Plant 6 seeds of health into your diet
In case you haven’t noticed, seeds are everywhere and I’m not talking about the kind you buy at a greenhouse. I’m talking about the kind you buy at the grocery store to feed yourself. These tiny nutritional superstars come in all shapes, sizes and colors and need to be a part of your daily diet. …
Read More7 ways to fit eating healthy into your busy lifestyle
Do you ever feel too rushed or busy to be able to actually sit down to eat, let alone eat a healthy meal? Does it seem like there’s just not enough hours in the day to plan ahead or take the time to take care of your health through proper food choices? Is your schedule…
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The McDonald’s Diet
You may have read or heard about the high school science teacher, John Cisna, from Iowa who had three of his students do a semester project featuring him eating nothing but food from McDonalds for 90 days. The purpose of this experiment was to see if he could lose weight and how it would affect…
Read MoreGot gout? Eat like this
Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis affecting more than 8 million Amercians. It is more likely to affect men however women, particularly after menopause, can become more susceptible to developing it also. A gout attack can have these symptoms: Sudden, unexpected severe pain often affecting the base of the big toe Can…
Read MoreMagnesium’s magic works to minimize type 2 diabetes
Magnesium, the fourth most abundant mineral in our body, may not have the nutrient star power like vitamin D, but its humble nature should not be overlooked. Decades of research have demonstrated the power this major mineral plays in keeping us healthy, and the active and mandatory role it has in over 300 biochemical reactions….
Read MoreMen, have you lost that loving feeling? 6 ways to find it
Okay men, here’s the deal. You’ve reached a certain age, you’ve put on some weight, your cholesterol levels are elevated, your doctor said you’re pre-diabetic, and you are experiencing erectile dysfunction. Which problem do you want to work on first? Uh-huh, that’s what I thought – erectile dysfunction. For men, having erectile dysfunction, is an…
Read MoreLife after cancer remission – 9 ways to keep the odds in your favor
Photo courtesy of osagecountyonline.com Surviving cancer is quite a feat and should be commended. The chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, a stem cell transplant or whatever else it took to get in remission is a tough road to follow. When all of that is done and the doctor says “You’re cancer free,” those are probably some of…
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