Silvie+Maryl | Upgrading Minds, Transforming Lives

It’s easy to remember to stay hydrated in the summer – the temperature reminds you that you’re thirsty and need water – while in the winter, water is the last thing on our minds. But as we turn on the heaters to keep us warm, we start to get dry skin and chapped lips and we don’t know why. We’re in serious need of hydration. Read More…

Since sulfur deficiency does not cause any “visible” problems, you don’t hear much about this interesting nonmetallic element. But in my cellular nutritional world, this sexy macro-mineral pretty much had me at “for brains and beauty.” Sulfur represents about 0.25% of our total body weight, (kind of like potassium) and in Ayurveda, it’s the pitta element of fire. This beautifying food is a highly detoxing warrior, and in conjunction with phosphorous and manganese, it substantially affects the brain. I’m falling in love with sulfur because it: Read More…

Say good-bye to calories because the new key word when it comes to nutrition is ELECTRICITY. We are electrical beings, conductors of energy, and if we want to change the way we eat, we need to start by changing the way we see food with relation to our bodies. Our brain, our nerve center, tells our entire body what to do through electrical impulses. It uses electricity to communicate through our nervous system, controlling a whole bunch of functions like movement, digestion, and the production of substances that keep us balanced, basically dictating the processing speed of our human computer.  Energy, electricity, electromagnetism – this is what keeps us alive. To what degree we have these factors is what defines our health – or lack of it.

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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. It works with phosphorous to build and maintain bones, and with magnesium for cardiovascular health and skeletal strength. It is also important for the flow of electrical energy in the system and in helping to transport nutrients into the cell. Calcium even plays a role in weight control, will power, and digestive health.

One of the biggest calcium myths is that cow’s milk is the best source to get this amazing essential mineral, and that this means milk is good for our bones. Not true. Read More…

The language of the Universe is symbols. Nature’s design is so perfect that the shape and form of produce from the Plant Kingdom acts like a big sign and indicates what a particular item is good for. In this case, it is obvious that since the walnut looks like a human brain, its purpose is to support this organ.  Let’s get to know this amazing nut a bit deeper. Read More…

Known as “the beauty element”, Silicon might not be as popular as mineral celebrities like Calcium and Iron but it is essential for your health. Silicon is a micromineral found in nature as silica, the most abundant mineral in the Earth’s crust. It is also commonly found in rock crystals like quartz and flint and in sand as Silicon dioxide (SiO2), an active form of silicon used to make glass. In our physical bodies, silicon is present in bone, blood vessels, cartilage, and tendons, assisting them in durability and strength.  This beauty element also provides sheen, resilience and smoothness to our skin, hair and nails. Read More…