Want to tap into the benefits of healthy living? There’s no better time to do so than spring . . .
Spring is a time of new beginnings . . . the time to plant seeds for growth, both figuratively and literally. As the sun starts to warm the earth, energizing the world around you, it’s easier to ... Views: 1552
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: 1171
You love your smartphone – right?
How many good things has it done for you today? From connecting with friends to getting restaurant reviews, our phones are invaluable.
However, there’s also a downside to our phones. As we focus on our phone, we often neglect dealing with things in the ... Views: 1401
If you have great intentions of eating healthy . . . but get sidetracked by sweets . . . you’re not alone!
According to Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, MD author of Beat Sugar Cravings Now!, the average American eats about 150 pounds of added sugar each year in processed foods and drinks. That’s more ... Views: 1336
Simon Donato was having doubts.
“I’m not sure I’m going to make it!” he muttered, using his whole body to leverage the pedals on his bike. His legs throbbed and a sense of utter exhaustion was slowly creeping into his body. He wasn’t sure he had enough stamina to keep going.
Host for the ... Views: 1721
I have to admit, sometimes I’m a little worried when I see all the publicity and awareness about breast cancer. Certainly I consider breast cancer a significant threat. As an integrative doctor, specializing in women’s health, I’ve seen enough patients battling this disease to know this ... Views: 1398
Did you know the star comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, froze with stage fright the first time he got in front of an audience?
The audience chased him off the stage with derisive laughter and boos. He had to fight through the shame and fear from this early experience to gain the poise that has made ... Views: 1462
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: 1220
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: 1185
Everyone knows how to breathe, right?
But did you know breathing can be a powerful stress buster and good medicine for your health?
When you combine this familiar activity with some mindfulness techniques, you transform inhaling and exhaling into meditation. And with meditation ... Views: 1735
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: 1313
Every time I see my patient, Eddie*, I always tell him, “Eddie, when I grow up, I want to be like you.”
Eddie buzzes with energy. At 88 years old he’s full of life – more healthy and active than many 20-year-olds I know.
Eddie says the secret to his vitality is coffee. In my opinion the ... Views: 2196
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: 1304
When your mind starts to leave you, you’re powerless in a profound way. It’s why Alzheimer’s and dementia are so scary.
Tragically, medicine offers few answers for these diseases.
None of the drugs used for dementia actually stop memory loss. They only seem to slow the progression a little ... Views: 1779
“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: 1267
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: 1191
When summer hits, there’s nothing better than moving the kitchen outside. Not only does it keep the house cooler, dinner tastes so much more delicious off the grill. Nothing beats that touch of fire.
However, there’s a hidden danger to this summer treat that often gets overlooked. It’s not ... Views: 1649
You may have heard about the superfood known as chlorella. But do you know how powerful its unique nutrition is?
Let me tell you how chlorella changed one man’s life over 60 years ago . . .
At age 54, Hideo Nakayama had just about given up hope. His doctors had given him no more than 5 ... Views: 2095
No matter how vigilant you are, your skin takes a beating. It's a tough world out there - and your skin is on the front lines.
However, all is not lost. You don't have to resign yourself to your skin showing every battle it has waged with the elements.
Nor do you have to suffer further ... Views: 1706
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: 1039
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: 1012
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: 1184
In the midst of the weekday morning whirlwind, many of us barely give breakfast a second thought.
But did you know breakfast can impact not only your children’s whole day – but even their life?
Children who get a good breakfast regularly perform better in school and score higher on IQ ... Views: 1408
You’re at your wit’s end . . .
You’ve gone to doctor after doctor . . . You’ve tried prescription drugs . . . But you still feel sick – perhaps even worse than before!
The truth is, conventional medicine largely ignores one of the biggest health threats we face . . . The root cause of ... Views: 1404
Love smoothies but feel like you’re ready for a new twist on your old favorites? There’s nothing like an unusual (and healthy) ingredient to add some new life to your smoothie-making. It’s great to find new smoothie recipes . . . but even better to become a creative smoothie maestro.
So with ... Views: 1523
Humans are pretty inventive. Our creativity has changed our quality of life infinitesimally over the centuries.
But nature still outdoes us in many areas. We have yet to best the sophistication, flexibility, and precise responsiveness of our immune system when it comes to warding off illness ... Views: 1656
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: 1303
Toxins can sneak into your body through the water you drink . . . the food you eat . . . the air you breathe . . . even the medicines you take!
Toxins are everywhere. It’s impossible to avoid them. They’re an integral part of modern life.
However, that doesn’t mean you have to drown in this ... Views: 1607
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: 1329
Nothing revolutionizes your health like the power of green. The way I see it, the more green goodness you get in your diet, the better.
Better yet, mix it up! Each plant on this planet has its own particular flavor and aesthetics. Not to mention its unique nutritional value.
So while the ... Views: 1515
Nothing revolutionizes your health like the power of green. The way I see it, the more green goodness you get in your diet, the better.
Better yet, mix it up! Each plant on this planet has its own particular flavor and aesthetics. Not to mention its unique nutritional value.
So while the ... Views: 1483
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: 935
There’s really no polite way to talk about bowel movements. For this reason, many of us simply try to ignore what goes on in the bathroom.
But by doing so, we put our health at risk!
See, most of us – even most doctors – ignore this important bodily function. Yet despite its ban from ... Views: 2821
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: 1270
You could see the pure joy in each of the three horses as they charged across the field . . .
Their tails flying in the wind . . . their hooves pounding . . . the whinnies and neighs filling the air . . . these horses were experiencing the kind of happiness that only comes on the heels of ... Views: 1751
Usually we think of a green smoothie recipe as just a recipe . . . nothing more. It’s good for our health, but that’s about where the impact stops.
Not so with the Green Machine smoothie. . .
Because this green smoothie recipe didn’t just liven up some cells on the inside . . . it ... Views: 1661
The adaptogen, eleuthero, has a solid track record for boosting mental performance in a pretty unique way.
In fact, it may help us stay sharp just when we need it the most!
What do I mean? Let’s take a trip back in time – fifty years ago . . .
Imagine you work as a wireless telegraph ... Views: 1468
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: 1158
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: 1245
Don't get stuck thinking spring cleaning stops with cleaning your house. Spring is the time to clean out the junk that's built up in your body . . . your mind . . . and your overall life.
If you take advantage of this season of renewal, clean out thoroughly! Make space for all the new and ... Views: 1744
Chlorophyll has numerous health benefits. And while mostly forgotten over the last 70 years, the wonders of this ‘green magic’ are slowly but surely reemerging.
Chlorophyll Is The Root of Life
Deep within every photosynthesizing plant cell on this planet is the green pigment, chlorophyll. ... Views: 1637
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: 1283
Have you eaten your greens today? How about your SUPER greens?
Yes, green veggies are good for you . . . but there’s a whole other class of green foods that are even better. And these greens are considered one of the superfood groups because of their incredible nutrition.
What are these ... Views: 1614
It’s hard to go back to the rigor of work after the relaxed pace of summer. You have to give up junkie novels on the beach and barbecues for commuter traffic, power meetings and deadlines.
This shift requires you to get you’re A-game on, sharpen up your reflexes and perform at your best. It ... Views: 1896
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: 1067
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
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: 1264
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: 1046
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: 1306
Are you taking your eyes for granted despite all they do for you?
Your eyes allow you to relate to people, live your life independently and enjoy many of the beauties of the world. But it's easy to take them for granted until it's too late to do much to help them . . .
Velva didn't. In her ... Views: 1761