It’s no secret that I’m a fan of fall. And the fact that it’s apple season is just one more reason to love this time of year. Apples are delicious, of course. But that’s far from the only reason to eat more of them. They’re also incredibly good for your health. Every time you bite into a ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:October 19, 2017
UPDATED:November 3, 2016
Burn fat and protect your heart with hidden plant extracts
Chances are you’ve never heard of rutin before. It’s certainly not on the list of the sexy super nutrients that get all the attention. But this unassuming flavonoid ought to be on all of our radars. Rutin is a plant pigment that’s found in a number of fruits and vegetables. The antioxidant is a ... 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:August 30, 2016
Biblical “miracle spice” slashes blood sugar, balances cholesterol, and more!
This time of year, cinnamon is wafting everywhere. The smell of cinnamon sticks in apple cider or cinnamon buns (oops did I just say that out loud?!) is enough to make my mouth water. There are two forms of cinnamon on the market. I bet you have plain old “Cassia” cinnamon because that is the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Bells Aren’t Ringing
Here's how FDA officials warn you that you might be risking a coma, or fatal kidney damage, or some other horrendous adverse event linked to the drug you're about to take: They take a fine-line marker and draw a box around the warning. There! Now don't you feel safer already? No? Well I'm ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 20, 2016
Study finds gaping holes in the cholesterol and heart disease hypothesis
It was recently 'Cholesterol Week' here in the UK. It was accompanied inevitably with a rash of stories about the perils of cholesterol and how we should be more aware of our cholesterol levels and do something about them if they're raised. This will all no doubt help to swell the coffers of the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
I Almost Fell Over Backwards…
"This is a cananga flower..." Westi picked one off of the small tree behind his shop. "That looks like ilang-ilang (ylang-ylang)." "Yes. It is from the same tree family. Smell... it's very fragrant." I took some of the yellowish green petals from Westi. "That's beautiful." "The ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 7, 2016
9 hidden “nutrient thieves” that can put your health at risk
Your good health requires a constant intake of essential nutrients. So it's no health secret that eating nutrient-rich, fresh foods is vital for staying healthy. But did you realize that nutrients in your healthy foods can just... poof... disappear? Certain things can strip the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 20, 2016
New Law Will Ban Supplements: Down with DSHEA
What I'm about to tell you sounds like a scene out of George Orwell's novel, 1984. You hear a knock on the door, and open it. Before you can protest, government officials burst into your house, rifle through your cabinets, grab your vitamins and supplements, throw them into biohazard bags, and ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Anti-Aging-Vital Purples
Breaking health alert: USDA ban lifted on exotic super fruit - This forbidden fruitwas the missing piece of the anti-aging puzzle...until now Discover why this fruit just set a higher standard for "super foods" and how you can finally get ... Read More ›
