad dressing perhaps. If you suggested to some people, that it could be in their best interests to actually drink the vinegar in their cupboards, they would probably look at you as if you had gone mad.
A whole foods diet is so much more nutritious than a diet of processed foods. Processed foods, for the most part, are just pure junk. Many of the health conditions we encounter are a direct result of a processed foods or junk food diet. By eating healthy whole foods, we give our bodies the nutrients needed to build a strong immune system and stay healthy.
