As the nation’s second most deadly disease, cancer brings with it several risk factors. Therefore, it’s logical that we take a good look at the foods we’re eating, and start introducing nutrient-rich foods that are known to help reduce the cancer risk. A diet rich in fiber, vegetables, and fruits, including juices made from 100 […]
The aging progression in our bodies is an ongoing thing each day of our lives. Since stopping the clock, is out of the questions we need to take care of ourselves on a daily basis. It’s a known fact that as we age we need a dietary supplements and vitamins to substitute for elements our […]
It’s no secret that antioxidants are incredibly beneficial to good health. It’s believed the antioxidants can help prevent cancer, reverse or slow aging, enhance your immune system, increase your energy, and improve heart and other organ health. Given all we know about antioxidants and their beneficial properties, it’s amazing more people don’t get enough fruits […]
The world we live in is no stranger to pandemics. From the Bubonic plague to the Spanish flu, various diseases and outbreaks have cost millions of lives throughout the course of history. It’s been a relatively long time since we’ve experienced a large-scale outbreak, and many scientists say that we’re long overdue for another. The […]
Are you one of the millions Americans who suffer from neck pain? If not, it’s very probable that you know someone who does. Indeed, neck pain is a very widespread problem because the head and neck area is very susceptible to several stressors. Neck pain can also be produced by muscle strains, osteoarthritis, and herniated […]
If you can rise from a sitting position without any support from your arms, legs, or nearby objects, you may have a longer lifespan than those who can’t. It’s pretty normal for our bodies to suffer some wear and tear as we get older- we aren’t as strong, fast, or agile as we once were- […]
Colostrum? Colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced from the mother’s mammary glands during the first 72 hours after birth. It provides life-supporting immune and growth factors that insure the health and vitality of the newborn. Why do we need it? As we age, we notice it takes us a little longer to fight off […]
The health benefits of olive oil in the Mediterranean diet has become more than a novel observation. Clinical research is substantiating healthy benefits, but the gourmet tastes and flavors are bonuses well worth mentioning too. Highly favored as a cooking oil, or for use in a variety of classic dressings, olive oil is being touted […]
Do aches and pains have you out of joint? Concerns culminating in the withdrawal of several selective Cox-2 inhibitors, like Vioxx, have many arthritis sufferers turning to the supplement aisle in search of relief. Could diet and exercise provide more reliable solutions? Here’s a roundup of recent research into those foods that help support […]
Recent dietary research has uncovered 14 different nutrient-dense foods that time and again promote good overall health. Coined ‘superfoods,’ they tend to have fewer calories, higher levels of vitamins and minerals, and many disease-fighting antioxidants. Whole grains and oats, beans (legumes), berries (especially blueberries), broccoli, green tea, nuts (especially walnuts), oranges, pumpkin, salmon, soy, spinach, […]
