Do you know the most important strategies for having healthy bones? Your doctor will tell you calcium right?…

Do you leak? I’m not talking about your bladder. I’m referring to your gut. Leaky Gut Syndrome today is known as…

It’s hard to imagine that depression could be driven by something other than our perception of stress, but it is true. We often blame stress or our mental state as the cause of our anxiety, depression and fatigue but now we are finding it’s not always the case. Stress and anxiety can….

Bacon weighs in at about 45 calories (one strip). Of the 45 calories, approximately 65 percent comes from fat. Is that bad? Well…

Fat. It’s just there, always on your mind, always tampering with an outfit that you want to wear. You check how you look in the mirror, and you don’t like what you see. Magazines and online searches tell you to…

If you could take one supplement that would make a difference in your life what would it be? It’s a difficult question because there are several that come to mind, especially for me. So in this week’s blog I ask, what makes omega-3 fats so special? And…

If you could put your finger on the very first thing that determined your health and wellness, it might surprisingly be water. Or more specifically, drinking enough of it. It’s not a subject that we thank about much. But it should be. Most of us take it for granted. But have you ever taken a moment to think about how…

Have you ever had heart burn? Most of us have at one time or another, but most of us also took a tums or some other antacid to treat it, right? Acid reflux is an extremely common health problem, affecting as many as…

Imagine that we are walking along a hiking path, enjoying nature, thinking good thoughts, and suddenly, we hear a rustle in the bushes. Our body thinks, bear (or in Paleo times saber toothed tiger-Oh my). Either way, the hike is ruined along with your underwear and you are now faced with a decision…

The human body is an amazing structure. A massive collection of some 724 trillion cells which all work together in a symphony of perfection that yields, among other things, life. We have 20-50 billion fat cells in the human body, with multiple functions. We have 35 billion skin cells. A healthy heart has…

Have you ever wondered about your bread? Just a quick glance at most store loaves will bring most health experts to their knees with a list of ingredients that are remarkably unhealthy. Most bread contains high fructose corn syrup, added sugar, soy, and many other ingredients that you should avoid. It’s a subject that…

Did your mother ever tell you to sit up straight at the dinner table? Most all mothers did and most all mothers still do (dads too!). But have you ever really given thought to the importance of having good posture? In reality, posture is one of those things you may not think about until you start having problems. Indeed, it is often too late when…

It’s not something that everyone thinks about, until they incur a fracture, yet osteoporosis is a condition which affects 44 million Americans, striking 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men…

Have you ever decided to start an exercise program but when the time comes to actually do it you hear that little voice in your head saying, “I’m so tired and I’d much rather sleep in today?” Most exercisers skip a workout occasionally. You may be…

Ever seen someone who seems to eat whatever they want but they never seem to gain weight? Let’s face it most people enjoy eating, but can you really eat whatever you want? Can you out exercise your fork? Find out in this week’s blog.

Ever feel stiff? Muscles just don’t seem to want to release, they always seem to have constant tension, sometimes even pain? What are the possible mechanisms that bring about muscle stiffness and spasm? The answer is…

Have you noticed a mysterious health symptom that has no apparent cause? It’s worth considering whether a nutrient deficiency may be to blame. Fact is that vitamins and minerals are co-factors (required helpers) for all the…

Have you ever heard of Whole Body Vibration? Many people have not but it’s the hottest thing in exercise, weight loss, strength training and therapy right now. The technology itself is not new. Having been around since the 1960’s, Russians were its primary users training both…

When choosing to diet you are often left with more questions than answers. How do I lose weight, how do I choose the right things to do, and what is the best thing to do? The problem is…