Sunny weather means picnics, camping, swimming, hiking, and as many other outdoor activities as possible. But look outside on a warm day. You might be surprised how many people covered up in hats, scarves, and sunglasses religiously slather on gallons of thick, white sunscreen. Believe it or not, sunshine is good for you. In … Read More
Piriformis Syndrome: Are Summer Activities Causing You Pain?
Every summer millions of us take advantage of fairer weather and longer days to get outside more. Morning runs, weekend bike rides, and long evening strolls become more common. If you're one of the many who frequently get a deep pain in your buttocks, hip or down your leg after you take up summer activities like these the … Read More
5 of my favorite Quick and Healthy Snacks
By, Isabel De Los Rios There's nothing like real world experience to teach you a thing or two. To all of you parents who have written to me in the past saying "Isabel, with all the responsibilities I have in one day with the kids, work and the house, I just don't have time to eat healthy." I GET IT! Holy Moly...who … Read More
Can This 1 Unique Spice Help to Fight Abdominal Fat?
Article by Mike Geary - Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Specialist Author of best seller: The Truth about Six Pack Abs This spice that I'm going to mention is one of the most overlooked, but healthiest spices in the world... You might even call it a "fat burning spice"... in a roundabout way. And ye … Read More
Choline for Energy?
Need an energy boost? Looking for a safe, all-natural alternative to coffee or other stimulants? So was I... in fact, I have been searching for years and I've finally found it... It's a substance called Choline and I've found it to not only give me an increase in energy, but also in endurance and focus / concentration. I … Read More
Memory Foam Mattress Dangers
More and more people are finally learning about the dangers of all the toxic chemicals used in mattresses... and both traditional and newer "memory foam" are proving to be quite damaging. While research has been slow to prove the link, you don't need to be a rocket scientist to figure it out folks... just take a whiff of a … Read More
Weakness and Self Deception
The widespread popularity of self-deceiving (lying about being powerless in the face of whatever problem) might be due to its effectiveness. It gets the job done. It takes us out of the game. It sits us down at the end of the bench so we don't have to play. It even puts a cool towel around our necks, a towel that we can h … Read More
The lies on TV are making people fat
By, Isabel De Los Rios Most people who know me, know I am not a TV watcher. Actually, I don't even have cable at home (A rare thing these days, I know.) Very often, I have no idea which show is the "latest craze" and which commercials are all the rave. Last week the TV did catch my attention. I was at my parent's house … Read More
Is It Possible To Reverse Diabetes?
Do you have diabetes and have to constantly monitor your blood sugar or have serious blood sugar and insulin imbalances? Do you have elevated cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and increased triglyceride levels? If so, you may enjoy this extraordinary story of one my patient's quite interesting. One evening after a … Read More
Healing Herbs: Boswellia
Boswellia is a natural inflammation-fighting gum resin extract derived from the Boswellia serrata tree, common to India. It is also known as "Indian Frankincense." For centuries, the tree's fragrant, gummy sap, called "oleoresin", has been tapped for its medicinal properties. It has proven especially valuable for arthritis a … Read More