Supporting Asperger’s and Autism with Diet, Lifestyle Changes, and Supplements

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a spectrum of neurodevelopment disorders of unknown cause. Research suggests that environmental risk factors during the prenatal period could influence a child’s brain development.  ASD is characterized by social communication and interaction abnormalities and repetitive behavior patterns, interests, or activities. These children become distressed when their surroundings are changed because […]

How to Avoid Seasonal Depression (SAD) with Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes 

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is marked by major depression during the fall-winter months, with relief from symptoms during the spring-summer months. [1] About 15% of recurrent depression cases have a seasonal pattern.  SAD is thought to be initiated by shifts in weather and daylight hours during the winter months. Another theory is that the seasonal […]

How to Prevent Modern-Day Burnout with Nutrition and Supplements

Burnout due to chronic workplace stress is nothing new. However, 2020 created a new kind of burnout because of the global pandemic. Stress and anxiety levels surged as people worldwide were forced to social distance, isolate, and quarantine. To keep businesses afloat, many companies transitioned to remote workforces. And while some people thrive in work-from-home […]

Is Hair Color Harmful For You? Here’s to making an educated choice…

I am just about to turn 50 years old, and last week I decided to stop coloring my hair with even the so-called healthy brands.  I have made this decision because of the unhealthy effects of the chemicals found, even in “healthy” hair colors, on our brain and overall health. I will bring you all […]

How To Treat Vertigo With Diet & Supplements

Vertigo is the most common type of dizzinesscharacterized by episodes of change in balance and   the illusion of movement or spinning of the person or the environment around them. Vertigo is highly prevalent worldwide, affecting 2% of young adults, 30% of people aged 65 years, and up to 50% of elderly over 85. The […]

How to Treat Mental Health States With Diet and Supplements

Delusions, disorganized speech, abnormal motor behavior, and hallucinations are some of the symptoms of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, narcissistic disorder, and bipolar disorder. These mental health disorders are severely debilitating conditions with an estimated worldwide prevalence of approximately 4.6 people per 1000. Antipsychotic medicines are usually recommended as the first line of treatment […]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and How Diet And Supplements Can Help

There is a big difference between ‘I need another cup of coffee’ and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). This debilitating condition impacts the mood, energy, and life of the people who suffer from it. CFS is also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), or encephalopathy, and it affects all age groups. CFS can be very serious and […]

Multiple Sclerosis – Slowing Progression and Managing Symptoms Naturally

Improving your diet and adding healthy herbs and supplements will improve overall motor and cognitive functioning, but for those with multiple sclerosis, such lifestyle changes can be especially helpful. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic central nervous system disease with inflammatory and neurodegenerative effects.  The cause of the disease is not known, but is thought […]

Parkinson’s Disease – Reducing Symptoms With Diet and Supplements

Doing the best to remain strong and healthy is essential for everyone, especially for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Making certain lifestyle changes can help patients accomplish two important goals: control their symptoms better and slow the disease’s progression. Every year, 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. The causes and triggers that activate it are […]

The Effects of ENDOTOXINS on your HEALTH

In nature, organisms have developed ways to defend themselves by producing poisonous and harmful substances called toxins. Toxins are substances produced within living cells or organisms that can have a detrimental effect on other living organisms. Endotoxins are bacterial toxins from Gram-negative bacteria, (‘endo’ meaning ‘internal’, a part of the bacteria itself). An endotoxin is […]

What Can You Do To Prevent Or Reduce Alzheimer’s Symptoms Naturally

Alzheimer’s disease was first described by Dr. Alois Alzheimer in his patient in 1906. Today Alzheimer’s disease is a major public health concern with increasing numbers among the global population. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. (1) It is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder which leads to the destruction of nerve cells and brain […]

Epileptic Seizures – How Nutrition Can Help

For people suffering from epilepsy, a balanced whole-food, mostly plant-based diet, whereby eating a variety of foods from mostly plant food groups, is vital as this diet helps the body function at its best. It also helps reduce the frequency of seizures. Food choices and nutrient content of foods is also crucial for more control […]

10 Nutritional And Lifestyle Recommendations That Can Reduce The Symptoms Of ADHD

Living with ADHD can be disruptive to everyday life, but its symptoms can be tamed with nutrition and a few lifestyle changes. The classical core symptoms of ADHD include short attention span, impulsivity, distractibility, and poor impulse control or hyperactivity (although not in all cases). I have personally found that these symptoms can be tamed through […]

Is Wine Healthy or Not?

