A relaxing massage when we are feeling tense, stressed, or merely enduring some tough muscle pain, is a great treat. I’m sure that’s something we can all agree on. Considering all the different culturally influenced rituals and techniques that can be used in massage, Swedish massage is considered one of the most thriving, particularly in … Read more
Vitamin D deficiency is a growing health issue. Many people — particularly those living in northern climes — are simply not getting enough of this essential nutrient, especially during darker winter months. According to a study published in the journal PLOS One, February appears to be the worst month of all. Some experts assert that … Read more
6 Reasons to do Yoga That Have Nothing to do with Losing Weight After the passing of yoga guru BKS Iyengar we look at the legacy he leaves behind. Iyengar helped bring yoga to the West and inspired an international community of yogis. Iyengar knew that yoga was for everyone – that no physical or … Read more
Researchers and mothers alike have long known that vitamin D builds strong bones, but who would have thought the sunshine vitamin played a critical role in heart health as well? A recent German study found that high-dose vitamin D supplements decreased the levels of an inflammation-causing cytokine and boosted concentrations of interleukin 10, an anti-inflammatory … Read more
What’s not to love about magnesium? The mineral juices every cell in the body and has a hand in more than 300 biochemical reactions. Subtract it from the bodily equation and nerves stutter, insulin goes haywire, and the heart’s steadfast beat loses its rhythm. And that’s only the half of it. A lack of the … Read more
Move over blueberries; black elderberry are richer in some important antioxidants When it comes to our health, antioxidants are nature’s good guys. And when we’re concerned about our immune health, the black elderberry is a real hero. Now adults and children can harness the antioxidant power of black elderberries with the unique Sambucol black elderberry … Read more
So, it’s a new year – and does a new year mean for a new you? What are your resolutions? You may want to eat more healthily, get a better work life balance, take up a new sport. There are all sorts of ways you can make changes in your life to look and feel … Read more
Also referred to as Chinese apple or ‘jewel of the winter’ in Northern America, Pomegranates are ruby red fruits that grow on pomegranate bush. Pomegranate fruits are berries that resemble an apple only that they have seeds. They are among the most popular fruits in the universe. Pomegranates have been in existence for thousands of … Read more
Trying to prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol is like trying to prevent obesity by cutting out lettuce. In 2012, cardiologist Stephen Sinatra and I came together to write a book, The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Cholesterol Won’t Prevent Heart Disease and the Statin-Free Plan That Will. We believe that a weird admixture of misinformation, … Read more
Simple food tips to lower your risk for heart disease and improve your heart health. If you’re thinking, “Why should I worry about heart health?” here’s a reality check: A third of Americans already have some form of the condition. Even if you don’t have a family history of cardiovascular problems, you should take steps … Read more