The sun is something we can't escape. At 4.5 billion years of age and it is estimated to have another 5-6 billion years before it runs out of hydrogen and engulfs Mercury, Venus, and Earth. The sun radiates heat and light, also known as solar energy, which is needed...
Disconnect and Start Appreciating Life
In a world where everyone is using "smart" technology, just how smart is that? It's time to reduce the negative effects of technology and make safer, and smarter choices — putting your life and health first. We live in a world inundated with smart technology. Smart...
Inflammation is a Function of Immunity: A Fact We Must Respect
Immune health is essentially equal to the true health of the human body. Inflammation is an integral part of the immune system to help maintain that health. When there is a violation of the human body's environment, for example, a toxin, invading organism, or an upset...
One Chew Three…Let’s Eat Consciously!
Chewing, also known as mastication, is one of the most important movements you do multiple times a day for your entire life. Mastication is essential, as is the breath for the human body to attain health. Can you imagine not being able to chew? The satisfaction of...
A Healthy Start from Sunrise to Sunset: Latest Information For A Better You
Pillars of Health HEAL-TH is a word that we take for granted and for whatever reason, seem to have lost its true meaning and worth. Health is multifactorial and it is important for us to pull all the elements together that make sense. Let’s look at what yours truly...
A Bit on Shilajit: What is this Amazing Substance?
Pronounced shee-luh-jeet, aka salajit and mummiya in India, shilajit is literally translated from Hindi to a “rock (shila) win (jeet)” and is also referred to as a “destroyer of weakness”. It is a substance that has been found in certain mountainous terrain on earth...
10 Tips For Fortifying Your Immune System
Your body’s immune system is a complex network of proteins and cells that helps defend your body against infection. Keeping your immune system strong is vital in helping it protect against outside invaders such as viruses, parasites, fungi, toxins, and bacteria. A...
Flexercising with Dr. Maria
What Does Flexercising Mean? Flex is a word referring to one crucial aspect of exercise: flexion. From the Latin flexiorem meaning to bend or curve. The human body is comprised of bends and curves that are guiding us naturally to BEND or FLEX. Mobility is the Main...
On Men’s Health: What are the Roles of Estrogen and Testosterone and Why are Your Levels Not Right?
To register for Dr. Maria's live presentation on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 5:30 PM click here. Article Contents What are hormones and their relevance to daily function? Xeno-hormones: What are they and why be concerned? Hormone Disruptors: What are they and why be...
On Women’s Health: Re-Balancing the Im-Balance of Hormones
Balance is a special word that is what life is all about… Our bodies are all about keeping that proper equilibrium that we call homeostasis. Homeostasis is the natural ability of the body to maintain its internal stability. Given the best natural ingredients, balance...