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A STARTING POINT, HOLISTIC HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Brenda J. Pratt, H.D., Ph.D.

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BUILD UP YOUR HEALTH AND LOSE WEIGHT.

Dr. Brenda J. Pratt, H.D., PhD

Jan 3
3 min

BUILD UP YOUR HEALTH AND LOSE WEIGHT.

Are you looking for a secret to be healthy and wealthy or slim and thin? What I am about to share with you will blow your mind. If your are looking for a poll using a small group, you would not be surprised to find out that most people wish they were slimmer and had more money. The truth of the matter is that the rich will get richer and the weight does come back. So, how do you build your health to lose weight? If you think working out 24/7 will meet the requirements to i

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Kidney Health is on time.

Dr. Brenda J. Pratt, H.D., PhD

Jan 2
2 min

Kidney Health is on time.

Did you know that your kidneys have a time line? The time line that I am referring to is your body's homeostasis, pH balance, filtration, and elimination. It is necessary that our Kidneys work on time to help the body eliminate waste. This is done by eating the appropriate food combinations, avoiding highly processed foods, preservatives, additives, sugars, simple carbohydrates, high protein, and high levels of fat. The purpose of our kidneys has been to help the body elimi

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Are You Eating Salads For Your Health or For Enjoyment?

Dr. Brenda J. Pratt, H.D., PhD

Dec 8, 2022
1 min

Are You Eating Salads For Your Health or For Enjoyment?

Did you know that eating salads can be healthy and also it can harm you if it isn't prepared properly. There are four rules to eating salads the Hygienic way. So, what are they? This list may shock you but it can also give you some relief to know these four rules noted: #1. Salads should be made of fresh vegetables. #2. The salad vegetables to be avoided, are spinach, swiss chard, beet tops, and rhubarb. Why? Because of the high content of oxalic acid. Too much of a good

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IMMUNITY AND COMMUNITY and INTERNAL ORGANS....

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Oct 31, 2022
3 min

IMMUNITY AND COMMUNITY and INTERNAL ORGANS....

Have you ever thought about the influence that the immune system has on your internal community, your organs, and cellular system? Considering a natural homeostatic system, and normal pH (potential hydrogen ions) balance of oxygenated blood flowing through your body, balancing the acid and alkaline levels, at a level of 7.35 to 7.45. This would be a body that has everything to maintain optimum peak performance in the body to keep us in good health. Although, the body consis

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Eat right for Thyroid Health!

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Aug 25, 2022
4 min

Eat right for Thyroid Health!

What is thyroid health? This is a big question with many answers. Some may suggest that thyroid health is simply a thyroid gland that is functioning at 100%, meaning that there are no symptoms to identify that the thyroid gland is either under-active or over-active. Thyroid health can be define in medical terms as: "The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck, makes hormones that control the way your body uses energy. Your thyroid controls your metaboli

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The Right Health is Brain Health!

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Jun 23, 2022
3 min

The Right Health is Brain Health!

Have you ever thought about brain health? A healthy Brain is very important at any age, and absolutely necessary for peak performance. Brain health, has been defined by many experts and health Gurus. Brain health enables thoughts, planned action and emotional connections that impact the daily lives and progress of individuals, families and communities. Scientist who study the brain are called Neuroscientist. They dance to a different drum beat, and the music determines w

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Take action and Manage Hypertension.

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Jun 4, 2022
2 min

Take action and Manage Hypertension.

Manage what you can't see! It has been identified through research that hypertension or high blood pressure is known as the silent killer. This may surprise many readers who are not familiar with high blood pressure or hypertension and the effect on the population. It is estimated that over 75 million people in the United States suffer from high blood pressure. The universal cause of high blood pressure or hypertension is thought to be from our diets. It is estimated that

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Steps to De-Stress.

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Apr 26, 2022
2 min

Steps to De-Stress.

Stress is an overwhelming sensation that can be described as a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. The body can respond to stress physically, mentally, emotionally, and psychologically. Learning to identify the bodies stress level can help to manage stress. The body has an internal clock that protects us from danger. There is an important biological function of our endocrine system, which is the function of the adrenal glands. It produces and and secretes

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Start Writing Your Way To Health!

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Feb 8, 2022
4 min

Start Writing Your Way To Health!

Writing and telling your story can be very therapeutic and liberating. There are studies to show that journaling for health can help to boost the immune system, lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Journaling is like exercising your brain. The brain is actually demonstrating how effective it is in a non-verbal setting, as pen meets paper you can let go and allow your mind to paint a beautiful picture in words. A few words on paper can capture your thoughts, and help dis

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Here's Health To You Naturally:)

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Dec 31, 2021
1 min

Here's Health To You Naturally:)

Get to the POINT: 2022 Promote Health and Nutrition. Overcome enervating Habits. Include a diet of Fruits and Vegetables. Nourish a Healthy body. Take time to Relax. #Healthandwellness #nature #naturalhealth #fitness #exercise #relax #health #diet

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HEALTH AND GRATITUDE

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Nov 24, 2021
1 min

HEALTH AND GRATITUDE

What is the impact of Health and Gratitude? This is a great question, because health is the physical, social, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being, with an absence of disease "dis-ease". Gratitude impacts our health by improving our mindset. Gratitude is defined as "the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness." It's a simple expression that can help improve our health and well-being The Positive steps toward obtaining Opti

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My Body At Work!

