Posted on: August 6, 2024 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The 8-week diet proven to slow aging

Would you switch to a vegan diet if it would help you live longer? I’m not a big meat eater, but I know I’d find it hard to walk away from yogurt, eggs and cheese. But if I could do it for a few months and add a few years to my life on the other end? Now THAT’S something I’d consider. A recent study tells me that this is…

Posted on: August 6, 2024 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Switch could turn fat cell ‘default’ setting to burn, baby burn

You have no doubt heard of the latest weight loss craze known as GLP-1 inhibitors. From Ozempic to Wegovy and Mounjaro, these drugs have taken the nation by storm with more and more celebrities — including the past poster girl for Weight Watchers, Oprah herself — admitting to using them to drop huge amounts of weight fast. However, there’s an absolute mountain of evidence building showing that just like with…

Posted on: August 6, 2024 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

What facial exercise does for signs of aging

The visible signs of aging can be a real bummer… Lines around the mouth, jowls, a sagging neck and wrinkles — including crow’s feet, the infamous “11” between the brows and horizontal lines across the forehead — can get to those of us even with the most positive outlook on aging. No wonder anti-aging creams and serums line store shelves, while medi spas have popped up on every corner offering…

Posted on: August 5, 2024 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The effects of probiotics on cholesterol levels

Probiotics are live microorganisms, often referred to as “good” or “friendly” bacteria, that provide numerous health benefits when consumed regularly. They are primarily known for their role in promoting a healthy gut microbiome, which is essential for overall well-being. The gut microbiome consists of trillions of microorganisms that play a crucial role in digestion, immune function, and even mental health. Probiotics should not be confused with prebiotics which are typically complex…

Posted on: August 3, 2024 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Orange peel extract: Natual heart disease prevention

Next time you eat an orange, think about this: Nearly 95 percent of Florida oranges are used for juice, and about half the peels from those oranges go to waste. Imagine if instead they could be used to save lives. As we speak, scientists are looking at how this wasted resource could help save people from the #1 killer in the United States. Peak Organic Femented Beets™ It…

Posted on: August 3, 2024 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

These 5 changes could eliminate half of all cancers

It’s no secret that the things we do, or don’t do, every day play a role in determining how healthy we are. And this is especially true when it comes to cancer. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), up to 50 percent of all cancer cases in the United States could be completely eliminated simply by making simple lifestyle changes. Here are the five changes they say…

Posted on: August 2, 2024 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

3 flavonoids take down blood sugar and pressure

For optimal health, it’s recommended you get four to five servings of vegetables and four to five servings of fruit every day. If that sounds like a lot to you, you’re not alone. Most Americans are only eating one serving or less of fruits and vegetables every day. These poor dietary habits are part of the reason the rate of type 2 diabetes is skyrocketing. An estimated 11.6 percent of…

Posted on: August 2, 2024 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Fight fatty liver from your kitchen pantry

We all know that eating greasy, high-fat foods, like double bacon burgers with fries and a milkshake, isn’t good for us and can lead to health problems, like fatty liver disease. Yet, for many of us, the idea of cutting these foods out of our diets completely and eating healthy seven days a week is just too big of a challenge to tackle. But, what if you could enjoy them…

Posted on: August 2, 2024 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Stopping ‘recurring loop of infection’ can end recurring UTIs

Want to make a woman cringe? Just mention three little words: urinary tract infection. Men get them, too. But a whopping sixty percent of women will experience the discomfort and pain of a UTI at some point in their life. And if you’re one of the really unfortunate women out there, UTIs can become a chronic problem. You go from one infection to the next, and if things get bad…

Posted on: August 2, 2024 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Brain aneurysm linked with 7 GI conditions

You’ve probably already heard of the ‘gut-brain axis’. It’s the biochemical signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and your central nervous system, which has already been associated with bowel disease and dementia, as well as GERD and chronic headaches. It’s also why a good night’s sleep starts in your gut. And there’s one more important thing to know about this axis… It could be the reason that a seemingly unrelated…