Quote of the Day
"When you treat the symptoms of a disease, you don’t get to the root cause of the problem. Sometimes the solution to a problem is so simple that we can’t believe it. We therefore overlook it." Exerpt from: Could There Be a Cure for Heart Disease?
read moreThe Truth about Vitamin D Toxicity
There has been a great deal of talk recently on the research showing the benefits of Vitamin D. These studies are showing that Vitamin D deficiencies are being linked to many diseases, including breast and colon cancer, prostate cancer, high blood pressure,...
read moreOur lifestyle choices really do matter!
Did anyone see Oprah yesterday? They had the 20 Years Younger Challenge results on and one woman got off of her blood pressure and cholesterol meds and her cholesterol dropped 100 points in just 2 months with lifestyle changes alone!! Not only that but they ALL felt...
read moreAre you on cholesterol, blood pressure and stomach acid drugs?
The prescriptions we take to regulate cholesterol, blood pressure and stomach acid are supposed to make us healthier. But could these medications be doing us more harm than good? The Other Drug Problem By Pamela Weintraub He had been a faculty member in three...
read moreGlutathione: The “Superhero” of all Antioxidants
Antioxidants are imparative to helping our bodies combat the abundance of free radicals we are exposed to on a regular basis! The snowball effect of free radicals destroys our cells and causes them to act abnormally and has been linked to virtually every chronic...
read moreEverything You Know About Nutrition Is Wrong
In today's world with all of the magazine articles and research studies...how do we know what is real and what is hype? Well, in all reality...it all comes down to the basics and common sense! That's why I love Men's Journal Magazine. Here's a great article on the...
read moreWhy do we need Vitamin D?
I was reading this article in Medical News Today and was amazed (as usual) at how much a single vitamin can affect our health! Read on... Why Vitamin D is so important: It is crucial for the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorous, which have various...
read more6 Ways to eat more Omega-3 Fats
There's no doubt about it...Omega-3 Fatty Acids are good for you! Omega-3's are especially known for improving heart health. From naturally lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, reducing the risk of clotting in the arteries and reducing inflammation, quality...
read more5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp!
I love reading things to help keep my brain engaged & focused! Here are some recommendations from Dr Oz on keeping your brain sharp! Eat more veggies - yum Play mind games - love crosswords Sign up for dance lessons - does Zumba count? Wear a helmet - Dah!...
read moreThe Importance of Preventative Heart Health
Heart disease affects the heart, and includes coronary heart disease, heart attack, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure and congenital heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. which is why prevention is so...
read more25 Ridiculously Healthy Foods from Prevention.com
I love Prevention.com for all of the great healthy living tips! The following power foods can claim big bragging rights: They can fend off serious diseases like diabetes and cancer and heart problems; fortify your immune system; protect and smooth your skin; and help...
read moreBust the common cold and flu with these 9 Power Foods
The common cold and flu can take you and your family OUT! There are some really easy things you can do to significantly reduce your chances of getting hit by these terrible bugs. One of them is to nourish your body! I love Prevention magazine because they offer ways...
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