Common Habit Sends You to An EARLY Grave
Sitting is DEADLY. Yes, I know that sounds extreme. But it’s also true. Sitting for long periods forces your body into a position that isn’t natural. Do it too long, and it harms your health. Too much sitting reduces circulation, weakens bones, tightens muscles, triggers blood sugar issues, and, ultimately, SHORTENS your life. And you…...
5 Cortisol Calmers SLASH Stress NATURALLY
Wait… the holidays are supposed to be relaxing, right? So, why is it they often feel anything BUT? From now until New Years can feel like a footrace you’re about to lose. Now that we’ve made it through Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday the pressure is REALLY on. And all that stress doesn’t just...
Mailbag: The TRUTH About Massage and Acupuncture
“What’s your take on massages? Acupuncture? Are they worth the hype? I can’t imagine they’d do that much for your health.” – Pete As with many things, massage and acupuncture ARE effective when used for the right conditions. Massage therapy has many proven health benefits, including… lowering stress, relieving muscle pain and tension, improving circulation,...
New Study Drives ANOTHER Nail into Statin’s Coffin
Statins are the MOST commonly prescribed drug in the United States. They’re taken by MILLIONS to lower cholesterol and prevent heart attack and stroke. But a new study published in the British Medical Journal links these drugs to elevated blood sugars and a raised diabetes risk again. That’s right… AGAIN! Because the Food and Drug...
7 Spices to BANISH Gas and Bloating Naturally
The holidays are a time for indulging in delicious food. But sometimes, the aftermath of a rich meal can cause bloating, leaving you feeling gassy and uncomfortable. This year, keep your digestive system running smoothly with the magic of anti-bloating spices you may ALREADY have in your kitchen. Adding a pinch of the RIGHT spices...
Powerful MEMORY Protection in Your Morning Mug
I’ll bet you dime to donuts you’ve never heard of trigonelline. The compound’s not exactly a household word. But despite never having heard of it, there’s also a good chance this nutrient is ALREADY part of your daily diet. If that’s the case, that’s fantastic because it has some exciting benefits… But you may want...
6 Science-Backed Immune BOOSTERS
We all look forward to the fun and excitement of the holidays. But this season can ALSO take a toll on your health. Keeping up with social obligations, the cost of food and gifts, and the sadness of missing loved ones who are no longer here to celebrate can all send your stress levels soaring....
PET Scans Reveal SHOCKING Food Revelation
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope your day is filled with food, family, and fun. The LAST thing I want to do is put a damper on today’s festivities. But on a food-focused holiday like today, I can’t help but think about our relationship with food these days. We know more about HOW to eat to stay...
Survive Thanksgiving WITHOUT Gaining Weight
We all LOVE Thanksgiving. But the day after? Not so much. If you’re like many folks, you’ll spend this Friday wondering how in the heck you ate all that food. And absolutely TERRIFIED of setting foot on the scale. Sliding your scale under the bathroom sink until Groundhog Day might seem like a good solution....
Mailbag: Is Oil or Butter Better? The FINAL Answer
“Which is healthier to cook with? Oil or butter?” -Jackie from Harrisburg, PA Dear Jackie, Sometimes, I sit on the fence about an issue. Butter versus oil is NOT one of those. Butter wins EVERY time. The easiest way to understand why butter is better is to look at nature. If you could erase all...