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GMO Science – Understanding How GMOs Are Created, and What Prominent Scientists Are Saying

March 30, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: January 28, 2016

According to the World Health Organization, GMOs are “Organisms in which the genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally.” Genetically modified organisms are organisms built with genes from more than one species. The process… [read]

Is the Paleo Diet a Fraudulent Fad or the Healthiest Diet to Hit Mainstream? Could It Be Both?

March 29, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

Paleo Diet’s Origins The paleo diet has been around for more than forty years, but recently, it has enjoyed resurgence in popularity. At present, it is one of the most popular diet trends in America. This comeback in popularity is… [read]

The Way We Used To Eat – The Real Paleo Diet

March 29, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

Without a doubt, our food used to be very different than the food we eat today. Our prehistoric diet consisted of fresh fruit, wild vegetables, roots, wild herbs, nuts, seeds, honey, some wild grains, seafood, and meat. We, as well… [read]

Understanding Stress, Chronic Stress, and Adrenal Fatigue

March 4, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: April 13, 2016

Stress is nothing new; it has been with us since time began. In its most basic incarnation, we are stressed when we are threatened and faced with fight or flight. In modern times, we need stress to focus our mind… [read]

Foods That Promote Candida Overgrowth and Lead To Leaky Gut Syndrome

March 3, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: October 10, 2018

Sugars Any and all sugars feed yeast. On the other hand, all whole foods contain sugars, and every creature needs sugar to survive, including us. The trick is to eat the unrefined sugars in whole foods that have other nutrients… [read]

6 Antioxidant-rich Foods for Good Health

February 17, 2015 by Mala Srivastava
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

Antioxidants are natural substances that offer protection against cell damage. In addition, they help fight free radicals, highly reactive molecules that can damage your healthy cells, DNA, and protein. In fact, free radical damage can lead to cancer. Fruits and… [read]

Foods To Avoid With Gluten Intolerance or Celiac Disease

February 15, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: July 14, 2015

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease in which the body reacts to the protein found in gluten in a unique way. With most food allergies, people experience a reaction immediately or within minutes of consuming the offending substance. For those… [read]