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We all hear about the benefits of detoxing our bodies but do we know what these toxins are and how they are absorbed into our bodies? Toxins are chemicals or poisons that are known to have effects on the body such as bloating, weight gain, heart disease, and even cancer. There are three types of toxins that our bodies absorb through food, water, the air and chemicals. When our bodies absorb these toxins they are processed through the liver and kidneys but aren’t always eliminated completely. We are exposed to many toxins every day which makes it difficult for our...

Cortisol is a critical hormone that helps to maintain blood pressure, blood sugar through insulin stimulation, provide energy and stimulate the metabolism for fast energy.  It is also a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland.  It is produced in excess as a response to stress, its primary function being to increase blood sugar, suppress the immune system and aid in fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism. Because production of cortisol increases during levels of stress, it is often called the “stress hormone.” This disruption of cortisol secretion may cause weight gain and even impact where that weight is stored.  Some...

Water makes up around 85% of your brain, 80% of your blood, 70% of your lean muscle and about 80% of your body in general. Why is this important? Your body needs water to operate properly.  Everyday in his clinic, Dr. Finsand works with dehydrated patients who complain of headaches, impaired concentration, fatigue, joint pain, muscles spasm, etc.  As we dig into their history, the number one common denominator is Lack Of Water! Lack of water is the number one cause of daytime fatigue.  A 2% drop in body water can cause problems with short-term memory and/or impaired concentration.  Studies...

Over 50% of our population struggles with inadequate thyroid function. The thyroid gland is closely related with weight gain and loss.  Hypothyroidism is a major contributor to weight gain.  In hypothyroidism the gland is less active, slowing the metabolism and altering the digestive process. In turn, the body needs less food for energy and starts storing the fats, ultimately resulting in obesity. Obesity itself directly works against proper thyroid hormone activation, setting up a vicious cycle that can send a person's system into a perpetually slow metabolism. So what is the solution to Hypothyroidism? Lifestyle change is your best bet! ...

Different foods can nourish different parts of your body. It is like nature's pharmacy: A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The  pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye... And YES, science now shows carrots  greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the  eyes. A  Tomato has four chambers and is red. The  heart has four chambers and is red.. All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed pure heart  and blood food. Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood...