Category: Blog

  • How to Protect Against The Coronavirus

    How to Protect Against The Coronavirus

    According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), there are about six steps you can take to protect yourself and others from the globe’s current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Simply visit their website, here, for details as well as important information concerning those who are most vulnerable to the disease. As easily as you… Read more

  • The #1 Virus-Fighting Fruit*, Plus…

    The #1 Virus-Fighting Fruit*, Plus…

    Most historians typically trace its healing abilities back to Hippocrates, the ancient Greek known as the “father of medicine,” who described the plant as his “medicine chest” because of the wide array of health concerns it seemed to cure. Whether we’re talking cavemen, ancient Egyptians or ancient Greeks, this natural remedy definitely goes way back, which is why it’s no… Read more

  • 6 Healthy Habits for Women at Every Age

    6 Healthy Habits for Women at Every Age

    There are many preventative measures a woman can take to protect herself from chronic disease and boost her overall health. Fueling up on nutrient-rich, whole foods like avocados can support female reproductive health and help fight off free radicals, while certain supplements can help ensure that we’re getting essential vitamins and minerals that may be lacking in our diets.… Read more

  • Why This Oil Needs To Be In Your Diet

    Why This Oil  Needs To Be In Your Diet

    “Fat” gets a bad rap, but if we’re talking about the macronutrient, it’s a vital part of a balanced diet.  The key is to pick the right fats, so may we recommend olive oil? This nutritional gem will not only add smooth richness to your sautéed vegetables or grilled fish, but olive oil also has… Read more

  • Heart-Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations

    Heart-Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations

    According to the American Heart Association, a healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons to fight cardiovascular disease. It’s not as hard as you may think!  Remember, it’s the overall pattern of your choices that counts. Make the simple steps below part of your life for long-term benefits to your health and your heart. Use up at least… Read more

  • Be Heart-Healthy This Valentine’s Day

    Be Heart-Healthy This Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day is a day to treat our loved ones (and ourselves), but somehow the treat of choice has become candy. While the media (and chocolate-makers) would have you believe that a piece or two of chocolate is good for you, trust me: the chocolate that comes in the box with the big red bow… Read more

  • The Best Diet for Heart Health + 15 Heart-Healthy Foods

    The Best Diet for Heart Health + 15 Heart-Healthy Foods

    What’s the Best Diet for Heart Health? Many people are confused by all the different dietary advice we hear about. But here’s the truth: Leading nutritional experts are in general agreement about the most heart-healthy diet for humans. The optimal diet for heart health is one that is low in animal products (and especially processed meats),… Read more

  • 3 Surprising Benefits of Echinacea

    3 Surprising Benefits of Echinacea

    Used for more than 300 years by Native Americans to treat infections and pain, echinacea – a group of flowering plants known as coneflowers – gained widespread popularity as a traditional herbal remedy in the United States and Europe in the early 20th century. While nine species of the echinacea plant exist, only three are… Read more

  • 5 Tips to Help You Kick Sugar in a Week

    5 Tips to Help You Kick Sugar in a Week

    Cutting refined sugar out of your diet can be one of toughest things to do. It’s highly addictive so cravings can come on very strong and are often hard to ignore. However, eliminating sugar from your diet can be done. If you do decide to go sugar free, the best way is to go cold-turkey.… Read more

  • Why Vitamin D is Essential For Your Health

    Why Vitamin D is Essential For Your Health

    Vitamin D is not like other vitamins. First off, your body can make its own D just from your skin receptors soaking up the sun’s UVB rays. Your cells send vitamin D straight down to your liver. There, it’s converted to a substance called 25(OH)D that doctors test you for to indicate a deficiency. That… Read more