Getting old is a frightening prospect. Most of us worry we’ll no longer be able to enjoy life and instead face one frustration after another. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As many spunky and vital seniors testify, with the right attitude and a strategic approach to healthy living, your ... Views: 1542
Did you know that much of your body is really in its teenage years? Or even toddlerhood?
You may have been counting your birthdays diligently. But your body is on a different schedule. Cells are reborn and tissue is renewed frequently during your lifetime.
By applying his revolutionary ... Views: 1546
You probably already knew carrots, squash and leafy greens are nutritious. But did you know why they’re so good for you?
The yellow and orange hues signal the presence of vitamin A. Leafy greens and green superfoods like chlorella also have lots of vitamin A. But the green pigment, ... Views: 1391
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: 1283
Is your local cornucopia exploding? Do you walk away from the farmers’ market with more produce than you know what to do with?
Time to make smoothies galore! There is nothing like a smoothie for turning fresh fruits into a flavorful, beautiful, refreshing snack in a glass!
But while fresh ... Views: 1408
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: 1136
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: 1210
What organs are essential for health?
If you talk to a western doctor, they’d probably first tell you the heart or brain is the most important. In contrast, a Traditional Chinese Medical doctor would most likely assign this honor to the liver.
An amazing organ, the liver . . .
• Plays ... Views: 1436
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: 1221
Unique among organisms, green plants contain the pigment chlorophyll which gives them the power to turn the sun’s energy into stored biochemical energy.
Chlorella has a higher concentration of chlorophyll than any green plant on the planet. Because of this - combined with its powerful ... Views: 1394
How often do you reach for caffeine or sugar when you're dying for some energy?
And then you end up with shaky hands and lower energy after a few hours!
No need to go through that energy roller coaster!
Instead put these natural, healthy alternatives to work for you. These 3 nutritional ... Views: 2476
Squeamish about needles?
What if those needles could heal safely and . . . painlessly? You may have heard about acupuncture, a form of alternative medicine developed in China that uses very fine needles to resolve health problems.
But you may not have heard how effective and ... Views: 1952
Every parent wants their children to be healthy . . . but making that happen can be a challenge.
With all the sweet temptations on one side . . . and children's finicky taste buds on the other, it's hard to get your kids to eat the food their body needs to grow.
But supplements, on the ... Views: 4447
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: 1268
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: 1061
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: 1183
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: 1214
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: 1212
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: 1198
In 1972, a group of Stanford University researchers did an experiment that highlighted a critical tool for fast weight loss. If you want to lose the pounds, this discovery makes all the difference . . .
The researchers placed an enticing marshmallow treat in front of each child participating ... Views: 4057
Is your pet’s misery making you miserable too? Your dog won’t stop scratching. She whines and wiggles when you’re trying to relax on the couch.
Or maybe it’s your cat . . . he paws at his ears, looking irritated. And you find telltale signs of digestive upset around the house.
If you’re ... Views: 1403
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: 1233
Giving thanks is more than just a simple act . . . in fact it holds enormous power.
As you’ll soon discover, by making the word “thank you” have more meaning in your life, you can transform your day, your world . . . your life.
But this is nothing new. In fact, to begin explaining what I ... Views: 1416
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: 1265
If you breathe, you need your lungs.
That may seem obvious. But many of us don't think to much about these two hardworking air sacs that keep us breathing.
Lungs don't only serve us the oxygen we need . . . they work hand in hand with the heart. They are part of our immune system. And they ... Views: 1499
Almost despairing, a young family approached the animal rescue organization, The Gentle Barn, seeking help. After being treated with anti-inflammatory medications, their little dog, Sofia, had developed a hole in her stomach. No medical intervention worked and they were worried they’d lose this ... Views: 1425
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: 1218
You eat to feed your cells and nourish your body . . . but did you know that when it comes to your health, you need to feed your non-human cells as well?
What?!
Here’s a startling fact . . . you’re not entirely human. In fact your body has more bacterial cells than human cells – trillions ... Views: 2164
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: 1235
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: 1279
When the sun crosses the equator, the hours of daylight equal the hours of night. This occurs only two times each year – during the spring and the fall equinoxes.
These equinoxes are special times of year. At these moments, we are poised on the brink of extremes: Cold winter and scorching ... Views: 1752
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause dozens of health problems.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can make your tongue swell, turn your skin yellow, make you incontinent and interfere with your sense of taste and smell. It can cause joint pain and give you pins and needles. It can cause depression, ... Views: 1495
You may have heard about her . . .
Just a freshman in college, Lauren Hill is doing incredible things . . .
She just played in her first NCAA basketball game, scoring 4 points with two uncontested layups . . .
She’s now gracing the front of a Wheaties box . . .
And she’s been ... Views: 1382
Some big, unfounded rumors are circulating about nutritional supplements.
And they’re circulating under the guise of science and experience. But instead of helping you make wiser choices for your health, they do the opposite. They make it harder.
Because these false tales ignore volumes of ... Views: 1395
When Dara Torres won her 12th Olympic gold medal in swimming in 2008, her age fueled rumors of performance-enhancing drugs. At age 41, she was more than twice the age of her competitors.
But regular blood tests proved drugs didn’t get Dara to the finish line before the rest of the pack. ... Views: 1440
“I would rather take a handful of eleuthero than a cartload of gold and jewels.”[1]
So said Li Shih-Chen, one of the world’s first pharmacologists.
Five centuries ago, Li Shih-Chen wrote a 52-volume manuscript documenting the treatments used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Among the ... Views: 1524
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: 1329
Flu seasons around the corner . . . and even worse epidemics seem to be poised to spread through the country.
Is our medical system prepared for these threats? We worry and question our doctors anxiously, hoping for some answers.
But while conventional medical interventions can make a ... Views: 1605