Update 3/9/20. Alkalize. Balance. Detoxify. These are words used to describe "It Works, Greens", a supplement said to restore pH balance to the body. With restored alkalinity, it’s said, you will experience immune system health and increased energy. I’ve been intrigued by –and had questions about – claims that we can alter the alkalinity of the body to improve health for a while now and so when It …
Super Foods
SuperBeets Review: Does It Really Work? Any Side Effects?
Update 3/9/20. SuperBeets is a VERY popular powdered beetroot supplement. The supplement tagline is Discover your new circulation superfood. The supplement is said to raise levels of nitric oxide (NO). This, in turn, can help blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and might even help you exercise better. So, is SuperBeets the real deal or is it a scam? Does it have any side effects? Turns out, there …
Breville Juicer Review
Update 3/10/20. I get a lot of questions about what's the best juicer to use. To be honest, I didn’t think I'd ever start juicing. I always knew there were benefits but I just didn't want to take the time to do it. I've changed my mind. I’ve found a juicer that’s not only easy to clean but also makes juice fast. Here is my review of the Breville Juicer and I’ve also included the juice recipe I …
Amacari/ Camu Camu: Review of Research
Update 3/10/20. Is Amacari "The secret of the Amazon?" Is the Camu Camu berry the "miracle fruit of super fruits?" These were some of the words used to describe this supplement whose infomercial I watched on TV recently. Amacari (pronounced "am-ah-sorry") is touted to be not only an antioxidant but also possessing both anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects. The infomercial also stated that the …
TriVita Nopalea Cactus Juice Evidence Based Review
Update 7/4/20. Nopalea Juice - also called Prickly Pear Cactus - is said to be a "superfruit concentrate" that "helps put out the fire of inflammation." Cellular inflammation has gotten a lot of attention lately because research has noted that it plays a role in many diseases. But, does Nopalea work or is it a scam? More specifically, does Nopalea reduce cellular inflammation and reduce the …
Krill Oil or Fish Oil? Krill Oil Benefits and Side Effects
Is krill oil as good as fish oil? What’s krill oil you ask? Krill oil comes from Krill, which are tiny, shrimp like animals that whales and other sea dwellers eat for food. The oil of krill has become an alternative to fish oil supplements mostly because some people say that krill oil doesn't give them a “fishy smell” to their breath –like many report from fish oil. Let’s review the research …