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Wheat, the ‘Shaft’ of Life
Posted by: aliciasimsmercado on: January 29, 2011
I wanted to share this article from a friend of mine, Dr. Chase Hayden. He is a graduate of Life University with a Doctorate in Chiropractic, with a focus in Quantum Neurology rehabilitation and Applied Kinesiology. Dr. Hayden is able to take a holistic approach to all of his patients using state-of-the-art protocols that are used [...]
All Supplements Are Created Equal, Right?
Posted by: aliciasimsmercado on: December 28, 2010
Have you gone to the store lately to purchase a vitamin or supplement? It’s a pretty daunting task considering there are rows upon rows of supplements. How do you know what to pick? Is there a difference? Many say natural and/or organic, but what does that really mean? It’s very misleading. If you take a [...]
Holiday Reflections-December 2010
Posted by: aliciasimsmercado on: December 22, 2010
Over 7 ½ years ago my husband and I had our 2nd child Diego Wayne Mercado. What a precious little bundle of joy, a new addition to our family. But wait, something was wrong, not quite right…what was it? Sooner than later we found out he had a genetic defect or a disorder called Menkes [...]
State of Health
Posted by: aliciasimsmercado on: December 21, 2010
Did you know…? *3 out of every 4 Americans will get heart disease—2 out of every 4 will die from it. *According to the American Diabetes Association, the number of diabetics has increased from 6 to 16 million in the last 15 years, and another 21 million have “impaired glucose tolerance.” *Some form of depression, [...]
The Real Reason this Chicken Should be BANNED
Posted by: aliciasimsmercado on: November 12, 2010
I have seen some controversy here lately on McDonald’s and their food. It was mainly centered around the fact that the food is fattening and not great for you, but that we have the choice to steer clear of this restaurant and their food. Basically, if you are dealing with weight issues, steer clear of [...]
Diet, Light or Sugar Free
Posted by: aliciasimsmercado on: October 26, 2010
I used to drink 1 to 2 diet drinks a day. I wanted something with carbonation and some flavor, so I thought instead of getting the regular soft drinks, diet would be better for me. I knew it wasn’t a great choice, but I thought it was an okay exchange for all the sugar. Here’s [...]
More on Food Labeling and Ingredients
Posted by: aliciasimsmercado on: September 22, 2010
Okay, maybe I sound like a broken record here but it just drives me crazy how we have been tricked into thinking the food we’re eating is actually good for us. Things like ‘All Natural Ingredients’ and ‘No Artificial Preservatives Added’ make us think we’re doing good for our bodies, but are we really? Let’s [...]
The Skinny on Sugar
Posted by: aliciasimsmercado on: August 26, 2010
Wow, I have been researching and talking to others about the different types of sugars and the effects it can have on the body and there is so much information out there. Some is controversial too and it’s hard to know what information to believe and who you can trust. Let’s start with a little [...]
Business of the 21st Century-The Answer
Posted by: aliciasimsmercado on: August 18, 2010
If you read my previous posts on the ‘Business of the 21st Century’ you may be wondering what it is, or you’ve already figured it out. It’s network marketing. Wait, wait a minute…I know what you’re thinking. Here’s many common things I’ve heard regarding network marketing: it’s one of those pyramid schemes, it’s a scam, only [...]
Mom on a Mission
Posted by: aliciasimsmercado on: August 11, 2010
My friend Marla Finley has been in the health and wellness industry for over 10 years. She is an amazing wife and mom of 2 beautiful boys, a wealth of knowledge when it comes to food and nutrition, and an incredible business women. She has written a great blog on how to choose the right supplements [...]
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