7 Anti-Aging Methods that Really Work
As the medical community makes amazing strides to extend the human lifespan, more and more emphasis is being put on extending the quality of life. Consequently, there are many products on the market today which promise to slow or reverse the effects of aging on the body and the mind. There are several common herbal supplements which are touted...
How Antioxidants Fight Aging
Did you know that you are literally rusting as you grow older? That's right – many of the physical and even mental changes associated with aging can be attributed to the chemical process known as oxidation – the same process that causes metal to change color and deteriorate when left unprotected and exposed to air and water. So what...
The Best Supplements for Anti-Aging
Is it possible to stop the hands of time? The idea is certainly appealing, especially as you start to notice how the passing of time impacts your body . . . both inside and out. Those effects are more noticeable the longer you live, and as a whole, individuals are living longer now than previous generations. Stress has a profound...
Planning for Your Elder Years: Taking a Look at State vs. Private Nursing Homes
Moving your loved ones into a nursing home can be difficult at first, and so many questions can come up. Will they provide great care? How much will it cost? Which home do I choose? Do any of them seem to have happier residents – and more importantly, maybe, residents that live longer? Another question, perhaps not so common...
Why you cannot find organic versions of your favorite foods …
Ever wonder why it’s so hard to find organic versions of some of your favorite foods? It’s because we’re still not growing enough organics in America. As demand for organic food soars, major retailers like Costco are unable to keep up. That’s because less than 1 percent of American farmland is dedicated to growing organic crops. Growing more organics would not only...
This Powerful Alliance of 63 Elemental Nutrients Offers You Nearly Limitless Energy!
An astonishing, tested combination of superfoods can turn back the hands of time for your body. Maybe you know what it’s like, that no matter how much sleep you get, it never seems to be deep enough or refreshing enough. And every day you look in the mirror, you seem to find another grey hair or a deeper line. You may...
Vitamin D and the Battle Against Breast Cancer
You may already know that Vitamin C could help prevent the common cold, or that Vitamin A is essential for healthy eyes, but did you know that Vitamin D might help in the battle against breast cancer? An ongoing study is showing that Vitamin D can be linked to the prevention of the deadly cancer that affects approximately 12...
Probiotics, One Key To Maintaining Optimum Health
While consuming microscopic organisms and bacteria on purpose may seem strange -- or even disgusting to most people, it’s actually something you should do on a regular basis to maintain a healthy immune system... in the form of probiotics. What Exactly ARE Probiotics? Probiotics are tiny, living microorganisms (also known as microflora or beneficial bacteria) that aid in food digestion and...
Cancer Prevention and Vitamin D
The Missing Link in Cancer Prevention: Vitamin D Recently there was a renewed interest in (and corresponding buzz around) breast and ovarian cancer; particularly due to celebrity Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a double mastectomy – despite the fact that she didn’t have cancer. Jolie made this decision after learning that she carried the mutated BRCA-1 gene, and, according to...
Extreme Caution. 3 Potentially Toxic Natural Supplements
For people wanting to avoid dangerous pharmaceuticals, a vast selection of natural therapies and herbal supplements are available for just about every condition. But just because they are 'natural' doesn't imply that you can take them like they’re Flintstones vitamins. Many times these supplements are just as potent (if not more) than mainstream drugs. You need to exercise caution when...
