More than half of U.S. women, and up to 45 percent of men, suffer from some type of vein problem, including spider veins. These red or blue discolorations on your skin (most often on your legs or face) resemble spider webs that can cover large patches of your body. Although spider veins are typically not dangerous, they c … Read More
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a food additive that’s used to add a savory flavor to foods like processed meats, canned vegetables, soups, and much more. When you eat food that’s been ‘enhanced’ with MSG, you’ll think it tastes more satisfying, more full of flavor, and more "meaty” than it actually is. Many people experienc … Read More
Do you have high blood pressure? High cholesterol or diabetes? Are you a smoker, over the age of 55, physically inactive or overweight? These, as you may know, are all factors that increase your risk of heart disease. Are you ready for a surprise (unfortunately in this case not a very good one … )? … Read More
When most people think of enzymes, they typically are thinking of digestive enzymes, which convert the food you eat into small molecules that your body uses as fuel. Amylase is an example of a digestive enzyme that breaks down starch; protease, also known as proteolytic enzymes, is a name for multiple enzymes that break d … Read More
Eating out at a restaurant is dubious, at best, when it comes to your health — especially when it comes to chain restaurants. Most will agree that the healthiest meals are those you create in your own kitchen, using fresh ingredients and real food. Still, it’s the rare person who doesn’t like to have someone else do the c … Read More
National chain restaurants are not known for their health appeal, but you probably assume that when you order a burger, a salad or a slice of pizza, you’re getting just that — meat and cheese on a bun, lettuce with some dressing, and mozzarella cheese with toppings on pizza dough. This would be a lofty assumption, however … Read More
Celebrex is a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor. It works by blocking the COX-2 enzymes, which your body produces in response to inflammation. Celebrex is the only COX-2 inhibitor left on the market – all the others have been pulled from the market because of their heart risks … Read More
And what to do instead... In the realm of weight loss, nothing may be more elusive, or more desired, than a flat stomach (especially with six-pack abs). Yet, belly fat can be among the most stubborn fat on your body. Many people find that even after they’ve slimmed down in their legs, arms and hips, their belly fat still … Read More
By David Kekich - CEO, Maximum Life Foundation Imagine a technology that could search and process hundreds of millions of pages of data in 3 seconds… that a human being would take centuries to accomplish. What impact do you think that would have on breakthrough nutritional supplements and safe drug discoveries? Re … Read More
Earlier this month, the world’s oldest man, Alexander Imich, died at 111 years old. A New Yorker who survived a labor camp in Russia and moved to the United States in 1951, Imich was described as having an "incredible curiosity about life.” … Read More