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What exactly is the definition of an essential nutrient? An essential nutrient is one that is required for life and health that your body cannot produce itself. Both salt and water are considered essential nutrients. They are inextricably linked. Your body is made up of approximately 70% water and your brain contains about 80% water. You will find approximately 250 grams of salt in your adult body and 14 grams of salt in your baby's body. Water and salt are necessary for effective metabolism, detoxification, and transportation of nutrients as well as for optimal functioning of your hormonal, nervous and immune systems. The first step in any plan to optimize your health is to ensure adequate intake of quality water and unrefined salt.

We all have a right to know exactly what's in our water! Whether you rely on municipal treated water or tap directly into your own private well or stream, your water is under constant threat from the contaminated world we live in. Eliminate the guesswork and have true peace of mind knowing precisely what is in the water you and your family drink, cook with and bathe in. We are making it as easy as possible so you know for sure. Simply follow the steps below and get a comprehensive view into your water. It may turn out that the test costs you nothing!

Generations of healthy indigenous peoples, living in accordance with natural laws, have proven that humans have an exquisite genetic potential for vibrant, disease-free health and longevity. Tragically, this incredible history is virtually unknown in the Western world- forgotten, lost or ignored. After a century of unprecedented decline in health, we in the West now accept degenerative disease, digestive disorders, osteoporosis, anti-depressants and crooked, decaying teeth as normal. It is time to reclaim the freedom from disease and radiant health that is our birthright.

In many cultures, coconut oil is a traditional source of nutritional fats. Modern day scientists are beginning to understand what indigenous people of the tropics have known for centuries. Coconut oil plays a role in health, healing and disease prevention.

The end of an era

Anticipating the end of high vitamin cod liver oil from Premier Research Labs, a precious oil that we had been providing to our customers for over 10 years, we began a worldwide search to find a suitable replacement over two years ago. 

While sunlight is the best natural source of vitamin D, many of us have been avoiding the sun out of fear of skin cancer and premature aging of our skin. We have been frightened out of the daylight! Avoiding all sun exposure or using sunscreen whenever going outside is now linked to the reality that 70-90% of North Americans do not get enough vitamin D.

Imagine a plant that can nourish your body by providing most of the protein you need to live, help prevent the annoying sniffling and sneezing of allergies, reinforce your immune system and energy levels, help you control high blood pressure and cholesterol and help protect you from cancer. Does such a superfood exist?

When was the Last Time You Walked Barefoot?

We just had an extended weekend proudly celebrating the birth of our country 235 years ago. During these warm summer days, we have more opportunities than ever to walk barefoot in the grass or in the sand, but do we? We constantly see people walking the beach in their Nikes or other fitness shoes. In the name of health, we are all trying to do the "right" thing. We've been conditioned to think that we need shoes to support our arches, etc. to the point that when we try to go barefoot, it doesn't feel comfortable. Even back in the 1950s a study was done that found children who were allowed to go barefoot had:

Healthy skin starts from the inside out

Beautiful skin is clearly an inside job. To effectively fight premature aging, blemishes, dark circles, blotchiness, inflammation and a loss of your skin's natural glow, it's imperative that you adopt an "inside out approach". Good nutrition is at the core of healthy skin. Learn how a healthy diet and a healthy digestive system work in tandem.