Posted on: September 20, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Is detoxification hokum?

Given all that we’re exposed to in today’s world, it’s no wonder our bodies need help detoxifying. Environmental health reports continue to warn us of the harmful effects of repeat exposure to pollutants like pesticides, heavy metals and other industrial byproducts, chemicals found in processed foods and common household items, and numerous other “everyday toxins.” Nevertheless, a number of medical experts and researchers assert that detoxification is not a valid…

Posted on: September 20, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Eat this, not that, to live pain-free

Pain. You feel it in your joints, muscles, tendons… and you’re starting to notice it more and more… after prolonged sitting and even when you step out of bed first thing in the morning. Your friends and even your doctor may tell you “it’s just par for the course…,” a natural part of aging. You just have to accept it. I’d beg to differ. No one should have to live…

Posted on: September 20, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

4 psoriasis myths busted

Psoriasis is a “hush-hush” disease. People are afraid to ask why your skin is covered in red, scaly patches. And if you’re a psoriasis sufferer, it’s probably not your favorite topic of conversation anyway. You hide your psoriasis beneath long sleeves, cover it with makeup and wear pants in the summer… just to avoid that embarrassing question. But it’s time to clear the air about psoriasis (and hopefully your skin…

Posted on: September 19, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

5 things that train your body to burn more fat

Claim your FREE copy of Doctor’s Inside Secrets for Natural Cleansing and Detoxification and your FREE subscription to Easy Health Digest™ when you sign up today! If you could burn more fat every day by simply changing the order and timing of things you’re likely doing already, would you? I thought so. Here’s how it works… If you can get up in the morning at the same time of day,…

Posted on: September 19, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The right way to take supplements

As I was preparing my last post about misconceptions surrounding the safety of supplements, I came across an online article about 15 supplement ingredients to “always avoid,” because they “…can cause organ damage, cardiac arrest, and cancer.” Their list included comfrey, green tea extract powder, Kava, and red yeast rice — supplements I’ve recommended for years and taken myself. Let me comment on the safety of these and other supplements.…

Posted on: September 19, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

In the Kitchen with Kelley: Stuffed avocados for two

When I first came across this new way of eating avocados (my favorite “alligator skin” food according my young nephew) it was considered a breakfast dish… But the truth of the matter is, I adore avocados (for their taste as much as their benefits)… and I love eggs (especially since the cholesterol myth has been shattered). So I eat stuffed avocados when I want to… for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and…

Posted on: September 19, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Super spice duo conquers cancer and pain

Capsaicin, the component that gives chili peppers their kick, is one of the most popular natural pain relievers around. And oddly enough it’s one of those natural remedies that even conventional doctors recognize the value of. That’s why you can find capsaicin as the active ingredient in creams, patches and ointments that relieve your sore back or achy joints. But a growing body of research suggests that adding a little…

Posted on: September 16, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The 7 most alkaline foods [infographic]

When you eat the typical Western diet, emphasizing heavy animal proteins and processed foods, you create acidity that adds to your health woes. Even worse, eating these foods regularly can increase the levels of toxins in your body, while causing significant wear and tear on other systems, particularly digestion. By understanding the impact your diet has on your overall health in terms of pH (acid/alkaline) balance, it becomes clear that…

Posted on: September 16, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Recruit your body’s cancer-fighters to fight fat

Losing weight is never easy, especially when there are factors beyond your control working against you — like evolution… From an evolutionary perspective, sudden or dramatic weight loss was bad for survival. So when you gain a few pounds your body clings to them like your life depends on it — because at one point it did. But now the exact opposite is true. Holding on to extra weight can…

Posted on: September 16, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Honey: The better sugar

Sugar is an addictive substance that wreaks havoc on your health. But honey is also a sugar. So is it really that much better for you? Yes. A thousand times, yes. Honey is the original sugar, and the original healer. It’s been used by the oldest system of medicine on earth, Ayurveda from India, for more than 5,000 years. One of the reasons honey is so much better is because…