Avoid Gluten
Gluten is the common protein found in wheat, barley, oats, spelt, and rye. Gluten is a sticky, storage protein that when combined with water becomes `gluey.` In the digestive tract this reaction can lead to gluten binding to the small intestinal wall, where it can... read more
Seaweed: Age-Old New Food
Seaweed has played a large part in the staple diet of many Eastern countries for centuries. In the West we have only just begun to realize the wonderful nutritional value of seaweeds, as well as their variety, flavour and health-giving benefits. You are familiar with... read more
Magnesium and the Brain
Magnesium is a vital mineral for our overall health, and now a Chinese study has discovered that higher magnesium levels dramatically improve brain health. Guosong Liu, Director of the Center for Learning and Memory at Tsinghua University in Beijing, stated... read more
Magnesium Deficiency Linked to ADD and ADHD in Children
Our children are born into a world in which Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are diagnosed at an escalating rate. These conditions are often hastily medicated while parents are given a few vague lifestyle... read more
