You've heard that an apple a day can keep the doctor away . . . But is that true anymore?
These days, the beautiful, whole fruit has been tossed to the side. And the complex nutrition in the apple has been reduced, extracted and isolated, put into pills and capsules.
Instead of turning ... Views: 1336
Don’t you long for the basics when it comes to nutrition?
With all the nutritional information that’s out there, you can easily get overwhelmed. It can get so bad you may even become paralyzed with ambivalence when picking up your fork . . . or stopped cold with worry when filling up your ... Views: 1334
Unequivocally, our four-legged furry friends play a special role in our lives.
They don’t nag us about our dirty socks or turn up their noses at our less fashionable duds. They comfort us when we’re down. And play with us when we’re feeling good. They keep us active. They help us ... Views: 1316
If the winter cold and darkness are getting you down, here's an uplifting tip. Eat yourself back to merriment.
Yes, food is the best medicine - even when it comes to mental health. Increasingly, doctors are shifting from prescribing drugs to recommending nutritional strategies and exercise to ... Views: 1313
Getting old has many effects on the body from vision loss, loss of mental agility, to more serious health conditions like diabetes, heart and circulatory ailments.
But sugar is a culprit that can wreak havoc on your body and accelerate the aging process.
If you're looking for a powerful ... Views: 1311
Do you think parasites and bacteria are bad for you?
Well, you may be surprised. Because after years of doing everything we can to get rid of these “bugs”, medical researchers are now doing a major reversal.
As scientists are learning, there’s a complex ecosystem of non-human life forms ... Views: 1308
You can't fix a broken heart - even with the best medicine. It just won't get it back to pumping like a healthy one.
While you can help rebuild a traumatized heart to some extent with exercise and good nutrition, the key to heart health is prevention. And when it comes to B vitamins, ... Views: 1291
Raw foods enthusiasts report benefits like more energy, clearer skin, less brain fog and looser jeans.Excited about the benefits, more and more people are turning to raw foods to revitalize their bodies.
But here's the question - do raw foods make you healthier?
While there has yet to be ... Views: 1288
Our imaginations run wild when we listen to ghost stories . . . or watch scary movies . . .
The unknown – the invisible – gets the skin on the back of our necks prickling!
But while ghouls and goblins may make you shiver, there’s another unseen danger lurking about. And whether or not you ... Views: 1286
Usually you have to do a dozen things to stay healthy. Staying healthy often means following a long list of do's and don't's.
Well, what about doing one healthy move and getting 7 health benefits from it? Wouldn't that strike you as a deal worth taking advantage of?
Of course, you would! ... Views: 1278
How often do you feel on the edge? Frustrated . . . anxious . . . tense . . . angry . . .
Whether it’s from arguing with your teenager or getting stuck in traffic, stress is an inevitable part of life. With so much on our schedules and so little time to get things done, we feel stretched to ... Views: 1276
Every year millions of people around the world celebrate during the holiday season. But too often, many people experience adverse health problems that taint the joy of the season.
Why? Because of stress, lack of energy, poor eating or overeating, and more.
Recent studies show that heart ... Views: 1273
“I’m 103,” she says with a twinkle in her eyes and an impish smile.
Born in 1910 in the Southern Canadian prairie town of Bow Island, centenarian Mary Ell is one of those rare people who has cruised past the century mark and is still living life to its fullest.
Want to live to 100? Take ... Views: 1273
You’ve been robbed! If you’re eating food that’s been processed and refined, you’ve been swindled out of all the good stuff in food.
It’s a terrible development, but it’s true. We took out the nourishing things in food, leaving our shelves filled with food that’s empty of nutrition.
As ... Views: 1271
Terrified . . . starving . . . her leg throbbing in pain from the deep sore extending down to her bone . . . the horse had little chance for survival.
Bought at auction by a backyard butcher, this gentle horse - along with 14 cows, 32 goats and sheep and 4 turkeys - was slated for ... Views: 1251
An estimated 30 million Americans have inside of them something growing out of control that's robbing them of health and energy. And most of us have no clue that it's there . . .
A common yeast called Candida albicans lives inside of most of us. Ordinarily your immune system and decent ... Views: 1244
How many times have you spent your lunchtime scarfing down a sandwich while checking social media or squeezing in some work?
Lunch is typically an afterthought. It’s probably the least-enjoyed meal of the day. It’s mostly filled with fast-food, dull sandwiches or – worst of all – a few ... Views: 1241
Women's risk for heart attacks continues to be high.
And the heart attack is just the beginning . . .
According to new data presented at the American College of Cardiology, women tend to die more often at the hospital following a heart attack.[1] And the American Heart Association reports ... Views: 1231
With the holidays comes flu season. Because of this, the foods you choose this month can make or break your merrymaking. See, what you eat can impact your immune system health dramatically.
