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I’m not a cleansing nut. But I do think it is a good thing to do on occasion, especially when I go through a period of time when I’m just not eating as clean as I’d like to. You know what I’m talking about… When I go on vacation with my family, we like to partake of the local foods, and even the rare trips through a fast-food joint. Some…
As if there weren’t enough reasons to avoid the McDonald’s drive-thru like the plague, research shows that those who frequented fast food establishments the most had significantly higher levels of phthalates in their urine. If you don’t know, phthalates are bad for you — like linked to breast cancer, type 2 diabetes, asthma, endocrine disruption, attention deficit disorder (and more!) kind of bad. So you may be wondering what phthalates…
At the risk of sounding like a broken record — there are so many problems with the standard American diet that sometimes it’s hard to keep track. Too much sugar and refined carbohydrates… nowhere near enough fresh fruit and vegetables… and let’s not forget the ultra-processed food. So is it any surprise that one of the biggest threats to your life that you face today is a lack of dietary…
You live in a dangerous world and strong immunity is your first line of defense. That’s why, in spite of the ups and downs of life, seasonal stresses, the reality of everyday toxic exposures and the fast pace of this hectic, modern world — you should do all you can to prevent disease and optimize your ability to stay healthy. You already know how important it is to commit to…
If you’ve ever traveled internationally or worked a second or third-shift job, you know that when your biological clock is out of whack, your whole body suffers. Diabetes, heart disease and weight gain have all been linked to a misaligned circadian rhythm. That’s because your body clock plays a role in your body’s most important functions, like sleeping, temperature regulation, hormone release, mood and metabolism. Well, it turns out, in…
Antibacterial soap has a dirty little secret… it contains chemicals that increase the risk of infection, disrupt hormones, cause cancer, liver fibrosis and more. But, fortunately for you, the secret’s out. Mounds of research has surfaced in recent years confirming the dangers of this common household product that most people use countless times per day. The ingredients that make antibacterial soap one of the greatest household health hazards are the…
A very small town in Italy is getting a lot of attention from researchers. It turns out that Acciaroli, Italy is home to 300 people all over the age of 100. As if that is not enough of a big deal on its own — added to that fact is this… For the most part, the centenarians in this privileged group are also free of heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease.…
With roots going back thousands of years to ancient China, it’s safe to say that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has stood the test of time. And with good reason. TCM offers an approach to health that covers every facet of your life — diet, exercise, acupuncture, massage and herbal medicine. In the West, TCM has exploded in popularity… mainly because it treats people and conditions that have received little to…
I haven’t written about this in a while. I found some of my readers weren’t really sure it was an issue that related to them. Though a lot of you have identified with my stories about overcoming health issues — which were greatly relieved when I switched to a paleo-styled diet — some of you are still doubtful gluten could be at the core of your annoying, chronic symptoms the…
Stress is a slow and silent killer. Pent up anger and frustration and anxiety wreak havoc on the body and mind, stealing joy and happiness from daily life and shortening life span. But a heart that exercises joy and love is a happy heart. Yoga and meditation practices have been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, to quiet the mind and slow the breath, and to prolong quality of life.…