by Dr. Paula Lima | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Zingiber Officinale, Ginger, is a herb used mostly for it’s rhizome or root. It has been used in different parts of Asia for many purposes for well over 2,500 years. Today ginger is one of the most commonly consumed condiments in the world, but the herb has been used...
by Dr. Paula Lima | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
From Entenmann’s donuts to sneakily unhealthy multigrain cereals, sugar permeates our daily lives in the United States. Sugar is a relatively recent addition to our everyday diets (people weren’t consuming sugar en masse until the mid-1600s), so it stands to reason...
by Dr. Paula Lima | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Fasting has been used for many years in many different cultures and religions. In the past couple of years, fasting has taken off and become very popular. A well-known type of fasting today is intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting is abstaining from foods and...
by Dr. Paula Lima | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Zinc is an essential trace mineral responsible for many chemical reactions in our body. Some of its roles are to create DNA, protein, and heal damaged tissue. It helps your body fight against bacteria and viruses and is important for proper senses of taste and smell....
by Dr. Paula Lima | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits on your neck. Your thyroid is a very important gland in your body that controls your metabolism, heart rate, temperature, hormones, and much much more. The thyroid is a lot more common than people realize. According...
by Dr. Paula Lima | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Glutathione is the body’s most potent antioxidant. What is an antioxidant? Antioxidants are substances that protect your cells against free radicals or damaging cells. Glutathione can help your body against cell damage, oxidative stress, protect your body from mercury...
