Staying healthy and focused sometimes consists of so many overwhelming recommendations you just might stop before you start. Sure, a sensible diet and adequate exercise are essential but these 5 simple, study supported health tips bring new science to the table showing significant results you can easily implement into your life. Antioxidant Stir Fry Believe it or not, stir frying your vegetables in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) actually increases antioxidant formation. In a study published in Phys.Org it was concluded that, “When the phenolic...
read moreThe recent solar eclipse had revved up many for a chance to see this rare natural occurrence. So much so that stores and websites sold out of the disposable protective glasses ordered weeks in advance. There were also hotel rooms booked last year and stadium seating going for thousands in what was known as the path of totality. After all the hype it turned out to be an incredible experience for those safely viewing while some others, ignored medical advice and snuck a peek (or longer) bare-eyed. As a result, it was reported that a spike in...
read moreTalk to ten people and inevitably, the majority, will admit to wanting to lose a few pounds or more. Weight loss is a constant subject with advertisements and articles touting the next best diet to get you into those skinny jeans fast. The problem is that most weight loss regiments are fleeting, especially those that result in weight dropped too fast which have shown to almost always end in future weight gain. One diet, however, seems to be gaining more popularity. This is the keto diet, (keto is short for ketosis) which works with your...
read moreSometimes it is the simplest things that can assist your optimal health. Eating a sensible diet, exercising several times per week, getting enough sleep and lowering stress are some of the top choices. Now, regarding your future vision, it looks as though something as simple as wearing sunglasses may help slow or prevent macular degeneration and other vision diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma. At this time in history, aside from pollution, it seems that there are two major factors when it comes to outside threats on your sight. These...
read moreIn conventional medicine and traditional medicine alike, there are no assurances when it comes to curing ailments. However, depending on the affliction, both practices can present significantly beneficial results. Yet, conventional medicine still struggles with the risk of side effects that, generally speaking, show to be more substantial than natural remedies. With the risk and discomfort of side effects finally taking a toll, alternative or complementary medicine is now sought after by many people and is rising in the multi-billion dollar...
read moreYour skin is your largest organ and keeping this important real estate clean and debris-free could be essential to your overall health. Dry brushing is the daily practice of doing basically what it says, sweeping your dry skin with a brush. Like many traditional remedies, thousand year old observational studies will have to do as there is little scientific evidence that proves or even disproves the effects of dry brushing. Yet, millions benefit from this simple, ancient practice and so can you. A Cultural Way Cultures from all over the globe...
read moreConventional medicine is moving at warp speed, practically announcing daily how new pharmaceuticals, medical technologies and surgical breakthroughs are going to change your life. You are currently living during a type of Renaissance of the health industry which is exploding with study after study confirming many of these breakthroughs. Exciting times for conventional medicine, yet it is something as simple as natural foods that, in some cases, seem to surpass even the most effective medical remedies. Take something as simple as grapes. This...
read moreTofu gets a bad rap. Most people turn their nose up at it citing its bland taste and lack of satiety particular coming from carnivores who are used to the ‘rip and tear’ texture of meat. The truth is that most people have no idea how to prepare tofu let alone what it is made of. Add in the different varieties, levels of firmness and natural flavoring and that once block of blandness could open up a whole new world of eating protein. If you are a tofu naysayer or a fan but could use more info on the subject, be prepared to learn why this...
read moreNew studies show that eating artificially prepared food so far out of its natural state can accumulate into various, harmful health effects. Avoiding the easy draw of tasty snack foods, fast meals and desserts is not easy, but doing so may reduce chronic conditions and elongate your life. Don’t be fooled by the innocent assumption that occasional poor diet choices with long lists of artificial ingredients are considered a “treat” when they should be a danger. Eat clean, unprocessed foods for better mental and physical health. Fight Fat with...
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