It may be the most wonderful time of year, but it’s also the most stressful. Even if you love every second of it, for most of us the holidays come with a “to do” list longer than your arm. Between the cooking, cleaning, shopping and partying no wonder stress levels shoot through the roof. And ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:July 8, 2016
UPDATED:August 17, 2016
4 healthy habits can slash your prostate cancer risk 68%
The prostate exam. If you’re a guy it is a middle age—and let’s face it unwelcome—rite of passage. If you’ve already reached 50, you know what I’m talking about. And if you’re not there yet, you’ll know soon enough. But the truth is with one out of every seven men getting a prostate cancer ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 18, 2016
8 simple steps to heal your psoriasis without drugs
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease of the skin that affects over three percent of the U.S. population1 (that’s about five million adults), and typically involves scaling and inflammation. Most often, psoriasis results in patches of thick, red (inflamed) skin covered with silvery scales. These ... Read More ›
UPDATED:January 30, 2018
Blood-sugar busting “miracle plant” curbs sugar cravings
I don’t need to tell you that beating blood-sugar problems starts with diet and exercise. In fact, dropping just five percent of your weight can make a dramatic difference for many diabetes sufferers. But if you’re already working on managing your blood sugar and still find yourself dreading ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 11, 2016
Taylor Swift’s posture problem [And how it could help YOUR back pain]
Taylor Swift is a near-perfect human. She’s talented, charming, beautiful, kind, and generous. She wins awards, sets records, and wins hearts with each new release. It seems like there’s almost nothing Taylor Swift can’t do…except stand up straight. I’m not Taylor’s doctor so I don’t ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 24, 2016
Dried plums could lower risk for colon cancer
Colorectal cancer, which includes both cancers of the colon and rectum, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the US (not including skin cancers). In 2015, it’s estimated there will be more than 93,000 new cases of colon cancer (and nearly 40,000 cases of rectal cancer) diagnosed. [1] As ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 19, 2017
Burn fat by harnessing the power of an accidental “cheat day”
We’ve ALL been there. You were doing so well, watching your diet and staying on track and then it happened. In a moment of weakness you cheated on your diet. And it wasn’t just a bite or two of cheesecake or a few sips of a friend’s cocktail either. No when you do something you do it right and ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 1, 2016
Study: UCII collagen slashed joint pain by 40%!
When we think of joint pain, we often assume glucosamine to be the star. But not everyone gets better on that. Some people can’t tolerate it because it is usually fish-derived. Natural collagen is available today, and it’s finely ground up in particle sizes that are small enough to get absorbed ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 8, 2016
University of Colorado returns Coca-Cola cash!
The University of Colorado School of Medicine recently announced that it was giving back the $1 million that Coca-Cola had donated to fund the Global Energy Balance Network. This is the group of scientists funded by Coca-Cola who were promoting activity as the best way to prevent obesity, but ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
3 Steps for Warding off Season-Change Blues
While it is common to experience more stress and episodes of depression during the cooler months due to the shift in weather, minimal sunlight and looming holiday stress, there are a few tools that may help you fight off the cooler-weather blues. 1. Take Your Vitamins Vitamin D is actually a ... Read More ›
