Seems like not a day goes by when we find out something we love is "horrible" for us. But here’s a bit of a reprieve … You probably think the items that follow fall into that "off limits” category, yet studies show they can actually be quite good for you in their own right. Moderation is, of course, key in all things, so we … Read More
The Top 6 Cancer-Fighting SuperFoods
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States (first is heart disease), responsible for over half a million deaths every year. However, the majority of cancer cases (up to two-thirds, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) are preventable through lifestyle chang … Read More
WARNING: 7 Sneaky Foods that ZAP Your Energy Fast
The innocent little snack in your hand could be a secret energy killer. The worst foods for you include some of the most common "easy” snacks and meals. They zap your energy and bulk up your waistline. Yet some of the top foods that make you tired also include menu options you might call healthy. No wonder dieting is s … Read More
Not Losing Weight?
10 Reasons Your Diet Isn't Working Are you stuck in an endless struggle to shed pounds? Could simple diet mistakes be the reason you’re not losing weight? It seems like every day there’s a new list of the best and worst diet plans to follow. It’s easy to become frustrated and confused by all the diet misinformation. But … Read More
4 Surprising Benefits of a Calorie Restriction Diet…
and How to (Really) Stay on One! Calorie restriction may be the easy path to life-long wellness even though it sounds hard to do. As humans, we're not conditioned to say no to abundance. Your ancestors had to eat anything they could to stay alive. Bring that same eat-it-all habit into the modern world of drive thru, deli … Read More
How to Improve Your Mood
… The 7 FASTEST Ways to Boost Your Mood The majority of Americans are living with moderate or high levels of stress, according to the American Psychological Association (APA),[i] but we probably don’t need to tell you that. All of this stress is not only unhealthy, it’s a major drain on your mood. Instead of waking up an … Read More
10 Worst Cities for Spring Allergies
Allergies driving you crazy this season? Are you suffering from that sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching stuffy head feeling? Hold off on the NyQuil®. This year there’s a better than even chance you’re not suffering from a cold... it might be seasonal allergies in what’s shaping up to be a particularly tough season for al … Read More
Burst Blood Vessels in the Eye?
What Causes Them & How to Treat? Seeing a bright red patch of blood in the white part of your eye can be scary, but it usually looks much worse than it is. Typically, this is the result of a subconjunctival hemorrhage, more commonly known as a burst blood vessel in the eye. Usually, you won’t notice a burst blood vessel … Read More
Top 10 Foods that Fight Chronic Inflammation
Fighting Chronic Inflammation by Eating More of These Superfoods... Foods that fight inflammation are an invaluable way to maintain your health. Whereas certain foods are decidedly pro-inflammatory (sugar, alcohol, trans fats), others, like many fruits and vegetables, are anti-inflammatory. Rheumatoid arthritis, infl … Read More
Herniated Disc
… Top Treatments, Solutions, Causes, and Symptoms The discs are the "shock absorbers” of your spine, acting as small, spongy cushions to protect your vertebrae and keep your spine flexible. Though durable, they are not invincible, and with wear and tear they sometimes become damaged, bulge or break open. This is known as … Read More