What You Need To Know About The Alkaline Diet

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 11, 2019 2:00 pm

The alkaline diet has been gaining popularity, and to better understand this meal plan, there are essentials you need to know.

RELATED: Why Should You Wash Fresh Produce With Alkaline Water?

In this article:

  1. What Is an Alkaline Diet?
  2. What You Can Eat
  3. Food pH
  4. Changing pH Levels
  5. Is the Alkaline Diet Healthy?
  6. Studies and the Alkaline Diet and Alkaline Water

Everything You Must Know About the Alkaline Diet

What Is an Alkaline Diet?

The alkaline diet is also known as the alkaline acid diet or the alkaline ash diet. If you have an issue with acidic foods, the alkaline diet may help you with weight issues and medical problems such as cancer and arthritis.

While this is only a …

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How to Increase Your Longevity!

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 8, 2019 5:58 pm

Enjoy this FREE healthy aging and longevity advice from top-selling author Dr. Lori Shemek…

Healthy aging and longevity depend both on genetic and non-genetic factors.

While some of these factors are outside of one’s control – there are other factors that are determined by our lifestyle choices, emotions, and attitudes that have a strong correlation to our quality of life, long-term health, and lifespan.

To help give you a handle on what you can do to boost your longevity and promote healthy aging – here are a few of my favorite science-based longevity tips that you can implement into your life right now!

Tips to Live Longer

Stop Inflammation

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Keeping inflammation low is a core component to bio-hacking your biology …

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9 Health Tips And Hacks To Live By

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 8, 2019 3:00 pm

We all want an improved lifestyle, so what health tips can we follow to achieve this on our own?

RELATED: Boost Your Immune System By Drinking Water

Health Tips and Lifestyle Hacks You Should Know

1. Complete Your 8 Glasses of Water a Day

Drinking eight glasses of water is not easy-peasy for some. If you feel you’re barely drinking enough water a day, here’s a surefire way to be reminded to consume and meet your daily quota.

Get a 1-liter water bottle and draw a line at every 250ml. Consume one 250ml of water every hour beginning in the morning.

By noon, you will have already consumed four 250ml of water. Refill the bottle and continue drinking at hourly …

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PFAS Water Contamination and What You Can Do

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 6, 2019 8:41 pm

PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is a group of man-made, carcinogenic chemicals that have been all over modern life for years; from non-stick pans and stain-resistant carpets to packaging and waterproof clothing.

This highly toxic substance is no longer discharged in industrial water drainage – but it’s not consigned to history either.

The truth is that PFAS might be in your drinking water…so keep reading to learn more about:

  1. EPA’s PFAS Action Plan
  2. Is the EPA Doing Enough?
  3. Is My Water Safe to Drink?
  4. How to Make Water Safe to Drink
  5. Water Ionizers for Home Use
  6. What is a Tyent Water Ionizer Filter Capable Of?
  7. Where Can I Get My Water Tested for Free?
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Are industrial toxins, such as PFAS,
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8 Types Of Water To Drink 

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 5, 2019 3:00 pm

There are many types of water in the market, but which one is the best for you?

RELATED: Introducing Your Body To Alkaline Water

8 Types of Drinking Water for a Healthier You

1. Alkaline Water

This type of water has a pH level of 8 or 9.5, with the optimal drinking level being a 9.5 pH. Alkaline water has a higher pH level than the neutral pH of regular drinking water.

With reduced viscosity, alkaline water aids in circulating blood and oxygen more efficiently throughout the body. It is beneficial for those with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high sugar levels.

It also contains antioxidants that help protect the body from harmful free radicals.

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10-Step Korean Skincare Routine for Dry Skin

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 4, 2019 5:35 pm

For the uninitiated, Korean Skincare is the point at which your facial care routine virtually becomes a lifestyle choice.

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Only nine more steps to go!

A full Korean skincare routine typically consists of 10 separate steps. That’s probably seven steps more than most of us manage.

So, what is this Korean beauty regimen all about? Should we all be doing it?

What is the 10-Step Korean Skin Care Routine?

There are numerous variations that you can choose from, but let’s take a closer look at 10 commonly-used steps to Korean skincare nirvana:

1) Oil Cleanse

Start off by applying an oil cleanser to dry skin to remove any makeup and other oil-based products.

Just gently massage the oil cleanser in …

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9 Reasons Why Processed Meat Is Bad For Your Health

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 4, 2019 3:00 pm

What is processed meat and how badly does it affect your overall health?

9 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Processed Meat

Processed Meat Definition: It’s any type of meat that went through preservation methods such as curing, smoking, and salting. This includes meat that contains loads of preservatives and chemicals.

Processed Meat List

Bacon | Reasons Why Processed Meat Is Bad For Your Health
Processed bacon

What is considered processed meat? Before discussing the bad effects of processed meat, it’s best to know what items fall under this category.

That way, you’ll know what food choices you need to avoid. In fact, you might see a few of your all-time favorites on this list.

  • Bacon
  • Beef jerky
  • Canned meat
  • Cured ham
  • Hotdogs
  • Pepperoni
  • Salami
  • Sausages
  • Smoked meat

1. Puts You at

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5 Benefits of Jade Rolling

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 1, 2019 5:56 pm

The very opposite of being the new kid on the beauty block, jade rollers have been massaging the faces of women in China since the 7th century.

So, jade rolling is over a thousand years old and still trending? We’re interested…and we’re not alone.

Thanks to the diligent beauty bloggers of the internet and Instagram, over the last couple of years or so, jade rolling has gone positively viral.

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Jade rolling: making women more beautiful for hundreds of years!

Jade Rolling: Everything You Need to Know

Rolling Out Some Jade Roller Facts

But let’s “roll” back here just a second…

What exactly are we talking about when we say, “jade rolling”?

  1. What is Jade Rolling?
  2. How Does a Jade
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What Exactly Is pH Level And Why Should I Care?

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 1, 2019 3:00 pm

Find out why knowing the pH level of your water can make the difference between health maintenance and complicated imbalance.

In this article:

  1. What Is the pH Level?
  2. Who Discovered the pH Level?
  3. How Do I Test My pH Level?
  4. Where Do pH Levels Differ?
  5. When Do pH Levels Change?
  6. Why Is pH Level Important?
  7. What Is an Easy Way to Keep My pH Levels Balanced?

pH Level: From Every Level of Curiosity, What Is It Exactly?

What Is the pH Level?

The term pH stands for “Potential of Hydrogen,” which measures the hydrogen concentration present at any time. It is usually measured in terms of balance, more specifically the balance between the alkalinity and acidity in our blood.

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Why Should You Wash Fresh Produce With Alkaline Water?

Posted by: Rhona Reid On February 28, 2019 3:00 pm

Fresh produce is best enjoyed in its natural state, and alkaline water may just be the best kind of water you can use in washing them.

In this article:

  1. Why Should You Wash Fresh Produce?
  2. How Do I Properly Wash Fresh Produce?
  3. Is Washing Fresh Produce Effective?
  4. What Is the Best Way to Wash Pesticides off Fresh Produce?
  5. Should I Wash Fresh Produce with Alkaline Water?
  6. Does Alkaline Water Remove Pesticides?
  7. How Do I Prepare Alkaline Water for Washing Fresh Produce?
  8. What Is the Easiest Way to Prepare Alkaline Water for Fresh Produce?

Fresh Produce and Alkaline Water: Is It the Best Pairing?

Why Should You Wash Fresh Produce?

Fruits and vegetables are an important dietary staple and should be …

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