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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...

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes     Ingredients 1 Cup olive oil 1 Cup squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 Tbsp dijon 1 1/2 clove garlic Instructions Mix all together. Drizzle about 3 tbsp on salad or anything else you'd like. Save the rest and refrigerate.

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...

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Calories: Approx 275       Ingredients 5 ounces Chicken Breast sliced thin 1 medium Green or Red Pepper 1/2 cup Onion (your favorite type) 2 or 3 leaves Lettuce 1/4 cup Homemade Salsa 1 whole Juice of a Lime Instructions Put raw chicken, peppers and onions into a foil pack, add the juice of a lime along with your favorite spicy seasoning and throw on the low heat setting of the grill for 30-45 minutes. Flip every ten minutes until its cooked through. (cook longer if you...

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...