Simple Light Trick Unlocks Better Sleep and Mood
We all know a good night’s sleep is crucial for overall good health. In fact, earlier this week, I warned you about how letting in even a little ligh at night can harm your mental health. But what if I told you that light could also be the key to BETTER sleep and a BRIGHTER...
Routine Test Reveals Sleep Apnea Risk
There’s no shortage of jokes about snoring sounds keeping the whole house awake. But for millions of folks, nighttime breathing troubles are no laughing matter. Obstructive sleep apnea can leave you exhausted during the day, destroy your mood, and even increase your risk of serious health problems, like heart disease. The tricky part? Many folks...
Embrace Your Inner Health Guru
We all know the so-called “rules” of good health. In fact, I bet you could recite them all by heart… Get eight hours of sleep, eat three square meals a day, drink eight glasses of water. I could go on, but you get the idea. But what if I told you that your best health...
Ancient Hack Helps Parkinson's Patients Sleep Better
For the millions living with Parkinson’s, the quest for a good night’s sleep can feel like chasing a distant dream. The constant tossing and turning, the frustrating mid-night awakenings—it’s a nightly battle that leaves many exhausted and desperate for relief. But new research has revealed that an ancient healing practice—one that’s been around for thousands...
Mailbag: Supplement Solutions for Arthritis and Tissue Support
“Do supplements really work? If they do, which ones would you suggest for arthritis? Connective tissue disease?” The answer to your question, do supplements work is a resounding “Yes!” In fact, depending on the condition, they often perform BETTER than drugs. However, not all supplements are created equal. While some have solid scientific backing, others...
Shedding Light on a Hidden Depression Trigger
Everyone knows a good night’s sleep is crucial for overall good health. But what if I told you that the smallest sliver of light in your bedroom could be sabotaging not just your sleep but your mental health as well? An enlightening study suggests that even a hint of nighttime light might be edging you...
What Your Walk Reveals About Your Health
Most of us don’t spend much time thinking about walking, but I’d like to ask you to take a moment to consider how you walk. Are you a speedy strider, racing from one place to another? Or do you prefer a leisurely stroll, taking your time to smell the roses? You may have noticed that...
Drop This Habit to SLASH Dementia Risk
There’s a reason dementia is so terrifying to think about. It’s because, more often than not, folks are blindsided by a diagnosis. It feels like the condition hits out of nowhere and that you have no control. But a groundbreaking study that gathered data from 14 European countries may have just given us the gift...
"Mediterranean Miracle" Fights Obesity and Diabetes
Obesity and diabetes rates continue to soar, but researchers may have discovered a solution to help with both in the most unlikely place. Research reveals that a staple of Mediterranean cuisine could be the key to naturally losing weight and improving blood sugar control. A groundbreaking study using this extraordinary extract has yielded some astonishing...
Get Fit (Feel Fabulous!) with “Exercise Snacking”
By now, we ALL know the drill—exercise is vital for healthy aging. If we want to stick around and have any quality of life, we have to “move it or lose it” daily. But knowing and doing are two entirely different things when there are always so many things competing for our attention. Finding the...
Heartburn and Dangerous Heart Condition LINKED
Think your heartburn is just an annoyance? Think again. A groundbreaking study has uncovered a startling link between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and an increased risk of a dangerous (even DEADLY) heart condition. In other words, this isn’t “just heartburn” we’re talking about—it’s a potential ticking time bomb! New research published in the journal Frontiers...
Mailbag: Gaining Weight DESPITE Eating Right? Here’s Why…
“Why am I gaining weight, even though I am watching what I am eating?” Hi Frustrated Friend, I don’t know if it helps to hear it (I suspect it does), but you’re not alone. Many of us fight an uphill battle against the scale as we age, even when we’re doing “everything right.” But what...
Report Warns “Forever Chemicals” Breach Skin
It’s easy to think of our skin as an effective barrier. After all, it holds its ground daily against all kinds of invading forces, protecting our vulnerable organs within. But the truth is our skin isn’t as tough as you might imagine. In fact, the barrier myth is beginning to crumble under the weight of...
“Sit LESS, Move MORE” Hack for Healthy Aging
When it comes to investing in your health (and healthy aging), what if you could get a BIG return on a small investment of time and effort? A groundbreaking study suggests you can do precisely that, and it doesn’t involve fad diets or extreme workout regimens. Recent research published in JAMA Network Open revealed that...
Natural Hack Helps You Keep Calm and Carry On
I’m always on the lookout for research that could improve our wellbeing. Recently, a study caught my eye for its insights about our collective brain health. Published in the journal Aggression and Violent Behavior, this research suggests that a common dietary supplement could significantly reduce aggressive behaviors. Now, you may not consider yourself an “aggressive”...
Unwrapping the Truth About Chocolate
If you love chocolate, you’ve no doubt spotted the disturbing headlines by now. Whenever I see one, I think of that old commercial from the 80s when the guy exclaims, “Hey, you got peanut butter in my chocolate!” But in this case, he’d yell, “Hey, you’ve got heavy metals in my chocolate!” Maybe you’ve even...
7 Healing Foods to SUPERCHARGE Your Diet
I often offer advice on what you shouldn’t eat. It’s easy to point out what we’re doing wrong with our diet. After all, processed foods are cheap and readily available. And they fit perfectly into our busy lifestyle. So, let’s flip the script, and I’ll share what foods you should munch on MORE. Following are...
Spot Dementia BEFORE it Takes Hold
We’ve all had those memory glitch moments where we walk into a room and forget why we’re there. Or you struggle to remember the actor’s name in a movie you just watched. But when does normal brain aging cross the line into something more serious like cognitive decline? It’s a question that’s kept researchers busy...
Mailbag! How to Find a Natural Medicine Practitioner
“When I go to my doctor, he just talks about prescription drugs and mainstream treatments. How do you find a doctor that’s open-minded and doesn’t just want to subscribe to everything Big Pharma says? What type of doctor do I need to look for and where do I look?” —Jeff Hi Jeff, This is precisely...
Could This Pest Ruin Your BBQ?
We’ve all heard the warnings about ticks and Lyme disease. But now there’s a new tick in town that’s causing quite a stir—and it doesn’t even spread Lyme. Meet the lone star tick. This aggressive little critter is making its way across the U.S., leaving a trail of concerned health experts in its wake. If...