In 1872, Charles Darwin wrote:[i] "The free expression by outward signs of an emotion intensifies it.” This is among the earliest references to the significant benefit of a fake smile, as donning a grin — even if you’re not necessarily happy — may impact your emotions in a very good way. … Read More
The 8 Top Health Benefits of Sunlight
Have you ever wondered why spending a few minutes basking in warm sunlight feels so good? Many people are intrinsically drawn to the sun, perhaps because their bodies intuitively know that it’s so beneficial (provided it’s not overdone). … Read More
10 Best Healthy Snacks — Boost Energy, Curb Hunger!
Snacks … everybody eats them but not everyone gets them ‘right.’ Grab a handful of pretzels and it’s not likely to satisfy … you’ll be looking for another within five minutes. A fruit smoothie may seem like a good choice … but unless it’s one you’ve made at home, there’s a good chance it contains far too much sugar. … Read More
7 Most Essential Tips to Prevent Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing close to 600,000 deaths a year.[i] Often, this is related to plaque build-up in your arteries, known as atherosclerosis, which can hinder blood flow or lead to a blood clot. This, in turn, can cause a heart attack or stroke. … Read More
How to Remove Grease from Pans … and 14 Other Natural Cleaning Tips!
Is the cabinet under your kitchen sink overflowing with cleaning sprays, powders and scrubs that claim to ‘cut grease’ and ‘remove stains’ like magic … yet typically fail to deliver? Not only are most commercial cleaners costly, but they often work no better than cleaners you could make, for pennies, using ingredients you p … Read More
7 Best Foods for Healthy Hair
Move over expensive hair gels and mousse -- a nutritionally packed diet is one of the best secrets to a thick, glowing mane. When you take in nutrients, you body will prioritize them accordingly, sending vitamins and minerals where you need them the most first (i.e. this would be to the cells in your body that are essential … Read More
6 Most INSANE Outdated Medical Procedures and Advice
When you visit your doctor you expect to be getting the best advice and treatments that modern medicine has to offer. But the term ‘modern medicine’ is all relative — and doesn’t necessarily equate to the ‘best’ care. For instance, morphine, opium, arsenic and mercury are all examples of what were once ‘modern-day’ cures. D … Read More
Typhoon Haiyan Disaster Relief
Join Dr. Mark Wiley in Helping the Philippines Doubtless by now you've heard of the devastation Typhoon Haiyan wrought on the Philippines recently (known as Typhoon Yolanda there). Over 10,000 people are thought to have perished in the storm. But literally millions more are at risk right now. Lack of food, water, shelter … Read More
10 Biggest Arthritis Mistakes People Make
Enjoy this special condensed report from Dr. Mark Wiley, excerpted from the new book Arthritis Reversed: 30 Days to Lasting Relief From Joint Pain and Arthritis No one is perfect, not even doctors. Mistakes are OK when dealing with health and trying to recreate a better quality of life. It's when you don't realize you are m … Read More
6 Best Anti-Aging Exercises
If you want to tap into a natural fountain of youth, try exercise. As you age, mitochondrial biogenesis (the process by which new mitochondria are formed in your cells) declines. As the energy factories of your cells, when your mitochondrial mass declines, or begin to develop mutations, you begin to exhibit signs and sympto … Read More