General Health
The Multi-Vitamin Controversy
January 6th, 2014Last summer it was fish oil. Before that it was vitamin E and beta carotene. Medical researchers love to brand nutritional supplements as harmful and are content to base their findings on flawed studies. The news media have been gleefully complicit in this farce and have vigorously stirred the pot. Now it’s multi-vitamin’s turn. To paraphrase Ronald Reagan, “there they go again.”
Show Me More »Jump Start Your Weight Loss in 2014
January 3rd, 2014The holiday season has come and gone, and with it came the all-too-common extra weight gained from all of that celebratory food and drink. Try using this simple 4-step program to shed those pounds and more, in twenty-one-four.
Show Me More »The Health Benefits of Colon Cleansing
December 10th, 2013The “colon-cleanse,” long disavowed by the medical community, is making a comeback among those drawn to alternative therapies.
Show Me More »Eat Bugs, Lose Weight
December 5th, 2013Discover how some incredibly tiny creatures can have a huge impact on your weight.
Show Me More »Coenzyme Q10 – The Everywhere Vitamin
December 3rd, 2013Discovered in 1957, Coenzyme Q10’s value in protecting heart health has been well-documented. Emerging research studies point to a wide array of health benefits associated with supplementation of this vital nutrient.
Show Me More »Comparison of Popular Thanksgiving Foods
November 22nd, 2013Thanksgiving Day is a time for celebrating with a traditional family feast. The foods at any table can vary depending on region, culture, family preferences or even economic concerns. But can any single food choice be deemed better than all others?
Show Me More »Can Your Cooking Method Impact Insulin Resistance?
November 14th, 2013In your efforts to prevent diabetes and heart disease, make sure you know about the new evidence linking cooking temperature to how effectively our cells use insulin.
Show Me More »What Is Resveratrol? Is it Good for You?
November 4th, 2013It might help prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease and cancer, but are resveratrol supplements your best choice?
Show Me More »Foods that Support Healthy and Vibrant Skin
November 1st, 2013Over 43 billion dollars are spent each year on skin care in the United States. While people are willing to spend time and money on topical treatments, they often undo that good with nutrition that is not skin-friendly. These simple food choices will help make your skin healthier from the inside out.
Show Me More »The Baby Weight Wars
October 17th, 2013How much weight you gain during pregnancy matters – your health, your child’s growth and development and your ability to return to a healthy, pre-pregnancy weight depend on when, how much and how fast it happens.
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