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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), not even ten percent of Americans eat enough vegetables for their health. That’s not surprising if you look at the state of our health as a nation. In a study by the CDC that calculated the nutrient density for almost 50 fruits and vegetables, 17 of the top 20 were leafy greens. But plenty of us either don’t like the…
High blood pressure is extremely common. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly half of adults in the United States have hypertension. What’s worse is that only about 1 in 4 adults with hypertension have their condition under control. Controlling high blood pressure is important because those elevated readings accelerate the wear and tear on your arteries and your heart. You can think of high blood pressure acting like…
When it comes to taking vitamins and minerals to improve or maintain your health, most doctors will tell you not to worry about them. They’ll give you an earful of negativity if you ask about supplementing them. In all my years of natural health research, I can only come to two conclusions as to why: First, to them, health hinges on medicine alone. Secondly, they are stuck on the idea…
Although it may seem like exercising would be a difficult task for anyone undergoing treatment for breast cancer, according to doctors at Johns Hopkins, it’s one of the best things to do. That’s because studies show that breast cancer patients who exercise have less of those nasty side effects after treatments and improved quality of life, including a better mood, less fatigue, and overall health and wellbeing. And according to…
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disorder, affecting as much as 25 percent of the world’s population. NAFLD occurs when there’s a buildup of extra fat in the liver cells that’s not caused by alcohol, and it can lead to inflammation, cirrhosis and liver failure. It’s normal for the liver to contain some fat. But when more than 5 to 10 percent of the liver’s weight…
Your body doesn’t come with a user’s manual. So, as we age, some changes can take us by surprise. Still, there are things that happen to the body at different stages of life that are fairly predictable. Some even universal. These shifts happen in everyone who lives long enough. As I approach my 70s, I’m watching some of them show up. You may not be able to avoid these changes…
We all know that breastfeeding is healthy for babies, but it has health benefits for the mother, too. Women who breastfeed their babies experience less postpartum bleeding, fewer urinary tract infections, reduced chance of anemia and lower risk of postpartum depression. Breastfeeding mothers also experience faster weight loss after birth due to the 500 extra calories burned per day to build and maintain their milk supply. In fact, breastfeeding has…
Probiotics, prebiotics, gut health and microbiome are the buzzwords of the day for people who want to stay healthy and active longer. In fact, it’s hard not to see articles about gut healthy choices and their impact on your life… from reducing digestive issues to protecting against chronic illnesses, like diabetes and heart disease. One of the fastest-growing areas proving that gut health is whole-body health is Alzheimer’s research. Study…
We all know the feeling of having “the blues.” Sadness is a natural part of being human. At these times, we may often describe ourselves as feeling depressed. But clinical depression, also called Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), is something entirely different. Research confirms that people who suffer from MDD have higher rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease, along with higher rates of death from these conditions — but…
We all know how important sleep is to good health. Consistently losing out on sleep can raise your risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other ailments. It can also double your risk of dementia. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common cause of sleep problems. OSA happens when the upper airway repeatedly collapses while you sleep, stopping you from breathing normally. It can affect people of all ages, but…