The “BAD” Habit You’ll Want to KEEP
Most of us are in detox mode in January. It’s an excellent time to cut back on everything we over-indulged in over the holidays (not to mention all year long…). But this one “indulgence” you won’t want to quit. It’s a habit often lumped in with the “bad” things we must give up. But there’s...
Mailbag: Gut Health Is CRITICAL at ANY Age
“Is gut health really that important? Will it really change the health of someone already in their 60s?” – Theresa Hi Theresa, It’s NEVER too late to make your gut healthier or to benefit from that improvement. Making healthy changes to your food, lifestyle, and gut microbiome in your 60s… and BEYOND… can still have...
Food Additive SABOTAGES Blood Sugar
If you’re concerned about your blood sugar or diabetes risk, it’s common sense to avoid junk foods like candy and corn chips. However, researchers uncovered something downright disturbing about foods that countless folks eat daily. A HIDDEN ingredient in even some so-called “healthy” foods could sabotage your best efforts. A shocking study found many processed...
“Go Green” to SLASH Everyday Aches and Pains
If you battle an occasional ache or pain, you’re in good company. Estimates are that at least 20 percent of adults suffer from discomfort like lower back pain from time to time. And I’m willing to bet that estimate is low… especially for older folks. Your choices for relief are often limited to some risky...
6 Simple Tips to FIGHT Cold and Flu
You’re in good company if you’re battling the sniffles right now. The post-holiday viral surge has begun. And everywhere you look, folks are dropping like flies. The stress of creating the “perfect” holiday and spending lots of time mingling with family and friends has made us ALL more vulnerable to catching colds or flu. And...
EASY Exercise Trick SLASHES Death Risk
Most folks don’t like to think about exercising. Even I must push myself out the door to get my daily steps in. And honestly, who can blame us? After all, all sorts of things get in the way of exercising, including work, family obligations, weather, and even our favorite TV shows. But what if you...
The TRUTH About Water and Weight Loss
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times. Folks insist one of the “best ways” to lose weight is to drink a LOT of cold water. (Some online tips even advise drinking up to a gallon of it daily.) Fans of water as a weight loss tool claim that drinking buckets of...
Drive DOWN Dementia Risk Up to 40%!
When it comes to health, there’s often a certain amount of an “Oh well, there’s nothing I can do about it” attitude. I see it all the time. Someone sits in my office and tells me that a family member had heart disease, cancer, diabetes, or dementia, and they’re resigned to getting those exact same...
Mailbag: Are Detoxes Healthy?
“Are detoxes healthy? Is there one I should do to lose weight?” – Margaret Detoxification is the process of ridding your body of harmful chemicals. And the body is constantly working to detoxify itself. The major detoxification organs are the liver, kidneys, lungs, and skin. When they’re working properly, toxins are eliminated from the body....
The REAL Reason You Can’t Lose Weight
Happy New Year! If you’re like countless other folks, you’re kicking off today with the “new year, new me” promise to FINALLY lose those extra pounds. And that’s fantastic. I won’t discourage you from losing weight. It’s a great goal. But I also want you to not beat yourself up about not for not succeeding...