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GreenMedInfo lists 25 foods and herbs

that kill cancer stem cells:

25 Cancer Stem Cell Killing Foods

What we do with our time defines who we are and how we feel. Too much work leads to not enough relaxation or time with your family. Choosing not to take time for yourself leads to feeling overwhelmed and stretched too thin. Making the time for activities to balance your life will lead to a more ...

Thoughts and emotions have powerful effects on our bodies. Negative thoughts contribute to negative emotions which can start a cascade of unwanted physiological reactions in the body. On the other hand, having a positive attitude about ourselves and life can make the difference between failure and success, health or illness.

Here are some things you ...

After a summer of cook outs, parties, vacations, and of course, ice cream, fall is a great time for a detox (also called a cleanse). Fresh produce is still readily available as the summer slowly comes to an end. The holidays are far enough away to take the time to detoxify your body and the weather ...

Cholesterol is GOOD for you!

Your liver makes it because your brain needs it, you need it for cell repair, immune health, hormone production (think testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, etc.)

I eat  LOTS of good fats daily including coconut oil, coconut milk, avocados, olives and olive oil, chia and flax seeds, raw seeds and nuts, organic grass fed animal protein.

I think one of the reasons ...

Often clients ask me if organic matters and if it really makes a difference for our health. Some studies show that organic foods contain higher levels of nutrients  and many think they taste better. Another reason that I choose organic for my family is to avoid ingesting the high levels of pesticides in conventionally farmed produce. They are toxic to us, cause many  health issues and are harmful to the environment as well. However, organic is definitely more expensive. Below ...