We hear much to do about antioxidants, eat your colorful fruits and vegetables, six servings per day! But what exactly are antioxidants, why should we eat them, and are there some that are super antioxidants? … [Read more...] about Are You Making This Powerful Antioxidant?
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Why You Must Get Outside Now
April 15, 2020, most of the world was in “lock-down” so we could flatten the curve. We all complied, believing those in charge. We are now sixteen months into this new normal and much has come to light about how we can build our immune systems against the virus. One of these may surprise you. … [Read more...] about Why You Must Get Outside Now
This Hormone Makes Counting Calories Irrelevant
You're probably thinking I'm going to talk about Insulin. While Insulin plays a significant role in weight gain, I often call it Miracle Grow for fat cells, that's not the hormone I'm going to be talking about today. Our health and life depend on how accurately instructions are conveyed to our cells so that they can act in harmony. It is this communication between our cells that will determine … [Read more...] about This Hormone Makes Counting Calories Irrelevant
Scientists Warn About Cell Phones and Cancer
Most everyone has one and they are like an appendage to our bodies, with us everywhere we go. But are they truly safe? Two scientists told the U.S. House Subcommittee on Domestic Policy that the use of cell phones may raise the risk of brain cancer. The concern came from Dr. Ronald Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, and Dr. David Carpenter, director of the … [Read more...] about Scientists Warn About Cell Phones and Cancer
How to Keep Your Brain Healthy as You Age
I think we all want to live a long time, but we want our brains to keep functioning at a high level, right? The old saying “you want to be all there when you get there” couldn’t be closer to the truth for all of us. Moderate cognitive decline is common as we age, forgetting some people's names, a name of a movie, or the name of an old boyfriend, but what you start to see with dementia is … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Brain Healthy as You Age
How to Switch on Longevity
Who doesn’t want to live a longer, healthier life? There is a difference between “lifespan” and “health span” though, and you want both. No one wants to live a long time without the ability to take care of themselves and enjoy the things that they love. What We Know We know aging is inevitable, but some things can slow down the common signs of aging that begin to show up. You lose 3-5% of … [Read more...] about How to Switch on Longevity
Do You Have Worms In Your Body?
It gives you the creeps when you think about having worms in you. The reality is, we all have them, it’s whether they are out of control or not. About 50% of the population has an over-population of parasites in their bodies and they don’t realize it. These guys can put a big burden on the immune system and show up as some interesting symptoms. When we think of “worms” or parasites, we often … [Read more...] about Do You Have Worms In Your Body?