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Oct 24, 2021
3 min

My Body At Work!

The Human Body is composed of cells, and about two-thirds of the body's water is within the cells, while the remaining third is in extracellular fluid. Minerals, including potassium and sodium, help maintain ICF (intracellular fluid) and ECF (extracellular fluid) balance. The body will naturally attempt to maintain healthy water levels by excreting excess water in the urine. It has been determined that the more water and fluids a person drinks, the more urine is produced

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Sunshine and Vitamin D

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Sep 23, 2021
2 min

Sunshine and Vitamin D

Sunshine doesn't come in a bottle, and Vitamin D doesn't grow in a field. However, sunshine and vitamin D are both essential to the human body. Sunshine is a vital element, and Vitamin D is a hormone. Sunshine and sunlight are sometimes recognized as the other vitamin. Naturally there are many reasons to let the sunshine in: Sunlight brings strength to every living creature Sunlight is vitally important in the nutritive processes in both plant and animal life, as a necessary

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Vegetarians are not Vegans. What?

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Jul 24, 2021
2 min

Vegetarians are not Vegans. What?

Did you know that Vegetarians eat different than Vegans? They are both plant-based diets, but their food choices are different in a few ingredients, along with their attitude towards health and wellness. Here are a few facts..... Vegetarians, learn to recreate their favorite meals, and quickly adapt to their new lifestyle. The vegetarians make up for their lack of meat, by increasing their choice of cheese sandwiches, fried potatoes, cheese and pastas, and so called healthy

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What is Toxemia?

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Jul 8, 2021
3 min

What is Toxemia?

Are you feeling sluggish, tired, annoyed, irritated, or confused?. If the answer is yes, you could be experiencing symptoms of enervating habits related to food and lifestyle choices such as, use of stimulants, sugary drinks, coffee, teas, chocolate, candy, chips, lack of sleep, rest, and exercise. Depleted nerve energy is a cause for concern due to Toxemia. Did you know that Toxemia is the universal cause of disease and that Detoxing is the process of eliminating toxins f

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INFLAMMATION IS IT GOOD OR BAD?

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

May 10, 2021
3 min

INFLAMMATION IS IT GOOD OR BAD?

Did you know that inflammation is the process of health? Inflammation, as well as fever is the effort of the vital powers to protect the organism from injurious mechanical, chemical, or vital irritants, or to expel morbific materials. Inflammation is the process of the body's white blood cells and the things that they make protect you from infection from outside invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. In some diseases, like arthritis, the body's defense system "immune system"

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If Health Is For Everybody, What Is A Starting Point?

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Apr 19, 2021
2 min

If Health Is For Everybody, What Is A Starting Point?

Health is a word that has been misunderstood by so many individuals. At least 99% of the time it has been the physical appearance that defines being healthy. Health has been with us for decades. you may have heard an old saying, "with health there is no dis-ease." What is health? This is a loaded question. The meaning of health by World Health Organization, "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease." To understand the

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What is Holistic Health and Nutrition

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Mar 6, 2021
1 min

What is Holistic Health and Nutrition

Holistic Health and Nutrition is living the philosophy of Natural Hygiene. The primary concept of Natural Hygiene is that health is normal and natural. Holistic health and nutrition is based on the practices and conditions of Natural Hygiene, which health depend such as the essential elements: Food Water Fresh air Exercise Sleep Rest warmth sunlight Mental Poise Cleanliness To practice Natural Hygiene and its’ philosophy one must stop enervating habits that rob vital nerve en

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The Seven Layers Of Food Fasting

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Feb 3, 2021
5 min

The Seven Layers Of Food Fasting

"Fasting is recognized as a willful refrainment from eating. In a physiological context, fasting may refer to the metabolic status of a person who has not eaten overnight, or to the metabolic state achieved after complete digestion and absorption of a meal." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasting. Fasting can be identified in many forms. It is used for health, ritualistic, religious or ethical purposes. The abstinence from food or drink can be a concern for many who are no

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The ABC's of Natural Supplements.

Brenda Pratt, PhD, CHNHP

Dec 17, 2020
2 min

The ABC's of Natural Supplements.

This may sound crazy, but did you know that the vitamins and minerals we need are found in the foods we eat? Vitamins should come from the foods we eat first. This is the best way to receive your nutrients. However, if you are not able to fulfill your diet with natural supplements from wholesome foods, then supplementing with vitamins you might choose. We all need natural and wholesome foods to help maintain our cellular health to strengthen our body. Our bones and muscl

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