An Informed Choice for a Healthier Outcome By Aristotle Economou, DC, LAc Oftentimes, we reach for a go-to over-the-counter (OTC) medication to cure all ailments: from headaches to joint pain to a runny nose. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that these OTC pills (as well as prescription drugs) provide a lot of medication to the … Read more
Sadly, as we get older evil forces conspire against us to make losing weight more difficult. From years of abuse (why’d you have to love softball so much?) our muscles and joints become less cooperative. They’re stiffer, they hurt more, and they make exercising a lot less convenient. And that’s just the beginning. Our metabolism … Read more
Foods to fight fibromyalgia Remember the last time you had the flu? You slept poorly and felt exhausted, sore, and achy. You couldn’t think straight, it was a task just to drag yourself through the day. If you have fibromyalgia, that’s how you feel almost every day—and unlike the flu, your symptoms don’t go away. … Read more
Four ways to unclog arteries, naturally By Julie Dugdale High cholesterol hangs like a black cloud over our guiltiest pleasures: buttery desserts, juicy steaks, sizzling bacon, even coffee. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), nearly 37 million Americans battle unhealthy amounts of the yellowish, waxy substance that lives in the lipids, or fats, in … Read more
Do you know where your food has been? Aside from the few individuals who enthusiastically praise and adhere to the locally produced food movement, most consumers don’t think about where their food comes from. However, food safety requires some knowledge of food sourcing and distribution; recent major food-borne illness outbreaks in the United States have … Read more
By Larry Trivieri, JR There are more than 50 different types of heart disease. The most common is coronary artery disease (CAD). Also known as coronary heart disease or ischemic heart disease, CAD is characterized by hardening and narrowing of the arteries, which cuts off blood flow to the heart and can cause heart attack. … Read more
By Nicky Billou and Marina Zelenovic, DNM, RNCP The invigorating aroma of freshly brewed coffee eases you from slumber better than anything else—alarm clock, rooster’s crow, or dog’s tongue in the face. Taken black or with cream, at sunrise or sunset, coffee holds a sacred place in society. The countless studies to ascertain its virtues … Read more
Today, food safety is no longer as simple as saying no to expired milk. As major health problems continue to surface in America’s food supply, here’s what to do to protect you and your family. By Melanie Warner With brown hair and a wide, trusting smile, Ashley Armstrong looks like your average happy, healthy 5-year-old. … Read more
By Melanie Warner Few foods stump nutritionists more than coconut oil. Enthusiasts credit the serum with preventing heart disease, speeding weight loss, and bolstering immune function. But government guidelines and some nutritionists continue to warn against saturated fat—including the 91 percent saturated fat in coconut oil. “There’s so much conflicting information out there,” says Amy … Read more
Have you ever taken the time to evaluate how YOUR specific metabolism operates the best? And whether your exercise (and eating) regimen is ideally suited for YOUR metabolic type? WARNING: If not, that’s a HUGE mistake that could be forcing you to put on weight, aging you faster and robbing you of the opportunity to … Read more