Citrus fruits are packed full of vitamins, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium – the list goes on. Even though they may not make for a balanced meal on their own, they sure do offer a huge list of benefits that can complement the rest of our diet. At the same time, they do tend to be … Read more
A sinus infection is the most annoying and uncomfortable feeling. Unfortunately, sinus infections are very common; it affects around 37 million Americans a year. Sinus infections are an inflammation of the lining in the sinus cavities. Sinusitis can be caused by colds, flu, bacteria or allergies. Fortunately, you don’t have to over-medicate yourself with conventional … Read more
The raw food diet craze may have started in the Western world in the 1980s with Harvey and Marilyn’s best selling book, Food for Life, but the consumption of ‘living foods’ goes back centuries, even eons. The expression, you are what you eat, doesn’t just mean superficially or metaphorically. You can eat foods devoid of … Read more
Eat less and exercise more. We’ve all heard it—from our doctors, on TV, on the Internet, in magazines, from friends and family—calories in/calories out is key to weight loss. At one time or another, most of us have even tried it. But let me ask you: How has this recipe for weight loss worked for … Read more
That glass of red wine might offer more benefits to your health than you thought. Resveratrol, an antioxidant compound present in many berries and plants—most abundantly in red grape skins—is said to have healing properties ranging from lowering the risk of heart disease and some cancers to aiding in antidepressive behavior and aging. Resveratrol occurs … Read more
Colon cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S. In fact, in 2009, 136,717 people were diagnosed with colon cancer and 51,849 died from it.(1) Colonoscopies are one of the most common medical procedures done today. A colonoscopy is performed in order to identify a growth or a polyp at an early stage … Read more
Just Say No To Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol®) is the most commonly used analgesic medication worldwide. I have never been a fan of using acetaminophen for any condition. Let me explain. A recent study published in the British Medical Journal (March 1, 2015) highlighted some of the adverse effects of acetaminophen. The researchers looked … Read more
Is it time to get your flu shot vaccine? I guess I could say “yes” if the flu vaccine actually worked and did not contain toxic additives. However, the opposite is true: It doesn’t work and it contains mercury and formaldehyde. The toxicity of the flu vaccine is reason enough to avoid it. The CDC … Read more
Lower Your Salt Intake? Fugetaboutit! Folks, I have written to you many times about the benefits of unrefined salt. Human beings are designed to desire and utilize salt on a daily basis. We can’t live without salt. Remember, we have no stores of salt in our bodies. Either we ingest adequate amounts of salt on … Read more
Why Are Women More Prone To Anxiety? Nearly a quarter of women between age 20 and 60—23 percent—are on antidepressants. Depression often coexists with anxiety; these are two common problems in terms of mental health, and both are very common in women. But why are women more prone to anxiety than men? For starters, the … Read more