Surprising Depression Trigger CONFIRMED
Merry Christmas! I hope you’re spending TODAY celebrating with family and friends. And I hope you can finally get some good rest TONIGHT after pulling off another successful Christmas. Many of us run short on shuteye around the holidays. But if that trend continues, it can become a problem. Good quality sleep is critical for...
The SECRET to Healthy Snacking Revealed
I love Christmas Eve. It’s always so peaceful. The calm before the storm. But before you tuck into bed tonight with those visions of sugarplums dancing in your head I’d like to take a moment to talk to you about SNACKING. Don’t worry, I’m not going to discourage it. In fact, healthy snacking is a...
Don’t Make THIS Coffee Mistake (Packs on Pounds!)
You’ll LOVE this news If you enjoy a good cup of coffee like I do. New research confirms coffee can help you keep your weight in check. But there’s one mistake you can make that DESTROYS the fat-burning benefits of our favorite morning brew. I’m talking about dumping sugar into your mug, of course! A...
Battle Age-Linked Brain Shrink NATURALLY
Our brains go through many changes as we age. One of the most common is a process called atrophy. It’s when our brain slowly shrinks. We’re told this is a “normal” part of getting older and there’s nothing much we can do about it. But that’s simply NOT true. In fact, there are ways to...
Shining a Light on the Mystery of Digestion
If you’ve ever wondered how long your food takes to go from your mouth to your behind, you’re NOT alone. It’s something most folks are curious about. In fact, I’ve had many folks ask me that precise question recently. But the answer is more complex than you might imagine. Foods are broken down and absorbed...
Forgetful? Check Your Fridge for this MEMORY Thief
Feeling forgetful lately? It could be missing appointments. Or you’re blanking on names. But no matter WHAT form your memory problems take, one thing’s for sure… they’re frightening. So, figuring out what’s behind them is priority number one. But with so many possible triggers, from chronic high blood pressure to lack of exercise, the cause...
Mailbag: Beat Back Pain WITHOUT Risky Drugs
“I’m always taking ibuprofen for lower back pain. Is there something else for relief?” – Sandra Hi Sandra, Ibuprofen is relatively safe for short periods (a week or so), but then some serious side effects can kick in. Because despite being an over-the-counter medication, it can irritate the stomach, harm the kidneys, raise your risk...
An Apple A Day DOES Keep the Doc Away
If you ask me, moms are equipped with superpowers. Look at how they manage to successfully juggle caring for kids, homes, and even husbands… and somehow make it look EASY. And then there’s the fact that mom always seems to KNOW the right things to do. Like how you should eat your fish because it’s...
Science Says Yes, Hit SNOOZE [Here’s WHY...]
The blaring alarm jolts you awake. Your hand reaches out to silence it. But then your finger hovers over the snooze button for a second. Something stops you from pressing it. You might not want to admit it… but the way everyone ELSE regards the snooze button is standing between YOU and enjoying a few...
For Better Blood Sugar “Go for the Gold”
If you’re like many folks, you give little thought to your blood sugar. Unless your doctor insists you NEED to keep an eye on it, or you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes—you may not think about it EVER. But the fact is, keeping your blood sugar balanced is CRUCIAL for long-term health. If you don’t, the...
This Common Habit is “KILLING” Your Brain
You do IT daily. In fact, multiple times and maybe for hours at a go. After all, it’s only natural. But disturbing new research reveals the longer you do this everyday “activity,” the more your risk for developing dementia rises. It turns out sitting could be quietly killing your brain. Scientists have uncovered troubling connections...
IS YOUR Water Contaminated with PFAS? Find Out
Put DOWN that water glass and step away from the tap. Don’t drink another drop until you read this. Because what could be in there might turn your stomach. In the 1940s, the U.S. began researching and manufacturing PFOA, the FIRST hazardous per- and poly-fluoroalkyl (PFAS) compounds. By the early 1950s, it was joined by...
“Fountain of Youth” Discovery REWINDS Age!
Forget those old fountain of youth fantasies. I’ve got something FAR better. It turns out the REAL secret to fighting aging is found on your dinner plate! A groundbreaking new study from Israel reveals the precise foods you should focus on to rewind the hands of time. You can’t change your chronological age, of course....
MAILBAG: Take a DEEP Breath with Natural COPD Solutions
“Natural COPD help.” – Lee Hi Lee, Over 11 million have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But there are probably another 24 million folks who have the condition but don’t know it yet. COPD occurs when the lungs are damaged and scarred. Tobacco smoke is the most common cause, but chemical exposure...
Natural Fix Dials DOWN Pollution Damage
Let’s face it. We live in an increasingly toxic world. The only way to AVOID the damage caused by exposure to harmful environmental pollutants is to try to avoid THEM. Things like filtering your water, using natural cleaners, and staying inside on high-pollution days can help… But they only do so much. It’s impossible to...
Bounce Back from Surgery FAST
Most people walk into surgery without much preparation. Your surgeon might tell you to avoid certain meds or supplements before your operation. Or, if you have a progressive doctor, he might suggest certain supplements to speed healing afterward. But if you have a scheduled surgery in your future, new research reveals precisely what you can...
Common Supplement Could Combat Long COVID
Some folks just can’t kick COVID. In fact, millions are suffering the long-term aftereffects of the virus, including fatigue, brain fog, and muscle weakness. And finding solutions for so-called “long COVID” has been challenging. However, early research reveals a simple supplement could come to the rescue. Scientists say creatine supplements could be a Godsend for...
5 Superfoods BLOW Away the Winter Blues
With the change of seasons and all the holiday cheer surrounding us, the winter blues can sometimes, unexpectedly, come roaring in. If that sounds familiar, you should know you’re NOT alone. Up to 20 percent of folks are in the same boat. It’s easy to let everything slip when you’re feeling this way. But the...
Don’t Spend All Day in the Gym [Do THIS Instead]
All too often, when you hear about the health benefits of exercise, the lecture comes from a super-fit, intimidating athlete. You know the type. A Joe Health Nut who obsessively exercises every waking moment of his life. (Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if they do it in their sleep too.) Trying to meet such high...
Red Meat Once Again Given a Clean Bill of Health
If you’re old enough, you’re ALSO lucky enough to recall a time when red meat wasn’t considered the enemy. Up until the mid to late 1950s, it was understood that red meat wasn’t JUST mouthwateringly delicious… it was ALSO a valuable source of nutrition. And saturated fat wasn’t the bogeyman it was suddenly being portrayed...