Many people are aware of the important of detoxification. We take in toxins via our food, water, air, dental work, and even from the land itself. Those toxins get trapped in our tissues and wreak all kinds of havoc on our bodies, resulting in a whole host of ailments....
The question has been brought up in my support calls over the years about some of the well-known detoxification foods, and their potential for side effects. I thought I’d share some information about one of the most amazing foods on the planet: garlic. Garlic is a...
Dr. Ritamarie's GREEN "Thyme" Machine Ingredients: 2 cups dino kale 2 cups spinach 1 green apple 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen 1 lemon or lime, juice of 2 twigs fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried water as needed for blending Directions: Remove stems from the kale....
My son Eric loves raw cashew cheese. And he loves guacamole. So he decided to combine the two and the result was delightfully delicious! Try it for yourself. Eric's "Cheesy" Guacamole: Ingredients: 1 recipe guacamole – your favorite or ours, below: 2 large avocados...
Iodine is an essential mineral. It has a number of essential functions in your body, including thyroid balance. Here in the west, we are suffering from an epidemic of thyroid deficiency. Dr. David Brownstein has written an entire book about iodine. It’s called...
Sometimes when you're in a hurry, you may be tempted to reach for something quick and easy and not so good for your body. I made this easy recipe after dinner on the fly on Mother's Day. My husband had made me a delicious meal and I coyly asked, "What's for dessert?...
By now most people have heard the shocking news about Angelina Jolie's drastic decision to have a double mastectomy, and potential upcoming hysterectomy. Why did she decide to do such a radical thing? Did she have breast cancer? The answer is no. She discovered she...
The perpetual quest for the fountain of youth is as old as time. While we realize today that there is no fountain, still we seek the special potions, powders and creams that promise getting rid of wrinkles, reversing age spots and firming our sagging rear ends. Most...