Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, and Weight Gain: What’s the Link?
Insulin resistance has been a hot topic with the new weight loss drugs hitting the market. But inflammation also plays a factor in weight gain. If you’re tired of being on the weight loss rollercoaster despite all your best efforts, you’re not alone. Studies show that almost half of all American adults attempt to lose […]
5 Tricks to Manage Your Halloween Candy
October is all about Halloween fun! Costumes are planned. Pumpkins are being carved. Haunted houses and family-friendly spook nights are on the schedule. You may even put a few decorations out. But if you ask any kid (or kid at heart), they’ll tell you Halloween candy is the true star of season. According to the […]
How to Go Gluten-Free & 5 Reasons It Will Make Your Gut Health Happy
“Gluten-free” is no longer a term used only by the Celiac community. Now, gluten-free foods and diets have become popular among those with digestive problems, chronic pain and inflammation, and thyroid issues, plus those looking to simply improve their gut health. Has your doctor recommended you try a gluten-free diet? Or perhaps you are just […]
8 Mobility Exercises and Tips to Improve Joint Flexibility and Function
Having tight and stiff joints can feel like being trapped in your own body. Here are 8 exercises to keep your joints flexible. If you want to move with ease or achieve higher athletic goals, then it might be time to start focusing on mobility. Sometimes the key to improving your flexibility is not just […]
7 Ways to Reduce Inflammation in the Body
Inflammation does more than make your joints hurt. It can also stop you from reaching your health goals. Here’s how to reduce inflammation in the body fast by making simple changes to the foods you eat and beyond. If you’ve ever dealt with chronic inflammation, you know that it’s not something you want to live […]
How to Prevent Arthritis & Reduce Risk of Painful Joints
Learn what you can do to help avoid arthritis and reduce your risk of developing stiff and painful joints. According to recent reports, in the United States alone, 24% of all adults live with arthritis. Now, you might be thinking that arthritis is something you deal with when you are older or in your retirement […]
5 Ways a Cleanse Can “Bring Sexy Back”
This is still one of my favorite catchy tunes. It’s a great song by Justin Timberlake, but unfortunately “Bring sexy back” isn’t as easy as belting out some lyrics to your steering wheel. If it was as easy as singing that song, I don’t think two out of every three people in America today would […]
Eat More Greens: They Do Your Body Good
How many times have you been told (or said to your kids) “eat your vegetables”? Probably more than you can count. While we all inherently know that eating fruits and vegetables is good for us, how they actually impact our bodies isn’t as commonly talked about. That said, here are seven great reasons to load […]
Healthy Pineapple Grilled Chicken Recipe
This pineapple grilled chicken recipe is guaranteed to check all the boxes for kids and parents alike. Plus, it is extremely easy to make for a quick, weeknight dinner. There’s nothing more refreshing than the sweet taste of pineapple. But its mouth-watering flavors aren’t its only claim to fame. Pineapple also carries with it some […]
Everyday Aches & Pains: Is It Inflammation?
Ever wake up with body aches and pains and wonder what you did? Inflammation could be the source! But here’s a surprising fact. Inflammation isn’t necessarily a bad thing for your body. In fact, it can be a good thing in some cases. That’s because inflammation is your body’s way of defending itself from simple […]
What is the Vagus Nerve?
Research has found that the gut and the brain are actually connected! The information highway connecting the two is called THE VAGUS NERVE, aka Cranial Nerve X. The super-powerful nerve meanders throughout your body, connecting your brain to the rest of your organs, and transmitting information back and forth between them. As a matter of […]
Eating Chia Seeds Lowers Blood Pressure and Inflammation
They may be tiny, but chia seeds are a superfood that can help you fight heart disease, lower blood pressure, increase energy levels, and promote weight loss. Chia seeds are rich in essential fats, are a good source of protein and potassium, and work as an antioxidant. A study by the University of Toronto, published […]
Celery Helps Lower High Blood Pressure and Inflammation
Trying to defeat high blood pressure and inflammation? Adding plenty of vegetables to your diet on a regular basis can help get blood pressure under control without producing side effects. As you peruse the produce counter, be sure to pick up a bunch of celery, a vegetable that has been known to fight high blood […]
Quickest Ways to Lose Weight Naturally
Losing weight can be a struggle no matter your age, gender, or ancestry. It can also feel like you’re fighting a losing battle when all those low-fat diets, pills, and pre-packaged meal plans don’t work how you’d hoped they would. Eventually, you start to feel like a failure. But, don’t give up yet. Here are […]
10 good reasons to eat grapefruit
Grapefruit is one of the most popular citrus fruits. It’s enjoyed by millions of people and often eaten regularly as a breakfast staple as well as a popular snack. Grapefruits are also one of the most highly regarded fruits when it comes to valuable nutrients and health benefits. Grapefruits contain powerful antioxidants and nutrients, such as […]
Best strategies for a disease-free life
You don’t have to settle for disease. There are easy natural interventions that can help prevent and heal the diseases that plague people in today’s Western world. Each of these interventions addresses one or more of the primary strategies for becoming disease-free. These strategies are Reducing body inflammation Supporting the immune system Establishing a healthy […]
Three big reasons why butter is better
Whether you’re baking goodies or eating your morning toast, butter is clearly the better choice because of its health benefits and delicious taste. It was the choice of our ancestors when heart disease and high cholesterol were virtually unknown, and today research is documenting what those folks instinctively knew. Here are reasons why butter is […]
Salt baths for detoxification
The body’s capacity for detoxification of environmental pollutants is not endless. Daily our exposure to toxic substances is on the rise as new materials and substances are synthesized in chemical laboratories. These chemicals end up in our air, water and food. On average U.S. citizens have residues from over 400 toxic compounds in their bodies […]
Honey Heals Stubborn Wounds
A new type of wound dressing based on the chemical structure of honey has been found to cure stubborn wounds that refuse to heal under traditional dressings in over 70% of cases. Scientist Professor Paul Davis, part of the team behind the invention of the home pregnancy test, has used honey as his inspiration for […]
Understanding pH and food reactions
In part1 and part 2 of this series on understanding pH, we discussed the role of chewing and the role of the stomach. While those are the most important parts of the discussion, there is a key job that must be done here at the small intestine where food reactions can occur. What happens at the small intestine […]
Compelling Reasons to Go Gluten Free
For many, going to a lifestyle of whole foods that is free of hormones, antibiotics, pesticides and other drugs fails to result in as much improvement as expected. Rather than give up and go back to fast foods or processed items, you need to continue figuring out what in both your diet and your environment, […]
