Benefits of Drinking 5 Liters of Water a Day

Benefits of Drinking 5 Liters of Water a Day

What’s the most important piece of health advice you’ve ever gotten?  It might differ from the piece of advice you get the most - to drink more water. It seems we don’t discuss a single topic pertaining to our health without the reminder to drink plenty of water. But how much do we really need?  Is it better if we drink more, more, and more still?  Take five liters, for instance - what are the benefits of drinking 5 liters of...

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Diet and Exercising for Weight Loss

Diet and Exercising for Weight Loss

Obesity is now being called an epidemic in the health community. In fact, it will soon be the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, even ahead of cigarette smoking. Obesity leads to type two diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke, and even an increased risk of cancer. With all of these health risks, as well as the general improvement in the quality of life that can occur, losing weight is one of the best...

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Don’t skip the Benefits of Squash!

Don't skip the Benefits of Squash!

It’s that time of year again. Leaves are falling from the trees, there’s pumpkin spice everything, and the ubiquitous candy displays are doing nothing for your diet. But there’s one colorful display that you probably pass right on by with your shopping cart—squash! Whenever I ask people about winter squash, they inevitably reply with something along the lines of “those pretty fall decorations?” Well, sort of . . . but not what I was going for....

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How Much Kefir to Drink for Weight Loss

How Much Kefir to Drink for Weight Loss

​Have you ever heard of kefir?   Do you know how much kefir to drink for weight loss? ​If you’ve been following me for a while, you must have. Almost every time we discuss probiotic foods, kefir gets a mention. Not quite yogurt, not quite milk, kefir is usually a dairy product that contains gut-healthy bacteria. ​Still, a lot of people haven’t heard of it, or don’t have a clear understanding of what it is. ​Today, we’re getting the skinny on...

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Bone Broth Nutrition Facts

Bone Broth Nutrition Facts

​Gwyneth Paltrow, Kobe Bryant, Salma Hayek​?   If you catch any of these stars sipping from a mug, there’s a good chance it isn’t coffee or tea. That’s because these are just a few of the many celebrities who swear by bone broth nutrition facts for health and healing. ​I thought to myself: “Hmmm. Interesting.” ​​You’ve likely heard all about this. Bone broth is the same as most stocks and clear soups with animal products in them. ​But wait,...

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Which Martial Art is Right for You

Which Martial Art is Right for You

Wang Chun. Muay Thai. Jiu-Jitsu. It sounds like I’m ordering a feast from the local MSG-laden Asian fusion restaurant down the street. With all the unfamiliar sounds and words, is it any wonder Aikido sounds like something served over rice?  Where do you even begin to understand the difference between the various martial arts? How do you choose what’s best for you? Not all of us can be an 8th degree Black Belt Grand Master and the creator...

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How to Avoid Fructose

How to Avoid Fructose

​​Fructose the bad, the good and the best nutrition secrets. How many health truisms do you hear on a weekly basis? ​Drink lots of water.  ​Abs are made in the kitchen.  ​You are what you eat.  ​And one I find myself repeating frequently:  ​Sugar is a dangerous drug.  ​While our parents were more likely to be worried about fat, we’re all about limiting sugar. Do you know anyone on the paleo diet? I do, and I can tell...

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How to Lose Weight with an Exercise Bike Program

How to Lose Weight with an Exercise Bike Program

Your pants are a bit tight, you can't seem to stop eating junk, and you're tired all of the time. It's time to get healthy and lose weight. Combined with a more sensible diet, an exercise bike can help you achieve the results you want. Ugh, the Diet. So many people go wrong here. Forget fad diets, forget starvation. Slow and steady wins the race. Try changing one thing about your diet. Limit yourself to one soda a day. Stop skipping meals. If...

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How Much Omega-3 Should You Take Daily?

How Much Omega-3 Should You Take Daily?

​Are you still considering a fish oil supplement? ​They’ve become very popular over the last decade, but a lot of us are still on the fence. ​That’s because many of us... ...myself included... are concerned about overfishing, bad science, and heavy metal toxicity. Seriously, the more you read, the more confusing it becomes. ​It gets better/worse: It gets better/worse: ​We have to weigh those concerns against the fact that we need omega-3 fatty...

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What Causes Hangnails And How to Avoid Them

What Causes Hangnails And How to Avoid Them

What causes hangnails?​How’d You Get That Hangnail?Hangnail causesHangnail treatments​Never Get Hangnails Again!DIY Manicure to prevent hangailsYour ​Bonus: Foods for Stronger, Healthier Nails​Final Word on: What Causes Hangnails – And How to Avoid Them What causes hangnails? ​What do you think about the term “self-care”?  This term has long been used in therapy, but it’s now hitting the mainstream in a major way.  Need a nap? ...

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Top 5 Essential Equipment for Hiking

Top 5 Essential Equipment for Hiking

Well of course man has long ago abandoned his leathery footwear in exchange with good looking ones and he has also long forgotten that he has instincts which he could use in the wilderness. Now that there is still continuous quests to attempt and conquer the wilderness, he returns with more sophisticated equipment that helps him better with mobilization, tracking and of course hiking. Now that you are planning to conquer the mountains yourself,...

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What Is a Healthier Alternative to Probiotics?

What Is a Healthier Alternative to Probiotics?

​How often do you take probiotics? What are some alternative probiotics secrets? I know a lot of people who only think of taking them to restore balance after taking  antibiotics. Also, some might think that you only need probiotics if you have a gastrointestinal problem. ​Nothing could be further from the truth! But wait, there's more: Everyone needs to look after the bacteria in their bodies. It’s important to make sure that the bad...

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