Meditation: Harvard says it really works!
Posted on: November 2, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Meditation: Harvard says it really works!

Meditative practices were developed thousands of years ago, in countries like Tibet, China, and India. The various practices made their way West and eventually grabbed the interest of mind-body enthusiasts and psychologists. Today, there are enough people practicing meditation, and enough researchers and big institutions doing trials, that meditation is gaining ground as perhaps the best overall non-medical practice for self-development and promotion of well-being. 8 weeks to a better…

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Should you really feed a cold and starve a fever?
Posted on: November 1, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Should you really feed a cold and starve a fever?

You’ve probably heard the old saying “Feed a cold, starve a fever.” But is there any truth to it? Well, that’s still up for debate. But a recent study suggests it’s probably not as accurate as your mom always led you to believe. In fact, there may be a new adage to guide you next time you’re feeling under the weather: Feed a virus, starve bacteria. Yale researchers found that…

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The surprising health threat your BMI reveals
Posted on: November 1, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The surprising health threat your BMI reveals

At some point in your life, you’ve probably figured out your body mass index (BMI). It’s a calculation that’s supposed to tell you if you’re overweight. But the jury’s still out on what this number really tells you about your weight or your health… It’s calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters. And some people say it can help determine your risk of diseases like…

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Four important factors for optimal health
Posted on: November 1, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Four important factors for optimal health

One of my main health goals is to feel good each day. And a big part of that is ensuring that I have the sustained energy necessary to do everything I need to in a day — as well as enjoy it. I’ve found something that works for me, and I want to share it with you. I don’t know anyone who couldn’t use more energy. It’s not half as…

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Cholesterol and heart disease: Prepare to be mind-blown
Posted on: November 1, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Cholesterol and heart disease: Prepare to be mind-blown

As you probably know, testing for cholesterol has been the standard blood test to evaluate your risk for heart disease for decades. But when we look at all the data, we find cholesterol itself is not even a real cause of heart disease. In this article, I’d like to tell you the truth about cholesterol blood tests and heart disease risk factors. LDL-Cholesterol very poorly correlates with heart attack risk…

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How to avoid the weight-gain ‘souvenir’ when traveling
Posted on: November 1, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

How to avoid the weight-gain ‘souvenir’ when traveling

With the holidays around the corner, travel may be on your horizon. And whether it’s planes, trains, or automobiles — or work or leisure travel — getting out of dodge can cause some challenges… Some things that many of us inevitably encounter include digestive problems that crop up, perhaps from stress or the kink that’s thrown into your regular routine… your sleep and energy levels can suffer…  and your fitness…

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10 simple ways to reduce your risk of breast cancer
Posted on: October 31, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

10 simple ways to reduce your risk of breast cancer

Every year in October we are reminded about a danger that currently affects more than three million women across the United States, and many more across the globe: breast cancer. 1 Pink ribbons abound as the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign warns us of breast cancer risks and the value of screening, early detection and treatment options. So what I’m going to say about mammograms may surprise you. If you’re relying…

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The health benefits of beets [infographic]
Posted on: October 31, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The health benefits of beets [infographic]

Whether you’re a high performance athlete or you just like to walk for exercise, you probably want to improve your fitness level so you can get the most from your workout. And even if you spend most of your life at a desk job and not in the weight room, eating more beets could make a big difference in your health. Beets are are chock full of benefits than can…

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Get balanced with yoga tree pose
Posted on: October 31, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Get balanced with yoga tree pose

In yoga there is a pose called Vrksasana, or “Tree Pose.” This single-leg posture, held for a few moments, does wonders for balance, concentration and focus. It works through a process called proprioception, or the innate knowing of where your body is in space, and holding it there. Standing in this way will strengthen your thighs, calves and feet as well all stretching the spine, chest and shoulders. This single…

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Is food the best medicine for kidney disease?
Posted on: October 31, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Is food the best medicine for kidney disease?

More often than not, proper nutrition is the best medicine for whatever ails you. And that seems to be the case for kidney disease. Kidney disease is common — more than 200,000 people in the U.S have it. That’s because its two main causes are health conditions that also run rampant in our country — diabetes and high blood pressure. If you have kidney disease you know that it can…

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