The Differences Between Wheat Grass and Barley Grass

Wheat grass and barley grass have a lot in common.  In fact, they are considered sister plants; both are classified in the grass family Poaceae. They have hollow stems, flat leaves and produce multiple seeds from complex flower heads. Both are cereal crops commonly cultivated for their grains but have also gained popularity as health foods inContinue reading “The Differences Between Wheat Grass and Barley Grass”

Director Promotion: M & M Healthy Sales-Marlene and John Miller

This achievement took perseverance. Our goal was to reach Royal Emerald Director. Marlene liked the color and name. When we became Members, the sign-up fee was $25.00, but it was the best investment we ever made. Marlene had been in a vitamin MLM company. She wanted to feel better and have more energy. After havingContinue reading “Director Promotion: M & M Healthy Sales-Marlene and John Miller”

AIM Healthy Chocolates

This Valentine’s Day why not try making healthy, naturally sweet, chocolate desserts inspired by the No-Bake Cocoa Bites recipe from Courtney Dunstan (AIM Preferred Member) and an Amazeballs recipe from Jensina Donald (AIM Director)? Ingredients:  2 heaping Tbsp. CoCoa LeafGreens powder 2 scoops ProPeas 1 cup organic rolled oats 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 1½ Tbsp.Continue reading “AIM Healthy Chocolates”

Iron and Fitness, The Keys to Good Grades

College marks the beginning of adulthood for many, and big life changes can be really hectic. New students have to learn to navigate the various social, economic and logistical challenges posed by college, and also, they have to deal with the very straightforward, practical challenge at the heart of the matter: passing their courses. While there is no substituteContinue reading “Iron and Fitness, The Keys to Good Grades”

Renewed Life from Renewed Balance

I am eighty-one years old, and I have had headaches ever since I was a child. Nothing I could find would stop them. I would get headaches about every four days. Sometimes I would get nauseated due to the pain being so bad. It was frustrating for it interfered with my daily activities. One dayContinue reading “Renewed Life from Renewed Balance”

Recovering From the Shock of Her Life!

Back in August 2004, several Canadian newspapers published articles about the life-threatening tale of three friends out for a leisurely sail on Quebec’s Gatineau River. The mast of their boat touched a sagging hydro wire, sending 120,000 volts of electricity surging down to the deck. People on the shore heard a loud blast and witnessedContinue reading “Recovering From the Shock of Her Life!”

How We Maintain the Natural Bounty of Enzymes

Enzymes are often an overlooked element of daily nutrition. This might stem from the fact that there are over 50,000 enzymes, and we’ve only discovered around six percent. And although we don’t know everything about them, what we do know is that they are essential for driving vital biological processes like detoxification and the transportationContinue reading “How We Maintain the Natural Bounty of Enzymes”

It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s Superoxide Dismutase!

Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is as powerful as a locomotive. You’ll find it in every living cell in your body. It’s an enzyme that functions as a primary antioxidant, so it helps break down potentially damaging oxygen molecules that can lead to chronic low-grade inflammation which plays a role in atherosclerosis, arthritis and many other illnesses.Continue reading “It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s Superoxide Dismutase!”

Heart Help

As the hardest working organ in the body, the heart deserves all the help it can get. Yet so many people go through life doing things that give their hearts a hard time: poor diet, lack of exercise, stressful thoughts, just to name a few of the hard-hearted things they may do. On top ofContinue reading “Heart Help”

No Bones About It! A Healthy Diet Strengthens Your Skeleton

The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends women over the age of fifty add more calcium and vitamin D to their diets. That’s because as we age, we lose bone density, and this is especially true for women. Both of the aforementioned nutrients are well-known guardians of skeletal health. However, recent research indicates that there could be aContinue reading “No Bones About It! A Healthy Diet Strengthens Your Skeleton”