by SHC Staff | Aug 15, 2011 | Health Issues
1 Week before Surgery (Recovering From Surgery) Eating a well-balanced organic diet without sugar, refined carbohydrates and alcohol will help prepare the body for a swift recovery. Drink purified water, and follow a strict protocol of rest, sleep, exercise (if...
by SHC Staff | Aug 8, 2011 | Topics
Coffee Benefits – Coffee is a very confusing and controversial topic. There are many studies and reports that often contradict each other, however after analyzing all of the current research, it appears that whether coffee will be of benefit or detriment will...
by SHC Staff | Aug 8, 2011 | Health Issues
PCOS refers to multiple cysts on the ovaries and a host of other problems that go along with them, including a lack of ovulation, menstrual abnormalities, facial hair, male pattern baldness, acne, and often obesity. Such women may also have varying degrees of insulin...
by SHC Staff | Aug 8, 2011 | Health Issues
Neuropathy is formed from a disease, inflammation or damage to the peripheral nerves, more specifically to the axon or myelin sheath of the nerve, which connect the central nervous system to the sense organs, muscles, glands and internal organs. This effects...
by SHC Staff | Aug 7, 2011 | Health Issues
Fibrocystic breasts are composed of tissue that feels bumpy, ropey or lumpy. This is referred to as glandular or nodular breast tissue. The condition is fairly common; more than 50 percent of women have it at some time in their lives. Medical professionals have...
by SHC Staff | Jul 25, 2011 | Topics
Getting the needed requirements for vegetarian and vegan individuals takes careful planning and an attention to your needs. It is helpful to keep a diary of what you are eating and how you are feeling to gauge your requirements so that you can incorporate an eating...
by SHC Staff | Jul 25, 2011 | Topics
Environmental Radiation its effects and uses Environmental Radiation – During the tragedy in Japan, we received many calls with concerns about a radiation plume; the information we have suggests any radiation from the Japanese nuclear plants would be greatly...
by SHC Staff | Jul 25, 2011 | Topics
Organic vs. Non-Organic – U.S. Senate Document 286 published in the 1930’s states that our top soil was 80% nutrient deficient. Imagine it now, over 80 years later. 1900: 100 grams of spinach had 157 milligrams of iron 1968: reduced to 27mg of iron 1979: lowered...
by SHC Staff | Jul 25, 2011 | Topics
”GMO’s are perhaps even more grave than the brink of nuclear annihilation because GMOs act on the very blueprint of life itself.” – Dr. Fagan What are GMO’s? “You wouldn’t have your doctor design your car, so why would you have...
by SHC Staff | Jul 25, 2011 | Topics
Fluoride and Oral Health Oral Health Any benefit from fluoride on teeth is only topical. As one scientist put it, “If you want to prevent sunburn, you don’t drink suntan lotion. You put it on your skin.” Oral Health – The United States is one of only eight...
by SHC Staff | Jul 25, 2011 | Topics
I thought we were supposed to avoid coconut oil because of saturated fat? Coconut oil got a bad name because of past flawed studies which used hydrogenated coconut oil. Hydrogenated oils contain trans-fatty acids, which we have known for a long time to be extremely...
by SHC Staff | Jul 7, 2011 | Recipes
Oats,and Buckwheat: Cover 1 cup of oats with water, about an inch above the oats. Add 2 TB yogurt and leave at room temperature overnight. In the morning, add more water and cook until done. Quinoa and Brown Rice: Soak for 12-24 hours using the same...
by SHC Staff | Jul 5, 2011 | Topics
Organic and Chemical Agriculture Growing food without pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers has been done for thousands of years, and it wasn’t until the chemical revolution in the 20th century that a distinction was made between “conventional” and...
by SHC Staff | Jul 4, 2011 | Topics
Nutrition recommended foods for Low-Fat Low-Fat and Non-Fat Foods – In the United States, we changed from a culture that consumed eggs, butter, cream, organs like liver, and roasts with the fat, to a culture that consumes lean meat, low-fat and non-fat versions...
by SHC Staff | Jul 4, 2011 | Topics
College Survival Guide – We have had great success in keeping students well when going off to school. While many things are hard to avoid, following some simple tips can make a huge difference. Dorm refrigerator stock list: | College Survival Guide Yogurt (cow...