For over a decade, wine has been a hot topic when it comes to its health benefits or the lack thereof. Wine is an essential beverage in many cultures and has even been used as a medicine in some cultures.  But there are some changes in the industry in the past few years. After 24 […]

The Health and Anti-Aging Benefits of NAD+

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD+ for short, is a molecule that is found inside all of our cells. NAD+ controls many key processes in the body, including energy metabolism, cell survival. [1, 2]  Some of the key roles of NAD+ include: Fixing damaged DNA Part of the stress response Enabling the body’s natural internal clock […]

Natural Recipes for Healthy Shampoo, Conditioner, and Skin Toner

Our modern lifestyle increasingly relies on a growingly diverse group of synthetic chemicals. There are over 140 million chemicals that are registered under the Chemical Abstract Service (CAS, 2015), and this number is multiplying. These chemicals are a growing challenge and may pose many human health risks.  They are a challenge because these chemicals can […]

7 Tasty, Healthy and Easy to Prepare Breakfasts

If you’re not already aware, regular and healthy breakfasts are essential for your health. However, many people rarely eat healthy breakfasts, and some don’t even eat breakfast at all. Eating a healthy, whole-food, and plant-based breakfast is the first step to support your health, especially in combating all weight issues and diabetes. Every year, when […]

10 Reasons Why You Want To Sprout Food And How To Easily Do This

The process of germinating seeds to be eaten is called sprouting. The practice involves soaking the seeds, legumes, grains, or nuts, followed by an incubation period. You soak and incubate the seeds until they grow a tail-like protrusion. The soaking period increases the water content of the seeds and brings them out of a dormant […]

How to Reduce Homocysteine Levels To Improve Your Health

Homocysteine is one of the many amino acids – the building blocks of protein – in our bodies. Our bodies produce it naturally, and it’s made from a prevalent amino acid called methionine. Elevated homocysteine levels are known to inflict damage to the endothelium – the inner arterial lining which effects many disease states including […]

Glutathione – The Alpha Molecule for Health and Weight Loss

Glutathione is a potent antioxidant produced by our cells often called ‘The Alpha Molecule’ due to its power.  The structure of glutathione is relatively simple and comprises of three amino acids: Glutamine Cysteine Glycine But this molecule, as simple as its structure might be, is one of the most potent antioxidants in our body, mostly […]

The Connection Between Health and Happiness

Because the Guerrilla Diet is what I call a wholistic lifestyle program, it means that we take into consideration all of the effects that all parts of our lives have on our health and wellbeing, as well as how our health and wellbeing effects all other parts of our lives. In order to attain and […]

How Diet Can Improve Mental Health

Eating healthy can improve not only your physical health but also your mental health which is a core component of optimal health and overall well-being. It is obvious that mental health is crucial for improving one’s personal life, but it also improves ones financial status by reducing medical and social expenses, and enhances the state […]

Spirulina – should you supplement?

Spirulina is considered a complete food since it contains all of the amino acids and essential fats that we need. You really want to incorporate into yours and your children’s diet regularly to add nutrient density to their menu. Being so nutrient dense, it is great for personal health, and it is also ecologically sound, […]

Lectins, dangerous for health or not?

