Juicing For Optimal Health
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8/8/09
By Rachel Oppitz, ND
The body can heal itself of all manner of ailments when given the appropriate support. One way to help the body in this miraculous process is to provide it with the nutrients it needs to do a specific job. Juicing can provide a radiant, energetic life and truly optimal health.
The Scoop on Omega-3
7/31/09
By Rachel Oppitz, ND
Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of essential fatty acid, meaning that the human body is unable to produce this type of fat on its own. Every cell needs this long-chain essential fatty acid in order to rebuild, to produce new cells and to produce hormone-like substances called prostaglandins that serve as chemical messengers and regulators of various body processes (such as maintaining core body temperature). Essential fatty acids support immune function, improve skin and hair, reduce blood pressure, protect organs, aid in preventing arthritis, reduce inflammation in general......
Seasonal Allergy Relief
6/30/09
By Rachel Oppitz, ND
From INC Newsletter #10 Summer 2009
Warm weather has arrived in the great northwoods and for many of us seasonal allergies accompany this seasonal transition. In this column, I will review what I have found to be the most effective non-pharmaceutical treatments for seasonal allergies, including dietary changes, nasal irrigation, homeopathic remedies, nutrients, and herbs.....
The Insidious Microwave Oven
6/26/09
By Rachel Oppitz, ND
Microwave ovens are ubiquitous. Over 90% of American homes contain one. So, how do they work and why do I recommend avoiding them?
Microwaves are high frequency electromagnetic waves that alternate in positive and negative directions causing vibration of food molecules up to 2.5 billion times per second. This creates friction and heat that can destroy or deform the.....
Sugar & Sweeteners Series #3:
Why All the Fuss About Sugar?
3/24/09
By Rachel Oppitz, ND
Most people are addicted to sugar, and along with grain addiction, the over-consumption of added sugars—whether they are high-fructose corn syrup, fructose, glucose, dextrose, or the sucrose from sugarcane and sugar beets—is one of the major health problems facing our nation today. Although many people do not consider food a drug, sugar, white flour, and refined carbohydrates are akin to drugs in that they are addictive substances with effects on brain neurotransmitters similar to those from alcohol. The taste for sweets leads to a craving for more sugar...
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