A banana is a good source of tyrosine. Tyrosine turns into norepinephrine and dopamine in the body. Norepinephrine and dopamine are transmitters that are important in motivation, alertness, concentration and memory. Dopamine is the ingredient that is missing when people have Parkinson’s. So we can say a banana a day helps keep the blues away!
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Red Beets
Betaine, an amino acid naturally present in certain vegetables, particularly beets, is an antidepressant of the first order. Betaine acts as a stimulant for the production of SAM-e (S-adenoslmethionine). SAM-e is directly related to the production of certain hormones, such as dopamine and serotonin. But wait there is more! The redness of beets contains a…
A Way to Connect
Foot Fit Have you ever wondered, “What is a good way to connect with my family?” Soaking feet in warm water with epsom salts is Comfort with a capital C. To top it off, there is research that shows that the feet are for more than just tickling. Massaging their feet can benefit the whole…
Above it All
Life isn’t always easy…
Delicious & Nutritious
Kale is delicious and nutritious. Stir-fried, steamed or blended in a smoothie it adds health to your diet. It gets even better. You can grow your own! Plant a few seeds 1/2 inch deep in a 3 inch pot. Water once a week by soaking the soil until it runs out the bottom. Keep…
Purely Clean
Throw out your harmful toxic disinfectants, cleaners, bleaches and insecticides… Hydrogen peroxide is the only germicidal agent composed only of water and oxygen. Like ozone, it kills disease organisms by oxidation! Hydrogen peroxide is considered the worlds safest all natural effective sanitizer. It kills microorganisms by oxidizing them, which can be best described as a…
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