[ALERT] NEW Stroke Risk Factors You NEED to Know
Strokes are devastating. They “scramble” your brain and can leave you with difficulties walking, talking, driving, or completing daily chores. As you age, your risk for one of these events grows. In fact, by the time you reach middle age, your stroke risk rises to an uncomfortable 17 percent. And the more birthdays you put...
Surprising Mood Trigger Accelerates Aging
If you’re diagnosed with something like cancer, heart disease, or Parkinson’s, you can rest assured that folks will be sympathetic when you share the news. In fact, the extra support you get when you do can be invaluable as you adjust to your new reality. But a societal separation between mental and physical health… along...
MAILBAG: 6 Natural Hacks to Lower Cholesterol
“I can never seem to get my cholesterol under control for very long. I try to eat pretty healthy (though I don’t deprive myself of what I enjoy eating at times). I have never been on prescription meds for it. Instead, I put myself on a strict diet whenever my doctor starts talking about cholesterol...
Snack Food Secret to Better Heart Health
Modern living really takes a toll on the heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults and almost 700,000 people die from it annually in the United States alone. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for new studies to share that can make your heart as healthy as possible. And the...
HIDDEN Cause of Your Sleepless Nights
Insomnia can start to feel like a curse. It gets to the point where you DREAD going to bed. After all, another night of tossing-and-turning and checking the clock isn’t anyone’s idea of fun. You head to the bedroom thinking, “I FEEL sleepy. Maybe THIS is the night I finally beat it.” Only to find...
"Splash Hack" DOUBLES the Benefits of Your Morning Brew
I love coffee. I roast my own beans. I have a fancy coffee maker. The WHOLE nine yards. Of course, I love the bright, bitter punch of flavor I get in every sip. And there’s nothing like the jump-start coffee gives my brain in the morning. But I also know that coffee has bunches of...
Nutrient Fix for Deadly "Orphan Condition"
Venous thromboembolism is what I call an “orphan condition.” The chances are high that you’ve never even heard of it before. But we should discuss it more often because it’s underdiagnosed, SERIOUS, and preventable. A (VTE) happens when a blood clot forms in a vein. When that clot is in a DEEP vein (usually in...
Chronic “Fight or Flight” Mode Harms Your Health
Let me tell you a tale about a little part of our brain that can cause us a LOT of trouble… It’s called the amygdala. And while it’s small, it has a massively important job. The amygdala is where most decisions are made about how to react to potential dangers in the environment. Its primary...
MAILBAG: Conquer Urinary Incontinence
“My wife struggles with urinary incontinence. She’s too embarrassed to wear an adult diaper, but it’s started to keep her from going places. What can we do?” -Luke from Madison, Wisconsin Hi Luke, An overactive bladder is often the culprit behind urinary incontinence. It can cause urine to leak whenever the bladder fills, even a...
Spice Rack Favorite BOOSTS Brain Power
With time comes a greater appreciation for the value of a sound mind and a healthy brain. Because if you lose your brain power, you lose your past, your personality, and eventually your freedom. The only options your conventional doctor will likely recommend for memory or learning issues are potentially harmful medications or impossible-to-follow exercise...