Food & Nutrition

Don’t Short Yourself on this Miracle Fluid

Don’t Short Yourself on this Miracle Fluid

What if I told you there was a new drink on the market that would make you look younger, have more energy, hydrate your spine and muscles, lubricate your joints, stimulate digestion, encourage weight loss, transport nutrients, empower your body’s natural healing process, regulate body temperature, remove wastes and eliminate toxins – how much would you pay for it? Fortunately it’s not some... [Read more]

Green Tea Helps Fight Alzheimer’s & Other Cognitive Decline

Green Tea Helps Fight Alzheimer’s & Other Cognitive Decline

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Month, bringing attention to the 5.3 million Americans who are affected by this disease. Considering that Alzheimer's deaths increased 46.1% between 2000 and 2006, and that a baby boomer turns 60 every eight seconds, this is sure to be a major concern for the health and wellbeing of the nation. As many seek proactive means to guard the health of their brain... [Read more]

The Dangerous Road of a Sugarholic

The Dangerous Road of a Sugarholic

Many Americans have an addiction to sugar. Most of them have no idea what it's doing to them. The average American consumes an astounding 2-3 pounds of sugar per week. For children, some estimate that number to be close to 5 pounds a week. Many of us acknowledge the battle of the classic chocolate fix or late night ice cream raids…who can stop at just one scoop?...and the hypnotic draw of... [Read more]

Spooky On the Outside, Healthy on the Inside

October 13, 2010
Spooky On the Outside, Healthy on the Inside

Halloween is fast approaching and if you’re on the prowl for some ghoulish Halloween treat ideas we may have just the thing. Whether you're in a classroom, dining room or graveyard, these make great party options for small and large goblins alike. Since there’s no shortage of sugar surrounding all the ghosts and goblins this time of year,  wouldn’t it be great to throw some veggies, fruit... [Read more]

10 Top Cancer-Fighting Foods

10 Top Cancer-Fighting Foods

As studies continue to prove, prevention of cancer is largely within our control. Research continues to point towards our lifestyle, environment and behavior as precursors to cancer far more than any faulty genes. And for those with faulty genes, you have a lot to say as to whether or not the genes are “expressed” in your own body. This is not a short term battle. In most cases, the road to... [Read more]

The Secret to Bill Clinton’s Dramatic Weight Loss

September 25, 2010
The Secret to Bill Clinton’s Dramatic Weight Loss
The Secret to Bill Clinton’s Dramatic Weight Loss

When Former President Clinton learned that his surgically cleared arteries were beginning to re-clog, he decided to do some research. What he uncovered has not only put him on the road to better health, but returned him to his high school weight.  Hear what he tells CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, with supporting interviews from the doctors behind the transformation: Lose weight, heal your heart. Not... [Read more]

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