We are all exposed to toxins daily, and if we are healthy, eat lots of natural foods and exercise, our bodies can flush most toxins out without difficulty. Children, however, are more vulnerable than adults to toxins because essential body systems are still developing. Too much exposure to toxins can interfere with the normal development [...]
The Instant Power of Breath
One reason that we are a society full of stressed, ill and unhappy individuals is that we don’t breathe deeply enough. Shallow breathing deprives our cells of the oxygen they need to repair themselves, rejuvenate and create new cells. If we breath this way for too long, or too often (as most people do), our [...]
Your Bug Spray and Autoimmune Disease
We know that large-scale pesticide treatments are harmful to human beings, and research has already linked agricultural pesticides to autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. But Dr. Christine Parks wondered whether there was any risk from lower level use of pesticides. She and her research team at the National Institute of Environmental Health Services [...]
Are You Unwittingly Bathing in Toxins?
Did you know that of the thousands of chemicals used in cosmetic and personal care products, only a tiny fraction have ever been fully tested for toxicity? That includes chemicals used in child care products, many of which are labelled as ‘natural’, ‘safe’, or ‘recommended by doctors. The Environmental Working Group reported that “77% of [...]
Are You Missing Out on Natures Powerful Disease-Busters?
For years, I’ve been advising my patients to eat a Rainbow Diet, that is, a diet based on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables of all colours. Why? Because the natural colour in plant foods is provided by chemical compounds known as Phytochemicals, and these compounds have been found to provided enormous health benefits. [...]