As you’ll soon discover, how you feast this holiday may determine whether you spend a week on the ... Views: 1224
It’s green . . . it’s nutritious . . . it’s very old . . . and it keeps you feeling young – but do you really know what chlorella is?
Two and a half billion years ago – long before dinosaurs roamed the planet – chlorella and its algae cousins ruled the world. These tiny single-celled ... Views: 1222
So what’s the big deal about organically grown herbs and food? Is it really good for you? Sure, organic crops have less pesticide, herbicide and fungicide residues than conventional crops. And because of this, when you eat organically, you expose yourself to less toxins.
But the health benefits ... Views: 1220
Toxins are everywhere robbing people of vitality and energy. Discover simple yet effective steps to finally get toxins out of your body and life.
Toxins are perhaps the greatest threat to people’s health. Modern living has introduced toxins into the food chain, the air and water. Even ... Views: 1217
The beautiful – and vexing - thing about science and medicine, is that we’re always making new discoveries. And with each new discovery, our understanding of health changes.
For years we’ve been told to ditch saturated fats and replace them with healthy vegetable oils. It spawned a big shift ... Views: 1216
Pregnancy changes everything. No longer are you living just for yourself. You’re now responsible for the new life inside of you as well. And just about everything you do affects that growing baby. When it comes to nutrition, this is especially true. You know - as you gently rub your growing ... Views: 1201
Your eyes are glued to the screen . . . Your heart starts pounding and you get that giddy, alert, excited feeling. As you watch the thriller movie unfold, your body is actually responding like it does to any threat.
It’s called your stress response.
And despite what you may hear, this ... Views: 1196
Either you have it or you know someone who does . . .
Diabetes is a growing health problem globally and nationally. The Centers For Disease Control report 29 million Americans have it and a third of Americans (86 million) with pre-diabetes are close to getting it.[1]
If it’s in your ... Views: 1189
Genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) – crops and livestock that have been genetically engineered - have become a larger and larger part of the food web.
But unfortunately, we’re not getting a choice in whether we eat them or not. We’re not given the option to opt out of bacteria genes in our ... Views: 1188
Imagine your doctor telling you to kiss your sweetheart instead of taking a statin drug. Or to work on your marriage as part of gearing up for flu season.
Outlandish? Perhaps not. You know love makes you feel good. But did you know it’s good for you in a very physical way?
As it turns out, ... Views: 1187
Positive change is never easy. It takes a lot of power to overcome complacency. It takes even more power to fight back against the tendency of the world around us to decay and fall apart.
You need energy to overcome these two big forces working against you. But don’t reach for coffee or sugar ... Views: 1176
There's a healing power right under our noses.If given the right stimulus and environment, the body can heal itself.
In fact, after practicing medicine for over 3 decades, I've come to understand that this may be one of humankind's most powerful ally in fighting illness. Your body is designed ... Views: 1165
Losing weight can be a challenge at any age. But when you get to 40, it can be particularly tough. It requires checking your old habits and developing some new ones. And at this time in life, the old habits can be even harder to break!
However, if you have the right approach, you can still ... Views: 1143
Here’s a little secret when it comes to the medical field . . . While conventional doctors can talk to you about drugs and surgery, few are equipped to talk about health and wellness.
For this reason, a growing number of people consult with holistic doctors as well.
Holistic medical ... Views: 1070
Marisela was feeling taxed – stretched to her limits.
As she explains, “I used to live far away from work and had to sit in traffic for 40-45 min on my way home.” It was hard for her to take care of chores after a long day at work and a commute. To make things worse, continues Marisela, her ... Views: 1067
Hiding in every handshake . . . on every surface . . . in the very air . . . are microbes that can quickly make your life miserable.
You’re under attack every second of every hour!
But don’t worry – while there are lots of immune-boosting tactics, I’m going to show you two of the easiest ... Views: 1054
Worried about staying healthy? Want to improve your immune system strength? I’m about to reveal the one thing in particular you can do to boost your immune system health.
Reduce stress.
Stress undermines your immune system in multiple ways, making it hard for your defenses to protect you ... Views: 1043
Stressed? You’re dealing with a real physical threat to your health. Stress clogs your arteries and shrinks your brain.
Unfortunately, when we’re stressed many of us just make things worse. We overeat. We spend money we don’t have on vacations or lavish treats. We turn to drugs and alcohol. ... Views: 1017
Big problems don’t always need to be solved with big solutions. In fact, often the smallest solutions work best.
Chlorella researcher, Dr. Leon DeSeblo knew this well . . .
Years past his 100 birthday, Dr. DeSeblo pursued his BIG vision tirelessly. And key to his big dream was the tiny green ... Views: 1008
No argument – exercise isn’t an easy thing to do. In fact, even die-hard exercisers can have their days when they just don’t want to move. Fatigue, achy joints or just plain inertia can keep us glued to the couch.
But no matter how strong the urge gets to sit still, fight it. In a minute, ... Views: 941