The Mastery of Lifestyle Changes Change is a constant flow of transformation. Change comes from the intrinsic quality of life, impermanency. While the body changes from moment to moment and time takes us to our inevitable final destination, we are poorly aware of this state of affairs and live our lives as if we were […]
By Dr. Maya Nicole Baylac Fifteen years ago when I began my practice and medical retreat center here on the Big Island of Hawaii, I discovered the Hilo Farmers Market to shop for organic, fresh fruits and vegetables for my programs. For those of you who don’t know, utilizing and applying the medicinal value of […]
The Constant Flow of Change Life is constant change. When we live in the present we experience this constant change as a pleasant sensation like floating gently down the river. Everything around us is a fresh discovery with acceptance of change. We feel like a child who has a sense of wonder. We experience life […]
Pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance and impaired fasting glucose are all warning signs that a change in lifestyle and nutrition needs to happen in a person’s life! If individuals continue with the same nutritional habits and lifestyle after any of the above risk factors have been identified, it is inevitable that these individuals will […]
Detoxification Medicine Detoxification medicine is the hallmark of the hygienist movement. It was founded at the turn of the 20th century by doctors such as Herbert Shelton, Max Gerson, Paul Bragg and Norman Walker to name a few. These doctors believed that modern diseases were the result of toxicity and used natural detoxification strategies such […]
Diabetes is a Not a Chronic Illness. It Is a Curable Disease!! Type 2 Diabetes is caused by insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas into the bloodstream in response to the ingestion of food. Insulin transports glucose in the blood to the cells of the body where […]
By choosing organic foods, you are choosing to bring more health into your life. Eating organic foods helps to build immunity, increase strength and promotes recovery from chronic conditions. While organic food is mainstream now and can be found in nearly all grocery and health food stores, visiting Farmer’s Markets is one of the best […]
Diabetes Friendly, Blood Sugar Regulating Ingredients: 1 Large Clove of Garlic 1 Small Sweet Potato, Cut Into Chunks 8 oz Mushrooms, Finely Chopped ½ Cup Red Onion, Chopped ½ Cup Pumpkin Seeds Ground Into Flour Some Nutritional Yeast or Miso 1 Tbs Dried Sage 1 Tbs Rosemary (Fresh, Chopped Fine) Black Pepper For Serving Topings: […]
By Dr. Ariel Jones* Ingredients: Stock 3 – 4 Cups Veggies and Veggie Peels (what you would put in the compost!) Chopped Roots** of Herbs: Parsley, Cilantro, Oregano, Basil (**roots not leaves) 1 Burdock Root Chopped 5 Pieces Sliced Dried Astragalus Root 1 Whole Bulb of Garlic, Cloves Separated, Peeled and Chopped 1 Onion Chopped […]
1. Healthy, Whole Foods Diet A diet high in vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts, grains and fresh herbs is the best way to promote a healthy immune system. The vitamins and minerals in a whole foods diet support the immune reactions that are necessary to keep our bodies protected from pathogens but not become over reactive. […]