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Fermented Garlic Honey I could do a whole blog on just garlic alone. It has tons of health benefits: Antibiotic properties. Expectorant, reduces phlegm. Increase body temp/ sweating, detox function. Note: your body will raise it's temperature to kill pathogens that it has become infected with such as viruses and bacteria. Lowers blood pressure. Reduces blood clotting. Reduces cholesterol. Anti-diabetic, lowers blood sugar. Expels parasites. It's applications are many: Acne

X-ray radiation is measured in millirems. The maximum yearly exposure for safety as outlined for Canadian and U.S. radiation workers has been set to 5000 millirems. The following is a list of typical examinations and the amount of radiation (in millirems) that our bone marrow is exposed to: High Dose Group: Mammography breast exam 1000 Barium enema lower GI series 875 Pelvimetry 595 Barium meal upper GI series 535 Lumbosacral spine (lower spine) 450 Small bowel series 422 IV

What you are looking at here in the jar is the juice from 3 limes. Add a liter (4 cups) of coconut water and a few shakes of salt. Voila! Really. I'm so addicted to this. And all the elements aid in a healthy way to hydrate your body, providing many of the essential electrolytes which will aid in water absorption. We wake up dehydrated. We've gone a long while without drinking water and also deep, heavy breathing. The healthiest way to start your day is to rehydrate. Ye

Medications and side effects typically go hand in hand unfortunately. If one can prevent needing medication in the first place, well, that is optimal, isn't it? One of the consequences is often the result of becoming nutrient deficient. If you can identify a risk early on, and course correct, the less consequences you'll have to suffer. Here's a list of common medications to check which may predispose you to a deficiency: Synthroid (levothyroxine): causes calcium to be lost

Stress will actually deplete your antioxidants and cause oxidative stress in the body. We all know we need to manage our stress; it's not good for us. Too much stress in our lives can create real, tangible negative effects in our body. I'm really not the expert on facilitating a relaxing state in the body. But I know what works for me and I have found some really great people that I've worked with who are experts in nourishing the soul. And I'd love to introduce them to y

This recipe passed the picky family test . . . First of all, let's deal with the brown sugar. How do we make that happen? Put some (a cup or so) of monkfruit into a small blender. Drizzle a bit of molasses over top. Blend. You may have a few lumps but I learned from experience that it's easy to overblend and then you'll get more of a powder than granules. So don't overblend. You can squash out any lumps with a fork after. Transfer into an airtight storage container. Ta

Check this out . . . Seriously . . . No really! Jelly: 1/3 cup your favourite fruit juice (organic if possible) 1 tsp pysllium husk powder Shake in a little jar (lid on, obviously). Will thicken in about 5 minutes. Voila! Healthy jelly! That's it! Jam: 1/2 cup mashed fruit with juice 1 tsp psyllium husk powder Shake in little jar (see above). Voila! Like, come on! I bet your kids won't even notice they're eating healthy jam or jelly. I love how this make

You may have heard that our cells regenerate or remodel. Basically, they heal. You witness this occur right before your eyes every time you've cut yourself and your body does it's job to repair that. Did you ever pause to consider what is occurring at the cellular level when this process occurs? Inside the cell are all these little components busy working away without our conscious awareness. Somewhere deep in our brains most of us remember learning about DNA. Some of us

So just go out into the sun for Vitamin D. Right? Or is there more to it? Well, as it turns out, there are some variables to keep in mind. Check out this article to see if you're someone considered at higher risk for Vit D deficiency. Bottom line: if you want to know for certain, you can test your level. If you're interested in doing that, contact me. I have tests in stock. https://immunoceutica.com/blogs/news/summer-sun-and-vitamin-d-what-new-research-says-canadians-n

The first thing you should know: A carbohydrate is a string of sugars linked together. Once your body starts to digest and break down the carb you've eaten, it becomes sugar. Sugar = inflammation Inflammation leads to disease. The functioning of your body's tissues, organs and cells become impeded and unable to function normally. They break down. They no longer efficiently do their job. You become unwell. These tables demonstrate the equivalent of sugar per food item: Myt

You want to start exercising. Well, you know you should. You know it's good for you. There are a lot of benefits. It's just so . . . daunting . . . . Where to even start? Should I get a gym membership? Which gym is right for me? Should I get a trainer? How do I convey just wanting to get some general health benefits to this over-zealous, jacked individual expecting me to sign up for the next marathon? I don't even have time for this. Maybe I should just get some ho

Incredibly! Picture how nice and plump your little red blood cell should look. Now imagine all the juice sucked out of it. And that poor, tortured cell wall being left brittle. Now how on earth can that little cell function with all the thousands of tasks it has to do under these conditions? Or any of your trillions of cells? They're busy trying to maintain your body temperature, your blood pressure, transport nutrients and remove waste and countless other tasks. So ya,

In recent years, the interest in alternative health practices has surged, with many individuals seeking natural ways to understand their health better. One such method gaining traction is live blood analysis. This technique offers a unique glimpse into the state of your health by examining your blood in real-time. But what exactly is live blood analysis, and how can it benefit you? Keep reading to learn how it can empower you to take charge of your health. What is Live Blood