The Essential Work of Digestive Enzymes By Christy Stouffer Busy schedules and a desire for convenience had taken a toll on my family's diet, but not long ago. I decided to get us back on the wagon of nutritious eating. While eating whole and healthy foods has always been my focus, we had gotten so we didn't take time to prepare fresh, nutritious foods. Our [...]

Partners in Hormonal Health: The Adrenal-Thyroid Dance By Jessica Bischof In our rushed society most of us could use huge does of energy and stamina, topped off with a serving of something to boost our ability to deal with stress. If anyone had such a concoction for sale, they would do quite well--even in our uncertain economy. Unfortunately, no magic pill can provide a boost like [...]

Pre-Natal Peace of Mind: And Other Benefits of Folic Acid By: Nancy Webster After massaging countless pairs of names to prepare for the birth of our twins, my husband and I had settled on Grace and Rachel if we were blessed with two girls. Whoever came out first would be Grace. But when Greg held "Twin A", the name "Rachel" felt more right to him. Within a few days we [...]

Food                                                       Selenium Content (Micrograms)* Brazil Nuts (3-4, 1/2 oz)**.................................................................272 Tuna, light, canned in water (3 oz.)....................................................68 Flounder or sole, cooked (3 oz.).........................................................50 Sardines, Atlantic, canned in oil (3 oz).............................................. 45 Halibut, cooked (3 oz.).......................................................................40 Spaghetti, whole-wheat, cooked [...]

The Selenium Difference: This Trace Mineral Packs a Punch By Jessica Bischof You'd think it would be big news if someone discovered a substance that could Protect from certain types of cancer; Keep viral influenza "mild" and reduce the chance of lung damage; Guard against heart disease; Provide strong anti-oxidation protection; Increase energy by balancing the thyroid; Build a stronger immune system. You might think that, but something as "ordinary" as [...]