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Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought... ...“What happened?” I know I have! Whether it’s my busy schedule, poor sleep, or a certain time of year, bad skin days will happen. We’re also well aware that the bright, bouncy, elastic skin of our youth is here for a limited time only. And then it hit me… It’s a little shocking when time actually begins to catch up with us. Maybe the skin looks drier, dull, and uneven in tone. So...
I won’t deny that at the first sign of a cold snap, I pick up the holy trinity of campfire goodness: chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers. Naturally, it’s all “for the kids,” but it would be rude not to partake when we are all sitting around the toasty fire, right? If you find yourself making excuses for the melty, crunchy goodness that is a fireside s’more, fret no more. As it turns out, sitting by the fire has been proven to reduce...
First things first. 3 questions… What are the healthiest cooking oils for weight loss? What are the worst cooking oils? What kind of oil do you cook with? If you have your finger on the pulse of various health trends, it’s probably changed over the years. We began with big jugs of canola oil decades ago. Next... ...research on the Mediterranean diet sees us stocking up on olive oil. Some years later, grapeseed oil hit the shelves. It’s...
Are you amongst those folks, and there are many of you, who believe that for one reason or another you just canít do yoga? Maybe you think you weigh too much. Or maybe you just donít think youíre flexible enough. Well, guess what…anyone, including you, can do yoga. Letís take a look at the common reasons for avoiding yoga and how you can overcome them. Not Flexible Enough To be honest, most people arenít flexible. Most people spend their lives...
How do you feel about bending at the knees? Do you hear anything? Is it stiff? Do you feel the creaking more than you can hear it? Or does it flat-out hurt? Our general health status, daily activities, and diet have a huge impact on how our joints feel. A lot of the time, it’s just the wear and tear of life. You clear age 35 or 40, and wow - suddenly just getting up brings a whole new flood of sensation to the joints. Does it have to be this...
Secret leptin foods. What do you know about leptin? Would it surprise you to know there’s a whole diet inspired by this one tiny hormone? Yeah... me either! There’s a diet for everything. I’ll have more details on how I improved this a bit later. So stay with me. Listen... ...I know that when you want to lose weight, you’ll try anything. Eventually, you might get around to trying pretty unhealthy things... (cookie diet, anyone?). But stay...
Top 7 Best Smoothie Cleanse Recipes for Your Liver The Liver: What It Does and Why It MattersFoods and Beverages That Harm the Liver Top 7 Best Smoothie Cleanse Recipes for Your Liver1. The “Bitter Together” Detox Smoothie. 2. The Super Berry Smoothie.3. The Healthy Apple Pie Smoothie. 4. The Red Velvet Beetroot Smoothie. 5. Warm and Spicy Soup Smoothie. 6. The Super Purple Liver Lover Smoothie. 7. The Supreme Cleanse Smoothie. Final...
Recently, one of my friends was asking me questions about weight loss. I was telling her about leptin resistance, which makes weight loss difficult. Her first response? She was wondering if there were a supplement she could take that would help. She had undoubtedly seen one on shelves before and immediately made that association. In short order... ...I directed her to this piece I did on leptin. Unfortunately, as detailed within, supplements...
Are you taking blood pressure medication? What did you learn about high blood pressure following your diagnosis? I noticed something missing... ...from the warnings you get from various foundations and medical professionals. High blood pressure is often reversible if you commit to certain diet and lifestyle changes. To be clear: I am not suggesting that you should quit medications without talking to a doctor. I am not claiming that you’ll never...
Deadly Nightshades Atropa Belladonna... Over the last two years, I have noticed the word “nightshades” is increasingly cropping up in dietary debates. I even read this... ...in an interview with the personal chef to supermodel Gisele Bundchen and football star Tom Brady: “[Tom] doesn’t eat nightshades, because they’re not anti-inflammatory. So no tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, or eggplants… I’m very cautious about tomatoes. They cause...
How 5 Best Smoothies Can Improve Your Eyesight Naturally As you read this, how close are you to your screen right now? Are you leaning over your desk? Are you holding your phone mere inches from your face? Aside from the old “lean in and squint”, poor vision comes with many other symptoms. They can include: Headaches Pain around or in the eyes Sensitivity to light Seeing “floaters” or halos around light sources Blurry or foggy vision in...
Have you ever tried kombucha? No?... you should.This fizzy fermented tea drink offers a plethora of health benefits. And now, you’re thinking… How much kombucha should I drink? First things first. First of all... ...you get the benefits of tea. Depending on the exact type, this can include a high level of antioxidants. Aside from the power of antioxidants, kombucha is a great source...
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