04May

Parasites- What Are They, Causes, Side Effects, Testing, and Natural Treatments

What Are Parasites? Parasites are organisms that depend on their host for survival. Without a host, a parasite cannot live, grow, and multiply. Do to this, parasites don't usually kill the host. There are also certain parasites that our ancestors had that may be beneficial to health. These parasites don't live long, and find themselves out of the body pretty quickly. What Causes Parasites? The primary cause is going to be a dysfunctional immune system. The parasites themselves also suppress the immune system...

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01May

Heavy Metals- What Are They, Harmful Effects, Testing, and How To Remove Them

What Are Heavy Metals? These are naturally occurring elements that would occur deep under the earths surface. Our ancestors would never be exposed to them for this reason. Do to modern technology, it is now hard to escape them. They consist of lead, cadmium, mercury, aluminum, and arsenic. Harmful Effects of Heavy Metals There are different effects for each of the metals, but there are also a lot of similarities. These metals can bioaccumulate, and get bound up in fat and other organs...

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24Apr

Longevity Compounds- Reverse Aging, Build Muscle, and Create Balance

What Are Longevity Compounds? Longevity compounds are molecules that act in the body to promote longevity. We have something called senescent cells in our bodies that constitute aging. There are certain factors that cause aging. Some of the are AGEs (advanced glycation end products), high inflammation, and blood glucose. These compounds help slow down these actions. Anti Aging Compounds 1. Spermidine This is a compound found in sperm that has over 13,000 studies on longevity. It works mainly by the process called autophagy....

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11Apr

Herbalism- History, Extraction, Herb Classes, Materia Medica, and The Doctrine Of Signatures

History of Herbalism Herbs have been used throughout history to cure a variety of aliments. The word drug actually translates to dried plant. Every traditional medicine system has their own form of herbalism. What is Herbalism? This is an ancient practice to use herbs to heal the body. It is a holistic system that is invested in getting to the root of the issue. It also can be used to maintain health and prevent disease. It uses remedies that entail the entire plant...

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05Apr

Manifestation- Principles, Hinderances, and Accelerators

What is Manifestation? Manifesting is consciously creating a life you love. It's about preparing your mind, body, and spirit to take the actions to get what you want. Amplifying the power inside of you to change your life. Principles of Manifesting Things that influence the manifestation process are your beliefs, thoughts, desires, emotions, level of resistance, and actions. Once were aware of these things, we can use it to our advantage. 1. Dream beyond all measure Give yourself permission to say what it is that...

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29Mar

Learning- Why it’s The Most Important Skill, The Problem With The Education System, Unschooling, and How To Enhance Learning Skills

The Most Important Skill- The most important skill in todays world is learning how to learn. This is because learning, unlearning and relearning can get where you want to be in any facet. Applying what you know and skill acquisition first requires learning. Whether you want to be healthier, wealthier, or have better relationships, it's going to require learning in some form. The Problem With the Modern Educational System Our ancestors would be educated through family, apprenticeship, or home businesses. Modern schools were...

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16Mar

Principles of the Stoics- How to develop Grit, Endurance, and How To Build An Iron Clad Mind

Who Are the Stoics? These are ancient Greek Philosophers with wide ranging view points. It originated from a philosopher named Zeno of Cypress, who lost everything after a shipwreck. He started reading about Socrates, and studied with some of the most noted Philosophers in the city. Some of the main philosophers of Stoicism that came after Zeno were Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. They cultivated inner peace by accepting things that they can't change, and putting their energy towards their actions. How...

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12Mar

Stem Cells- What They Are, How They Work, Different Varieties, Stem Cell Therapies, Exosomes, Placentas, and How To Naturally Increase Them Through Lifestyle

What Are Stem Cells? A stem cell is the original cell (primordial cell) that has the capability of producing a full human being. The cells undergo cellular division to create more cells. Then they undergo differentiation, or specialization to create different organs. How Do They Work? Stem cells are quiescent in different tissues of the body. Then they are called upon for repair and undergo maturation and specialization to recreate the tissue that needs repair. Different Types Of Stem Cells Unipotent- Can only turn into one...

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02Mar

Artificial Sweeteners- Negative Health Effects, and Natural Alternatives

What Are Artificial Sweeteners? These are chemicals designed in the lab to "replace" sugar. They are made by chemically combining different molecules in a lab to mimic the flavor of sugary foods and beverages. Artificial sweeteners are often many times sweeter than real sugar.  How Artificial Sweeteners Effect Your Body 1. Contributes to obesity They contribute to obesity be negatively altering the gut microbiome, reducing satiety levels, dysregulating blood glucose, and causing you to eat more. 2. Increases cancer risk Artificial sweeteners have been

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22Feb

Olive Oil- History, How it’s Produced, Benefits, and Sourcing

History of Olive Oil This oil has been around for thousands of years and originated in the middle east around 540 BCE. Olive oil presses were also found in ancient Crete, where it was used for cosmetics, soaps, and medicines. The Egyptians also used it as a cleanser and moisturizer. Cleopatra used it as a cosmetic treatment along with beeswax. Hippocrates called it the great therapeutic, and used it for a variety of purposes, including wound treatment. In ancient Greece, olive...

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