Today I want to talk about lectins. There is some dietary advice and a few diets that support the avoidance of lectins in the diet to prevent leaky gut syndrome, skin disorders and allergies.  But is this true? In this post I will examine the effects of lectins on our health and determine whether they […]

Why Detoxing Your Environment Is Important for Health and Weight Loss

Toxins are substances that can damage DNA. Toxins are all around us. They are found in products which we use, in the food we eat and the water we drink. They are also common in our environment. Toxins have an immense effect on our health and on our weight because the environment of our cells […]

Increasing ADH to Reduce Nighttime Urination (nocturia) Naturally

Many people have problems with urinating too often during the night. It can be very annoying if it persists and can increase stress levels and lead to heightened irritability during the day when it affects sleep quality. The good news is that most people can eliminate this problem, also known as Nocturia, by increasing the […]

How to Improve Cell Energy (Mitochondrial Function) for Anti Aging & Health

The energy of the cell is produced by converting food we eat and oxygen we breath into energy in an organelle found inside our cells called the mitochondria. These organelles are considered the batteries of life, and are found in large numbers in active organs and tissues where a lot of energy is needed, including […]

Foods That Increase BDNF for Brain Health & Weight Loss

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, also known as BDNF, is a neurotrophin (a growth factor protein) that plays a vital role in brain health and the flexibility of the central nervous system. BDNF acts as a fertilizer for the brain cells, helping them grow during early development as well as supporting adult neurogenesis (the growth of new […]

Fluoride – Good or Harmful?

Fluoride is a mineral found in water, plants, rocks, the soil, and air. In essence, it’s all around us and ever-present. It’s in our bones and teeth as well.  Dentists use fluoride through toothpaste and mouthwashes to strengthen our teeth because it: In many countries, including the United States, they also add it to the […]

The Benefits / Detriments of Sugar Replacements

Many people today have a difficult relationship with sugar. Sugar is known to cause numerous health problems, and for this reason, it is usually substituted with different artificial sweeteners, or stevia, yacon syrup, monk fruit, erythritol and the like. But the question arises – are these replacements healthy or not, and are they better for […]

7 Keys To Overcome Food Addictions

We all agree about the impact that addictions have on individuals, families, and society. Food addictions are just like any other addiction. They bring about confusion, obsessiveness, forgetfulness, fear and much unhappiness in the long term. Although this article is about food addictions, the methods for overcoming this addiction are similar to overcoming all other […]

Cookware: Which Should You Use For Health And Why

At some point in our lives, it comes time to change the cooking tools that we should have thrown away long ago. We may have become accustomed to an old pot, or an old crusty spatula; however, the materials that compose some of these most used cooking utensils may have some health consequences.  Let’s look […]

Nutrients That Support Healthy Hormonal Balance and Why

Many of us deal with hormonal imbalances due to poor nutrition, stress, lack of sleep or other poor lifestyle choices. Hormonal imbalance has a critical effect on your well being as it influences your overall health condition, can lead to infertility, depression, loss of memory and focus as well as chronic fatigue and loss of […]

7 Ancient Superfoods with Healing and Weight Loss Properties

Many ancient cultures have recognized the healing properties of plants. In this video, I will mention some of the most vigorous plants used to cure health problems and diseases in these ancient cultures. All of these foods also have properties that will help you to lose weight faster. Ginkgo In the Chinese culture, Ginkgo is […]

5 Nutritional Deficiencies Most Common in Vegans and How to Overcome Them

A vegan diet is a plant-based diet that comes along with many nutritious benefits as it is rich in fiber, and if following a whole-food vegan diet, it is also very rich in nutrients and low in unhealthy saturated fat.  Vegans are less likely to develop cancer than their carnivorous friends, have lowered risk for […]

Dietary Changes To Help Heal From Viral Infections

Viral infections can easily attack and wreak havoc on our bodies,  Viruses penetrate living cells to reproduce. The virus will attach onto and enter a cell where it releases its genetic material to reproduce. The virus’s genetic material starts to control the cell forcing it to replicate the virus. The infected cell may sometimes die […]

