The Anticipation of a Vitamix

Dec 17, 2012 | Testimonials

My wife, Alyson, has very simple desires, and the greatest two are to spend time with our family of eight children and for all of us to be healthy. She knew that a VitaMix would give us the opportunity to have raw fruits and vegetables bursting with nutrition and... read more

A Tribute to Dr. Ann Wigmore by Victoria Boutenko

Dec 9, 2012 | Health

I truly admire Dr. Ann Wigmore. (1909-1994). Whenever I order a shot of wheatgrass, I feel that I personally know Dr. Ann. Wheatgrass juice makes me healthier. I owe the opportunity of drinking it at my local co-op to Dr. Ann. Thanks to her, people in the whole world... read more

Gluten

Dec 5, 2012 | Health

Gluten sensitivity is epidemic. Gluten sensitivity is triggered by eating products containing gluten. The only way to avoid its complications is to avoid foods (such as wheat, barley, rye, oats) containing gluten. Dozens of ailments are exacerbated by gluten... read more

Mineral Deficiencies and Athletes

Nov 28, 2012 | Health

Minerals are critical to our entire physiology: teeth, bones, blood, muscle, tissue, nerve cells. They are integral to transporting oxygen to the blood, maintaining pressure of body fluids to pass through the body. For example, potassium, calcium and sodium help... read more

Six Steps Toward a Healthful Diet

Nov 25, 2012 | Health

Focus on alkali-forming foods. The Standard Australian Diet (SAD) consists of mostly acid-forming foods. Fake fats, sugar, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), bleached white breads and pastries and meat are extremely acid-forming. Focus on organic green veggies,... read more

How to Survive Long Flights

Nov 18, 2012 | Health

Confession: I hate to fly, and that hatred hasn’t diminished one single iota in my years of hauling myself around the world. This abhorrence doesn’t stem from anxiety, or from fear of crashing. It’s the almost unbearable hassle involved at every step... read more

Life’s A Very Funny Proposition, After All

Nov 14, 2012 | Self-Improvement

Do you have a favourite song that has lyrics that seem to capture your ideas about life, including why we’re here and what it’s all about? Here’s mine. “No matter what may happen, whatever may befall, I only know I’m mighty glad I’m... read more

Don’t Blame the Sun!

Nov 11, 2012 | Health

Melanoma rates are rising. Melanoma is the deadly form of skin cancer. Pundits blame the sun. But, are rates really rising, and is outdoor sun exposure to blame? I don’t think so. New research finds that doctors are calling early lesions in the skin stage-1... read more

How You Can Live A Long and Healthful Life

Oct 31, 2012 | Health

Meditate and exercise daily. See Hippocrates CD Collection Maintain an excellent diet. Follow Ann Wigmore’s RECIPES FOR LONGER LIFE Avoid medical treatment. See www.doctorsaredangerous.com read more

Career Advice for Teenagers and Their Parents

Oct 28, 2012 | Self-Improvement

Make a business plan for your life. Your entire career is a business plan. You should make one early. This must cover the following: What do you want to accomplish? How soon do you want to accomplish it? How much are you willing to pay? Stay out of consumer debt.... read more