'Herbal infused oils are so versatile! They are perfect for stir-fries, sautés, pasta dishes, salad dressings, marinades, roasted vegetables, dipping, and so much more. - Organic oils: Olive, Macadamia Nut, Sesame, or other culinary oil of your choice. - Organic herbs, dried (see list above). Make sure to use dried herbs when infusing oil, as the water content naturally present in fresh herbs can cause botulism.' Read more...
'Long touted as a "heart healthy" fat, olive oil has now been shown to work its magic at the genetic level by turning off genes that are associated with heart disease and inflammation. Researchers in Spain have shown that just because you inherited some "bad genes" from your parents and grandparents, you are not doomed to suffer the diseases to which you are predisposed. A healthy diet, they say, can modulate the effect of these genes.' Read more...
'In this second installment of his Spring Detox series (see part1 here) with naturopathic physician Dr. Marcus Laux, Integrative Practitioner Dr. Isaac Eliaz explains the seasonal shift in focus to liver and gall bladder cleansing and rejuvenation.
The key is a simple and time-tested detoxification recipe consisting of water, olive oil, and lemon—a balance of oil and acidity to cause the contraction of both vital organs and the expulsion of built-up toxins within the body. This six-week-long nightly regimen—in combination with moderate exercise and a diet rich in green vegetables and fresh fruit—will aid in restoring your body, deepening your sleep, and fighting off disease.
Dr. Marcus Laux is a licensed naturopathic physician who earned his doctorate at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Along with nearly 2 decades in family practice, Dr. Laux traveled extensively thru the South and Central American jungles, across Asia and Siberia to the European Alps, for the most effective therapies nature has to offer. Dr. Isaac Eliaz, is a respected author, lecturer, researcher, product formulator and clinical practitioner.
For many years, Dr. Eliaz, M.D., L.Ac., M.S., a Santa Rosa, California physician has been working with a team of researchers to reduce heavy metal toxicity and poisoning caused by mercury, lead and other dangerous toxins.'
