Well, there are lots of stories about soy. But we need to look at the facts. It is so sad to see a number of people afraid of soy (or fruit, or carbs or any other healthy plant based food), when many studies have PROVEN that soy is one of the best ways women can significantly reduce their risk of getting breast cancer. Here are some facts for you: Okinawans have repeatedly been shown to be healthiest and longest-lived people in the world. This was demonstrated conclusively in the renowned Okinawa Centenarian Study, a 25-year study sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Health.

In the past few years I have seen a definite increase in leaky gut in my clients. Also known as hyperpermeability, leaky gut is a syndrome where food travels through the intestinal wall into the abdominal cavity, causing hyperstimulation of the immune system. Leaky gut happens when there is inflammation in the body due to chronic stress, allergies to wheat or dairy, or other causes outlined below. The inflammation causes the spaces between the cells of the gut wall to become larger than usual.

There are several factors that increase kidney stone risk. However, high intake of animal protein, purines and sodium are the most significant factors. If you have already had kidney stones, or know some one who has, there is a 40-50% chance of recurrence. It is important to know, WHAT CAUSED THE STONES IN THE FIRST PLACE? 1. Hyperuricosuria (too much uric acid): Most Americans far exceed the necessary protein intake, which can lead to too much uric acid in the urine. As a general recommendation, limit your daily protein intake, and get your protein from vegetables.

Water. We all know we need to drink more of it for health, detoxification, weight loss and so much more. But did you know that toxins in your water like lead and nitrates can can cause stress to your liver, and that fluoride in your water can be damaging your thyroid, leading to weight gain, fatigue, and depression? Recently, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reviewed 20 million water-quality tests from the past five years and found that 85 percent of the population is drinking water that contains 316 contaminants. About 200 of those contaminants are not regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, meaning that municipalities are not required to remove them.