In the Raw, Ditching Allergies, 10 Reasons to Give Up Coffee and more...

Keeping You Ahead of Allergies and Away from Additives.....

March 2013

Only in the Raw

Why milk, especially low fat or flavored is truly not a health food!

Raw is how it comes from nature and is intended to be consumed. We pasteurize it to sterilize out the bacteria from poor livestock conditions. This heat intensive process kills off many of the digestive enzymes and probiotic nature of dairy. Then out with the fat content that fuels our hearts and brains and ensures the fat soluble vitamins and calcium absorb properly. What's left? A low fat chemistry project. Make it chocolate or some other flavor and the FDA now thinks it best to substitute aspartame for the sugar to be sure we don't get any more diabetic. Google "excitotoxin" to understand why aspartame might be the fastest path to ADHD and other neurological issues. Understand what these ingredients are and the danger they pose, especially to developing brains. Read More

Ditching Allergies Forever!

It could be easier than you think...

Allergy season has arrived but its not to late to take action to ditch those itchy eyes and runny nose forever. The process to significantly reduce and even eliminate symptoms can take years depending on your dedication, but it is possible in many cases. Best part, you will feel better year round. Read More

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Spice it Up!

From natural anti-inflammatories to appetite suppressants, adding some spice provides flavor and health! Many natural supplements include whole food concentrates of these plant based healers. Don't underestimate the power of mother nature. Check out some of my favorites. Read More

Sunscreen - Before you rub it on, check it out.

Without thought, we lather on the lotion to protect us from the "dangers" of over exposure to UV rays. You could be unknowingly endangering your health with your sunscreen. Additives that are known toxins are regularly added to everything we use from toothpaste and shampoo to sunscreen. Here is a simple tool to check out your favorite sunscreen. Environmental Working Group (EWG) has a tool that ranks the safety of your screen based on ingredients. Check Your Screen.

Note: some 80% of breast cancer tumors contain parabens - a common additive to personal care products!

If this has peaked your interest to learn more about what's in the products you use, here is a video link to help give you some guidelines.

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Is it Time to Slow Down on the Coffee?

10 Reasons to Quit the Coffee Habit

Don't shoot the messenger, I like coffee too! That said, in excess it impedes everything from mineral absorption to weight loss. That high cholesterol, even some depression symptoms have been linked to excess caffeine. Check out the details and some great alternatives. Read More

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Sincerely,

Sheila Landis

Certified Nutritional Therapist

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