WHY We Crave Comfort Foods (And the FIX!)
We’ve ALL been there. It could be a looming deadline, a fight with a loved one, or a family emergency. But whatever the cause, your stress level is through the roof. If you’re like most folks, that’s when the CRAVINGS hit, and you reach for some “comfort food.” Typically, that’s an ultra-processed sugary or starchy...
Surprising Walking Benefits REVEALED
We live in a fast-paced society. And we’re expected to keep the pedal to the metal at work and fill the little leisure time we allow ourselves with as many activities as possible… We demand a 24/7 news cycle, instant updates on our phones, and lightning-fast internet speeds… In a culture where most people judge...
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...
Meditation Benefits Continue to GROW
I’ll admit it. Many of the folks promoting meditation in the past were hippy-dippy types. And the “woo” surrounding it could be a bit too much to take. But, ironically, those incense-burning, chanting New Agers were RIGHT about meditation’s BENEFITS all along. A growing pile of research leaves little doubt that meditation… sitting quietly for...
Common Nutrient Dials DOWN Anxiety Levels
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you battle anxiety, you’re the victim of an overactive brain. But probably not how you think. You see, electrical impulses are storming all of our brains all of the time. In fact, most of the chemicals in your brain (neurotransmitters) are designed to make even MORE of these electrical...
Mailbag! How to Treat A-fib NATURALLY
I was recently diagnosed with A-fib, and I was hoping you could suggest some natural ways to deal with it. –Lawanda from Milwaukee, WI Lawanda, As I’m sure your doctor probably explained, A-fib (atrial fibrillation) is a heart condition where the atria (upper part of the heart) beats irregularly. This irregular rhythm can cause a...
Could Pandemic Stress CHANGE Your Brain?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of drastic changes. It forced us to isolate ourselves for long periods of time… it caused many businesses to go under… and it stole millions of lives. COVID-19 has also changed our bodies as well, in ways no one expected. And that includes...
Mailbag! BANISH High Blood Pressure Naturally
I’ve been under a lot of pressure lately and my health is suffering. Do you have anything you can recommend to lower stress and high blood pressure? –Ricardo from Atlanta, GA ********** Ricardo, You’re not alone – we’re all stressed out by these crazy times. And stress, as you’ve correctly noted, can have long-term consequences...
“Three Secrets” for Strong Mental Health
Dear Reader, I don’t know about you, but I have political/pandemic fatigue. Because let’s be honest, with a fluid pandemic situation, changes being made to our daily lives, and a lingering tense political atmosphere it’s hard to NOT feel stressed. Plus, we’ve just made it through another holiday season – and that time of year, while enjoyable, comes with...
Miracle Vitamin Destroys Breast Cancer?! (8 Cents a Day)
Dear Reader, What’s the only thing worse than having breast cancer? The barbaric ways your mainstream doctor will treat it. First up are tests and biopsies. Then the sickening cancer drugs and surgeries that will put you in serious physical and emotional pain. But you shouldn’t have to endure these agonizing treatments. Now you don’t have to. ...