Best Exercise Options

Cardio vs. Weight Training, Fat Loss Supplements, and More With New Year’s Day past, and dreaded New Year’s resolutions haunting some of us, I hope you consider following through with some of your goals pertaining to your health.  If you’re like most people, you’ll vow to eat better, exercise more, drink less and lose those last 10 (or 20, or...

Konjac Root Craze

The Konjac Root Craze: Is It As Beneficial As They Say? Konjac root has been getting a good deal of press lately, especially since appearing on Dr. Oz’s show and making his list of “Viewers All Time Favorite Tips” . . . not to mention all the buzz it’s getting on other TV shows and in various publications. So, why is...

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...

The Power of Prebiotics

The Power of Prebiotics and Why Probiotics Alone Aren’t Enough You know about probiotics – the healthy bacteria that can help you maintain good digestive health (and good overall health).  But have you heard of prebiotics?  Many people haven’t, which is a shame, as they are an essential part of the benefits you get from probiotics; as well as a...

Worms and Parasites Infecting Us

Worms and Parasites? How Probiotics Might be the Answer! Eighty percent of the immune system can be found within your digestive system.  What would happen if this integral part of your body was invaded by harmful parasites that were invisible to the naked eye? Intestinal worms and parasites are not just for poor, underdeveloped countries.  In fact, anyone who has eaten...

Probiotics, the Bacteria With Immunity For You

Probiotics and Immunity With cold and flu season approaching faster than you can say “Achoo,” you might be wondering how you can pump up your immunity to avoid the chills, fever, aches, and sniffles this year.  Traditional wisdom would say “get your vitamin C” or “use that hand sanitizer!"  But there is another way that you can help boost your...

Some Vitamins Are Actually Rocks

Today I want to speak with you about something very important.  It needs to be said because there is a dirty little secret out there under which most of you are being taken advantage... not only in terms of the money you are spending, but also in terms of your health and wellness. See, I have dedicated my life’s work...

Dairy Industry Hiding Harmful Ingredients From You

Why is the Dairy Industry Trying to Pull the Wool Over Your Eyes? These days it’s increasingly essential to be conscious of what you’re feeding yourself, and your family. Reading labels has become a necessity . . . and given the confusing labels out there, it is not a simple task. Learning to distinguish “organic” from “non-organic,” making sure your...

Feed Your Brain!

Feed Your Brain Do you remember that PSA (Public Service Announcement), where an egg is being fried in a pan and the message is, “This is your brain on drugs”?  Pretty vivid picture of what drugs – the bad ones – can do to your brain. Unfortunately, it can be more than just drugs that may cause your brain to suffer. ...

Boosting Children’s Health and Brain-Power

Boost Your Kids’/Grandkids’ Health and Brain Power! The childhood obesity epidemic continues to grow and shows no signs of tapering off, or at least reaching a plateau.  Since 1980, obesity in children has tripled, and today over 17 percent of our children are severely overweight.  According to an education workshop hosted by the Tyler Public Library and St. Paul Children's...