Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) is an important cofactor, or “assistant,” that helps enzymes in the work they do throughout the body. NADH particularly plays a role in the production of energy. It also participates in the production of L-dopa, which the body turns into the important neurotransmitter dopamine. Based on these basic biochemical facts, NADH […]
Massage Therapy During Fasting
Massage therapy consists of manipulating the superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue using various techniques to improve health and function, aid in the healing process, and promote relaxation and well-being. Massage therapy and other types of body work have a long history of being used during fasting. In Ayurvedic medicine, which dates […]
Organic Food Has More Nutrients
A $25-million British study in 2007 comparing organic food to traditionally grown food with pesticides determined that organic fruit and vegetables contain up to 40% more nutrients, such as antioxidants, and minerals like iron and zinc. The same study concluded that organic milk contained up to 90% more of the same beneficial nutrients. Other studies […]
Raw Food Diet
The raw food diet is a diet based on unprocessed and uncooked plant foods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, sprouts, seeds, nuts, grains, beans, and seaweed. Heating food above 116°F is believed to destroy enzymes in food that can assist in the digestion and absorption of food. Cooking is also thought to diminish the […]