Forget Energy Drinks: Get Energy the Healthy Way
Are we willing to accept the double to triple levels of caffeine found in the energy drinks our kids are consuming compared to what we drank at their age? If we are, we must prepare for the adrenal exhaustion that will occur by the time these kids are ready for college. If we are not willing […]
Reduce High Blood Pressure with Garlic
Garlic can be used to reduce blood pressure levels in people with uncontrolled hypertension, even if they are already being unsuccessfully treated with medication, according to an Austrialian trial. Although garlic is known for a range of health benefits, this is one of the first conclusive studies into its cardiovascular benefits. Why experts say garlic […]
Improve Your Memory with Dark Grapes
There is more to grapes than healthy sweetness for kids, at least in the dark-colored ones. Dark grapes are an anti-aging powerhouse with a long list of benefits that includes protection against asthma, migraine, constipation, indigestion, fatigue, kidney disorders, macular degeneration, cataracts, high cholesterol, edema, and antibacterial activity. Perhaps the most exciting news about dark grapes […]
Four Facets of Fitness
Many times when we think about creating fitness in life we really only engage one facet of fitness, the most common being diet or exercise. But the avenue to creating a truly “fit life” must be multi-faceted. Incorporating efforts in each of four areas of fitness will facilitate comprehensive fitness. Physical Fitness is the first component. […]
Combat Wrinkles By Eating Chocolate
The good news for chocolate lovers the world over is that Swiss based Barry Callebaut, the world’s largest chocolate manufacturer, has brought out a new range of chocolate that claims to combat wrinkles, smooth the skin and slow the aging process. The new chocolate is known as Acticoa, and it contains antioxidants that are said to […]
The Best Oil for Cooking
I was recently asked by a patient, “What is the best oil to cook with?” That is a great question amidst the significant amount of misinformation on cooking oils found on the internet. Although I was aware of the toxic effects of vegetable oils I was not aware of the extent of the toxic effect […]
The Ultimate Ice Cream Shake…Without Ice Cream
This magical recipe will fool everyone who drinks it. I had numerous children in my neighborhood tell me that it was the best ice cream shake they ever had. If they knew how healthy it was or what was actually in it, they would have never tried it! This shake will provide the essential […]
Grow your own probiotics: kombucha tea
Another fermented beverage with many health benefits is a fermented tea called Kombucha. Kombucha is a living beverage made from tea, sugar and the culture colony known as SCOBY. SCOBY stands for symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. Kefir grains are actually SCOBYs too although not referred to as such. Unlike kefir, Kombucha is primarily […]
The Science of Soup Vegetables Explained
Homemade soups are great for a number of reasons. A handful of leftover ingredients that are about to expire can be quickly combined into a broth that is both nutritious and delicious, and no two batches are ever quite the same. Specific vegetables can be added to address specific health concerns. This article will cover […]
Grow Your Own Probiotics: Kefir
Virtually every culture promotes some kind of fermented food/beverage. That is not surprising when you consider the tremendous health benefits from the probiotics that fermentation produces. Kefir is one of the best. Join in and learn to grow your own probiotics, starting with kefir. Fermented foods are significant sources of amino acids, vitamins and minerals. […]
Adrenal and thyroid glands can make or break your life
(Health Secrets) In today’s world, the stress on the adrenal glands is almost unconscionable. Yet, the adrenal and thyroid glands function as sentries between stress in your life and malfunction in your body. Repairing the adrenal glands is of paramount importance to anyone seeking to restore their health. The thyroid is connected to the adrenals and, […]
When is the best time to take supplements?
More than fifty percent of adults in the United States take dietary supplements, but many people don’t consider the best time to take supplements. Among the most popular supplements – including multivitamins, B-complex vitamins, calcium, and vitamins C, D, and E – are ones that offer more benefits when taken in the morning while others […]
Best Foods to Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally
Do you think you may have high blood pressure ? If you do you may not know it, as high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) doesn’t have unique symptoms. Finding out if you do have high blood pressure is a good idea, because blood pressure increases risk for heart attacks and strokes as well […]
People who enjoy cooking at home live longer healthier lives
Cooking at home can help to extend your life, according to a recent study. As well as the potential nutritional benefits of cooking at home, the study found that cooking at home was linked with better mental and social health, and with increased levels of physical activity. What did the study show? The study was […]
Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Health benefits of cinnamon? Most of us think of cinnamon as merely something that makes food taste fantastic, but there is much more to this mighty herb. Studies have shown that just a small amount, about 1/2 teaspoon, can reduce high blood pressure and significantly lower cholesterol. But that’s not all. Cinnamon has a long […]
Selenium Purifies the Body of Mercury
While high levels of mercury are often found in large species of fish, a more important factor to consider is the relative amount of selenium the fish contains. Selenium, also abundant in seafood, actually helps remove mercury from the body. Thus, consuming certain types of seafood (and other foods) that have a high selenium to […]
Are You Sitting Your Way to Heart Disease?
Most people consider that getting in a few workouts a week and meeting standard exercise guidelines for general health lowers their risk of heart disease and other killers linked to a sedentary lifestyle. But not everyone agrees that the time you spend sweating at the gym is independent of how much time you spend on […]
Seven ways cayenne pepper help the body heal
Cayenne comes from chili peppers, and is most often found in powdered form. But there is nothing to stop you from consuming chili peppers directly for their cayenne. If you want to pay attention to the heat index of the cayenne you consume, it is best determined with powdered cayenne. The heat generation index for […]
Acid Reflux – More than Just a Burp
“Acid reflux occurs when the acidic contents of the stomach pass up into the esophagus, and the sphincter muscle –- the barrier between the two –- has a defect, so it cannot block the acid,” said Dr. Anish Sheth, a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at Yale University. Dr. Anish was interviewed on this topic by […]
Do tomatoes work as well as statins to lower cholesterol?
Is it possible that the common tomato can do as good a job at lowering cholesterol as statins, and do it for a fraction of the cost and without horrid side effects? Recent research from Australia is showing the answer to this question is a resounding yes. These researchers found that 25 mg of lycopene, […]
Progesterone is the World’s Best Kept Hormone Secret
Progesterone may be the overlooked steroid hormone, but without it there can be no hormonal balance and no homeostasis. Optimal levels of progesterone are essential for the maintenance and balance of our internal terrain. When we have managed to reach a state of homeostasis, we live the good life and feel full of energy and […]
