wellness

Good news for Chocolate Lovers. This recent study's conclusion is music to every chocoholic. Enjoy.

The world's fish population is depleting rapidly while seafood consumption is growing so where can you go to get Omega 3 from food?  Here are six surprising sources

1. Domestic cattle fed grains high in omega-6 fatty acids
2. Algae and seaweed
3. Colorful fruits and dark green, leafy vegetables
4. Oils, such as flaxseed and hemp
5. Flaxseed
6. Other nuts and seeds

Read the details here

Scientists have a new way to predict lifespan. Want to live past 100? Read more here.

... "It suggests that what makes these people live a very long life is not a lack of genetic predisposition to diseases, but rather an enrichment of longevity."

I started a new morning ritual. After enjoying a tall glass of Body Ami and water, I look forward to making my morning shake, a modified version of  Diana Stobo's recipe, Popeye's Passion.

Some good news to end a turbulent week filled with financial and environmental woes. Residents of Concord, MA voted to ban the sale of bottled water beginning January 2011. They are the first, and hopefully many, many more will follow. Bravo. Read the fuill story here.

We completed the Spring Detox Cleanse last night after our last bowl of alkaline broth. This is a great accomplishment. During the 30 days, I felt incredibly focused and clear about food choices and nutrition. Although it required a lot of effort in the kitchen to prepare shakes, soups, lunches to go, cleaning veggies, and creating delicious marinades, we will do this again, same time next year. The only thing we missed was a champagne toast for a birthday, morning coffee, and our evening wine on the deck.

I recently found Hearthside Homecare . This site offers an array of services and products that empower individuals to live as naturally, holistically, responsibly, and independently as possible. Wow. With the trauma of dealing with my Mother's care and illness sadly behind me, I can be joyful that others have resources such as this to help them deal with the issues of senior care, alzheimer's illness, and home care.  Check out their consumer checklist

Great news for all of you who are drinking Body Ami drinkers. There are plenty of superfruits in our blends, and now we have a new one, apple.  Here's a great article about a study conducted by supermarketguru.com. It was sent from our most loyal customer, cheerleader, and friend.

Craig Koniver, MD opened Primary Plus Organic Medicine, LLC is June 2006. He is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician who has extensive experience and interest in the field of natural and organic medicine. He will be launching his proprietary Detox program soon.  The program includes Organic Performance Labs enzymes, minerals, supplements, and Body Ami. He is also selling Body Ami in his office (and it's going fast according to his tweet). 

From time to time it's important to be reminded about the benefits of cleansing your body of toxins.