Is Your Medicine Making You Sick?
Ever since we were children, we’ve been told to take pills when we feel bad—for headaches, insomnia, indigestion, aches and pains, even mild depression, to name a few common complaints. TV ads reinforce this message, with experts telling us what pills to take...
5 Natural Supplements To Help You Avoid Catching A Summer Cold
Toss your sweaters to the side, because summer is officially here! However, you may be tempted to keep those Kleenex around. After all, a lot of folks get upper respiratory ailments this time of year, perhaps due to the change of weather or complications related to...
The Minimalist’s Guide To Detoxing Your Body Using Healthy Foods
When you hear the word “detox,” do you cringe a little bit? Many people associate detox diets with fasting, but the best approach may be to detoxify gradually, with fresh and delicious food. Detoxing your body doesn’t have to be unpleasant. A sound approach to aiding...
15 Simple Ways To Eat More Fruits And Veggies
Take a look at your typical plate of food. Do you have a piece of meat and some potatoes? Or maybe pasta and a hamburger? In other words, is your diet looking pretty…well…beige? If you’re eating a lot of beige food, chances are you’re not getting enough fresh fruits...
Create Lucid Dreams for a Better Life
Introduction: If you ever been asleep and aware that you were dreaming you were likely experiencing what is referred to as a “lucid dream.” New research from researchers in the UK is showing that the ability to have lucid dreams equates to better mental health and...
Unbelievable! FDA Approves New Sleep Drug Despite Lots of Questions Unanswered
Introduction: The FDA recently announced the approval of a new type of sleeping pill from Merck known as Belsomna® (suvorexant) despite significant safety concerns. This approval calls into question whether the FDA is more concerned about protecting the health of...
Understanding the Telomere Theory of Aging and What You Can Do About It
Are telomeres the key to aging? The latest, and most likely, program theory of aging is the telomere shortening theory. Telomeres are the end-cap segments of DNA (our genetic material). Each time a cell replicates, a small piece of DNA is taken off the end of each...
Real Strategies to Boost the Immune System
Do you find yourself or your loved ones always getting sick during the cold and flu season? Join Dr. Murray on his recorded webinar: Real Strategies to Boost the Immune System. The natural product industry has some fantastic products for colds and the flu, but...
Endive – Healing Food Facts
Endive is a chicory green that is today, much more popular in Europe than in the United States. Although its recognition is growing, it is still largely under valued. Endive is a member of the Compositae family, along with artichokes, dandelions, and lettuce. Chicory...
Resveratrol Shown to Improve Memory and Brain Function
Introduction: Resveratrol is a plant compound similar to flavonoids. It is found in low levels in the skin of red grapes, red wine, cocoa powder, baking chocolate, dark chocolate, peanuts, and mulberry skin. Red wine is perhaps the most recognized source of...