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By Cat, June 2019 Eczema is usually a sign the liver is over-worked, so it sends toxins to be excreted through the skin, resulting in irritation of the skin. This is usually a sign of a food sensitivity or other … Continue reading →

By Cat, June 2019 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) A few weeks ago, I noticed a lot of itchiness on my face, ears and scalp. And then dandruff and redness with scaly areas on each side of my nose (near … Continue reading →

by Cat,  June 2007; updated May 2019 Do you cringe when your doctor casually describes you as obese? You object, “But I’m only 35 pounds overweight!  I’m just a little plump!”  The doc responds, “You’re 30% overweight and your BMI* … Continue reading →

By Cat, May 2019 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons, and below left from Wikimedia Commons) Over the years of testing others’ advice on how to prepare vegetables, especially leafy greens: raw, steamed, and boiled, I eventually reverted to the method … Continue reading →

by Cat,  March 2008; updated April 2019 While sunlight is not part of a diet that you ingest, it is a vitally important part of your body’s overall diet, and how much sunlight you get affects every aspect of your … Continue reading →

by Catherine M. Haug,  January 2009; updated May 2019 For optimal health, our bodies should be slightly alkaline. There are three fluids for which pH (measure of acidity/alkalinity) is extremely important.  The pH of the first 2 is very slightly … Continue reading →

By Cat, April, 2019 (Image, right, from Wikipedia Commons) I love Greek food! and the traditional Village Salad (Horiatiki) is essential for a good Greek meal. But when I saw this roasted version, my curiosity was aroused. It includes panic … Continue reading →

by Catherine M. Haug, June 18, 2013; updated Sept 2016;  and April 2019. (image, right, by Cat) Ketogenic diet is a high fat, low carb and moderate protein eating plan. Once the body’s cells learn to burn fat instead of … Continue reading →