Food for Thought
Safe brain boosters for kids Brain cells are the most complex, long-living, and nutritionally demanding cells in the body. Studies show that intelligence, memory, behavior, and concentration are all influenced by proper nutrition, and this is especially important to...
Saying “No” to Statins
Maintain a healthy cholesterol balance without potentially harmful drugs Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs such as Crestor (rosuvastatin), Lipitor (atorvastatin), Zocor (simvastatin), and Pravachol (pravastatin) are ubiquitous these days, with more and more being...
Immunity All-Stars
These five antiviral herbs and nutrients are safe enough to take every day—and strong enough to prevent colds and flu While there really isn’t any single magic bullet that can immediately restore immune function, there are certain nutrients that offer a powerful...
3 Juice Recipes To Help You Enjoy Heart-Healthy Pomegranate
The pomegranate is one of the oldest fruits in recorded history. Native to the area of modern-day Iran and Iraq, the pomegranate has been cultivated since ancient times and has spread through the world. The fruit is about the size of an orange, with a rind ranging...
7 Time-Management Tricks To Reduce Your Stress
One of the biggest stressors for most people is time. We simply don't feel we have enough of it. In fact, most of us do have enough time — we are just not using it in a savvy way. We either waste it or allow others around us to waste our time. Time management doesn't...
Pre-Meal Consumption of Whey Protein Promotes Satiety and Improves Blood Sugar Control
Introduction: Whey protein ingestion has been shown to reduce feelings of hunger and promote satiety making it a valuable aid in weight loss programs. Whey protein during weight loss has also been shown to preserve lean body mass. One of the best strategies for...
Seven Keys to Achieving New Year’s Resolutions
I absolutely love this time of year. It allows me to fully examine my life and, of course, assess if I achieved the goals that I set for the previous year. I began 2015 with seven resolutions and am happy to report that I kept every one of them. Honestly, I think it...
Eat Prunes and Plums for Healthy Bones
Introduction Prunes (dried plums) are most popularly used for their laxative effects, but a growing body of research indicates that prunes offer significant benefits to bone health. In a 2001 study, prunes were shown to help offset women’s significantly increased risk...
Tamiflu for Flu Symptoms and Viral Infections? The Emperor has No Clothes!
Introduction Oseltamivir, brand name Tamiflu, was released onto the market in 1999 for the treatment of influenza. Despite is wild popularity – over 6 billion prescriptions for a 5 day course costs about $135 - results from detailed analysis have called its...
7 Tips For Better Communication In All Of Your Relationships
A major cause of stress for most people is the realm of interpersonal relationships. Whether with your partner, at home with family members, with friends, and on the job, relationships are tough. Everyone has unique needs and desires, and unique ways of expressing...