The 7 “Secrets” to Lasting Health (that most of us know but don’t follow)

Seventy percent of the global population is suffering from at least one chronic disease, and the percentage is even higher if you live in the Western world. Every day you hear about some new miracle pill or procedure that claims to make you younger, stronger, thinner, more beautiful and heal you from some chronic disease. […]

Dangers of Drinking Energy Drinks

Energy drinks were first introduced in Japan in the 60s and became increasingly popular in Europe in the 80s and 90s, presumably due to the rave culture. Soon, energy drink consumption became prevalent worldwide as people began to count on them for a boost of energy.  Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, and Lucozade are some of […]

3 Healthy Breads Great For Weight Loss

The question of whether bread is unhealthy for you is asked a lot, especially if you are trying to make better food choices and to lose weight. Too often, bread is demonized because it is rich in carbohydrates which are thought to lead to spikes in blood sugar levels. Regular bread also contains phytic acid, […]

Himalayan Salt: The Truth About Its Health Benefits

Because of its ancient origins, many believe that Himalayan salts are the cleanest and purest salts and therefore, the most beneficial.  For millions of years, Himalayan salt from northern Pakistan remained untouched. These salt deposits are the result of a sea that existed between 250 – 105 million years ago, which evaporated. Eventually, the salt […]

Meditation Is A State Of Mind. How To Easily Incorporate It Into Your Life

The demands of everyday life can be very exhausting – physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. We perceive things or situations to be very important in our lives and this leads to stress for performance or fear of loss.  Meditation, which is the practice of putting oneself in a state of mind to achieve mental and […]

The Vital Benefits of Consuming Organic Food

There was a time when all food was grown using natural methods. However, since the industrial revolution, with the introduction of new farming techniques, the use of synthetic chemicals as pesticides, genetically modified seeds and excessive use of fertilizers became widely accepted to get rid of insects and weeds which affect the health of the […]

How to Reduce Stress with the Right Foods

When people think of stress-related eating, they often associate it with binge eating or junk food because when feeling strained or depressed, many of us succumb to food cravings or turn to whatever is convenient. But did you know that there are foods that rather than make you feel worse when you are stressed, can […]

Manipulating your Gut Microflora for Weight Loss 

Scientists are now beginning to understand that when taking the numbers into consideration, we are only about 30% human! The rest of us is made up of microorganisms, mainly bacteria. We have about 40 trillion cells in our body and about 20-30,000 human protein-coding genes, whereas we have about 100 trillion microorganisms living in our […]

5 Ingredients in Beauty Products You Really Want To Avoid For Health and Weight Loss

Every day, without realizing, we are exposed to hundreds of chemicals. What’s surprising to many is that exposure to these toxins doesn’t just happen when we step outside our homes. These harmful chemicals can exist in everything from our makeup to soap and other personal care products. Too often, we buy beauty products without checking […]

10 Natural Ways to Boost Brain Function and Memory

The human brain controls all functions of the human body. With blazing speed, it estimates body functions and its environment and serves to maintain balance. The brain is continuously regulating everyday processes such as blood flow throughout the body, our breathing, hormonal balance, and managing our thoughts. It’s operational 24/7. Age, unhealthy lifestyle choices, poor […]

[Article] 5 Nutritional Deficiencies That Cause Behavioral Problems in Children

It’s unfortunate when someone judges a parent when their child is exhibiting behavioral difficulties. While many children do act out and need discipline, there are also a number of physical reasons why kids may misbehave, notably nutritional deficiencies, which may lead them to behave in a negative manner. Nutritional deficiencies aren’t always because the child […]

The Ultimate Guide To Leptin and Weight Loss

Hi, this is Galit Goldfarb, nutritionist and medical scientist, and welcome to my blog where you will find great articles to help you transform your health easily through practical lifestyle changes based on science. My articles will guide you, step-by-step, to lasting weight loss and better health for you and your family no matter your […]

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