Have you ever heard of the Dirty Dozen? It’s the 12 kinds of produce that you absolutely MUST buy organic because they are most heavily sprayed with pesticides. Pesticides contribute to toxicity in the body, which means that we are more likely to suffer from allergies, a weakened immune system, and digestive problems, among other things. Many fruits and vegetables that have thin skins or [...]
Whether you have prediabetes, type 1 or 2, or simply want to be mindful about staying as healthy as possible, choosing the right foods can help you keep proper balance with your blood sugar. When you keep these levels on an even keel, you'll feel fuller for longer without going into blood sugar crash territory. A typical misconception is you need to avoid sugar to [...]
As I began to learn more about how to support my health and immune system, while fighting for my life to beat Stage IV Cancer without traditional protocols, I discovered essential oils. These gems from nature are a perfect addition to my alkaline water and green juice as integral parts of my lifestyle. Since I believe that a plant based alkaline and oxygen rich [...]
Building your alkaline lifestyle habits is easier than you think! Time to get your kitchen organized and ready to create new fabulous and easy recipes you can begin with today. Embarking on a new journey can be overwhelming. Many think “Oh no, now I have to go out and spend a great deal of money on new equipment and appliances.” Guess what, not true. Actually [...]
Today we are hiking at Skyline Drive. Come along, enjoy the beautiful scenery as we share some healthy options. Watch the video and have fun. Video transcript and recipes found in this video below. **** Hi, Elaine Gibson here, Renewed Living! Nevin and I are out on Skyline Drive for a gorgeous Sunday afternoon and we've just stopped at a seating area to eat some lunch [...]
Detoxification is so important it’s something that our bodies do on a daily basis. The health dictum “out of the old, in with the new” cannot be possible without a well-planned detox. This raw recipe of juice is the third in our series on how to use juice to up your health. We have presented 3 Antioxidant Rich Juices and 4 Energy Filled Juices. Today there are 3 juices [...]
About 2 years ago I fell in love with hiking! More adventures for this city girl from New York. Nevin and I often go on what we call our "adventures". Nevin usually plans them so more often than not, they include outdoor activities that are sometimes more difficult than I expect. Since we live in Virginia, right outside of Washington, DC, the Potomac River and [...]
Most nutritionists and health professionals agree that the way to keep a body healthy, energized, and free of disease is by consuming more fresh produce. Fruits and vegetables, especially dark, leafy green veggies, are chock full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that promote optimal health and keep ailments at bay. As someone who has beaten Stage IV Cancer, disease prevention and natural correction are always [...]
Everyone has his or her favorite meals to eat for breakfast. In all honesty, mine is green juice (surprise!) My health journey ( I beat Stage IV Cancer without Big Pharma) led me to understand how important our diet is and how vital raw food recipes and alkaline water are to achieving optimal disease free health. Some of the dishes that many folks looking for raw food [...]
Detoxification is so important it's something that our bodies do on a daily basis. It is that vital for our survival. But not too many people realize how important it is for health and healing. The health dictum “out of the old, in with the new” cannot be possible without a well-planned detox. Try to do at least a couple of detoxes a year. The [...]
