Vitamin D3 is not vegan!
Did you know that Vitamin D3, the more easily absorbed and recommended form of vitamin D supplementation, is usually derived from lanolin, the oil in sheep's wool. Vegans should opt first for sunshine and then for the D2 form.
Cancer prevention and raw food!
"More than 200 studies show that raw vegetables have the most powerful potential to protect against cancer." - Dr. Fuhrman
Vitamin D and hunger pains.
Did you know that when your vitamin D levels are low you will "feel" hungry all the time? Why is that? According to studies, when our vitamin D levels are low this interferes with Leptin in the blood that tells your brain you should be full. Did you know 2/3's of the American population have low levels of vitamin D? Optimize your nutrients and you will optimize your body according to Dr. Amen.
Are you in your 30's? Are you overweight?
"When someone is overweight during their thirties, they face a 60%
increased risk for developing pancreatic cancer. Obesity at that age
increases the risk of pancreatic cancer by 200% to 300%."
GMO's - what are we doing to our great-grandchildren?!
The third generation of hamsters fed genetically engineered soy suffered
slower growth, a high mortality rate, and a bizarre birth defect: fur growing in their mouths. Many also lost the ability to have pups. Check out this slide show of "Top 10 Reasons to Label Genetically Engineered Foods." If it's not organic and has been processed, the food most likely contains GMO ingredients.
Dandelions - the new Super Food!
Did you know that dandelions are higher in beta-carotene than carrots, have a higher
iron content than spinach, and are very rich in calcium,
vitamin K, vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, and manganese. Read our blog about eating your weeds for cheap organic produce. Check out this link also for more information about dandelions - the super food!
Walnuts and Omega 3's - Just one ounce of walnuts!
Did you know just one ounce of walnuts provides twice the recommended daily amount of Omega 3's, plus 9 grams of fiber and 18 grams of protein!?
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Protein in vegetables? Yes!!
Steak has 5.4 grams of protein per 100 calories, whereas broccoli has 11.2 grams, nearly twice as much. Eat more broccoli!
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Cancer prevention juicing!
Did you know that carotene rich (orange in color – usually) fruits and vegetables such as broccoli, pumpkins, carrots, apricots, asparagus, squash, mangoes and dark leafy lettuce, are some of the BEST cancer preventatives available – when juiced.
Do you REALLY need another plastic bag?
Did you know that located in The North Pacific Gyre is what has become an island of trash that consists mostly of plastic debris. This “island” is estimated to cover an area twice the size of Texas. This plastic trash is also estimated to be as deep as 30 feet down into the water! Not pretty!
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Vitamin D deficiency causes weight gain!
“When there is a lack of calcium, oftentimes due to a vitamin D deficiency, the body increases production of synthase, a fatty acid enzyme that coverts calories into fat. Calcium deficiency can cause synthase production to increase by up to 500 percent, explaining the correlation between low levels of vitamin D and obesity.”
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Ginger's Warming Properties
The essential oil of Ginger improves circulation and blood flow. You can also use fresh ginger root, chop about 4 Tbsp of fresh ginger, seal it in a cotton muslin bag or cheesecloth and place bag under warm running bathwater.
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba contains a natural anti-inflammatory called myristic acid and is useful in formulations for arthritis and rheumatism – which is why we use it a LOT – especially in our Spicey Muscle Oil.
No more Fruit Loops!
Over the last three decades, repeated studies have concluded that modest doses of synthetic colors added to foods can provoke hyperactivity and other disturbed behavior in children. The effect—contrary to popular conception—is not allergic; it does not appear more commonly in allergy-prone or “atopic” children.
In April 2008, Britain’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) advised the food industry to voluntarily ban the use of six common synthetic food dyes by 2009 (UK food dyes on which the Food Standards Agency has called for a voluntary ban include: Tartrazine, Quinoline Yellow, Sunset Yellow, Carmoisine, Ponceau 4R, and Allura Red).7
Skin Absorption
Skin can absorb up to 60 percent of substances applied to its surface! That means the good, the bad and the ugly. We hope you’ll choose the “good” in our products. We’ll discuss this more in an upcoming blog – stay tuned.
Aromatherapy & Anxiety
Essential oils can play an important role in our choices concerning natural healthy options to interrupt the pattern of anxiety and create balance. Our sense of smell is the closest link to our emotions. Anxiety involves our emotions. Aromatherapy offers many choices for anxiety relief, and here are just a few: Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender), Lemon, Mandarin, Geranium (one of my favorites – also enhances focus at the same time!).
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Aromatherapy and Emotions
“It’s clear that smell has a powerful influence on mood. Researchers believe that’s because aromatic molecules in the nasal cavity stimulate nerves that send impulses to the limbic system, the area of the brain associated with emotion and memory.”
-Dr. Andrew Weil
Probiotic Power
Raw or fermented foods like pickles and sauerkraut are considered to be probiotics since they contain bacteria or yeasts that may aid digestion and boost immunity.
Probiotics and a Well Child
A 2005 study of 479 healthy people found those who took daily probiotics supplements for at least three months experienced shorter and less-severe colds. And a July 2009 study with 326 children found that probiotics reduced the incidence of cold and flu-like symptoms in children by 50 percent!
Fight cancer – eat raw broccoli & cabbage!
The tissue of cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, contain high levels of the active plant chemicals glucosinolates. These are metabolised by the body into isothiocyanates, which are known to be powerful anti-carcinogens. Consuming cooked or processed broccoli may result in less of the potential anti-cancer compounds being available for absorption, suggests a new study from TNO Quality of Life. Consumption of the cooked vegetable led to lower levels of a compound called sulforaphane being measured in the blood and urine, compared to consuming raw broccoli, according to findings published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Cool! One cup also has 2 grams of protein.
From our Experiences…
We at Wingsets purpose ourselves to build a sense of responsibility within the health care arena so that we don’t pass on half-truths based on only one research study. We prefer to use an entire body of research which is weighed and balanced before making any determinations or giving any recommendations. We also use as our research, what we see actually happening in our own bodies or those of our customers and clients to give us a first-hand, actual tool to guide our recommendations.
Did you know?
Essential oils obtained from plants actually stimulate the secretion of antibodies, neurotransmitters, endorphins, hormones and enzymes – naturally!
Did you know?
UV damage from sunlight is the single most contributing factor in accelerated skin aging. It causes lipid peroxidation in skin cells, which results in the production of damaging free radicals. Polyphenols, such as EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) found in green teas are powerful antioxidants that actually help stop this process.
Did you know?
Chamomile in one study was found that it was 60% as active as a topical corticosteroid cream. Corticosteroid creams have been shown to actually thin the skin dermis and make it more susceptible to damage and wrinkling.
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Did you know?
Essential oils that are known to be anti-inflammatory for the skin and soothing for those of us who have rosacea, psoriasis or eczema are geranium, blue chamomile, true lavender, myrrh, peppermint and rose.
Did you know?
Alpha hydroxyl natural fruit acids are designed to remove the dead skin cells and thereby stimulating the production of new skin cells.
Did you know?
Research has shown that vitamin C when applied to the skin prevents premature aging, stimulates collagen production and diminishes the appearance of wrinkles.
