Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness for people over the age of 50. Worldwide 60 million people suffer from AMD, including close to 2 million in the United States alone. Another 7.3 million Americans are currently at significant risk of losing their vision from ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:February 9, 2016
February 9, 2016
Antibiotics in Your Dinner?
You're in the "meats" section of your local grocery store, doing just what modern diet advice advises. You're looking for the leanest cut of meat you can find to feed your family for dinner. Unfortunately, even though you are trying to do the right thing, it doesn't matter which cut you choose. ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
New Tomato Warning
Big beautiful red tomatoes are as luscious and healthful as they look... Talk About a Healing Food! Tomatoes are loaded with the remarkable phytonutrient lycopene, a member of a group of nutrients known as carotenoids found in many orange and red foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
6 Tips For Eating Your Way to Breast Health
I recently came across a new report stating that only one third of American women are getting adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables in their diet to protect against breast and ovarian cancers, among other conditions. The health promoting benefits of a diet high in antioxidant and nutrient rich ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
5 Keys to Beating the Big Organic Hoax
I love shopping at the fruit and veggie stand near my house. It makes me feel good to know where my food is coming from. I've gotten to know the farmer at my market personally. She's shown me the organic seeds she plants, and has let me see the type of soil she uses. We even talk about her ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 27, 2016
5 must have supplements to protect your eyesight
It's no secret that aging takes its toll on sight. Over the years the surface of the cornea—the eye's clear outer covering—flattens, admitting less light into the eye. The thickness of the macula—the part of the retina used for reading and seeing fine details—also becomes thinner. Free radicals ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 2, 2021
Fighting vision loss naturally
Think of an old silent movie where the darkness around the edge of the frame begins to slowly close down toward the middle of the screen until the image is completely black. Now imagine watching that happen over a decade. That's retinitis pigmentosa. And, in medical jargon, "Retinitis ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Natural Fruits, Foods and Remedies for Smoother, Younger Skin
Roll back father time and keep your skin younger, smoother and healthier with these foods, remedies and other tips: Healthy Fruits for the Skin: The pomegranate's power comes from ellagic acid, a polyphenol antioxidant found in red wine and green tea. Ellagic acid has been shown in some studies ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 7, 2019
3 foods you should NEVER eat!
If you enjoy breakfast or lunch on-the-go, I understand. Our lives are so busy; we don't always have time to cook. But beware: Some "convenience foods" simply aren't worth it. You'll pay for it with added inches to your waistline. And even worse, those excess pounds lead to chronic and ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Nutrition Labels: Hazardous to Your Health?
The modern day supermarket is a dizzying array of colors and sounds. According to the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), the average grocery store contains around 45,000 unique items. Each year sees an average of 1,500 new grocery products added to the mix.With 45,000 products to choose from and ... Read More ›
Ready to jump start your diet… starting RIGHT NOW?
Follow these eight fool-proof tips to help you reach your weight loss goals! The Best part is... these tips are cheap -- OR FREE! -- and you can do them right at home. As an added bonus I'll also share with you 5 natural supplements to shed stubborn belly fat... fast!
