Getting enough rest at night is very important to your overall health and well being. Lack of sleep causes a lot of health related problems like weak immune system, shortened temper, poor eating habits and much more. The reason is you are designed to sleep. It is highly recommended by the FDA that you […]

In parts one and two of this series, titled “Take Back Your Life” and “Take Back Your Life 2”; we discussed the importance of proper cell function and the necessity of having and maintaining a balanced endocrine system as they relate to wellness. Here in part 3, we shall examine why vitamins and minerals, […]

For thousands of years, ginseng has been revered in the Orient as an almost magical natural supplement with amazing benefits for those who use it regularly. It is said that ginseng will boost the immune system, enhance vitality, increase physical endurance, increase mental alertness, and treat illnesses like colds, fevers, headaches, and vomiting. It is […]

Most healthy eaters are familiar with the three macronutrients that garner the most media attention within the diet world: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Indeed, some highly regarded eating programs, such as the Isometric Diet®, are designed to deliver an optimal balance of these three macronutrients.
Yet what is often overlooked in a nutrition vocabulary dominated […]

If you or somebody you care about is struggling with fatigue, autoimmune disorders, or a life threatening illness, glyconutrients can help. These all natural plant based ‘raw materials’ help support your body’s ability to produce special structures called glycoproteins. Glycoproteins directly affect the ability of your cells to communicate with each other so they are […]

You’re thirsty after working in the sun on a hot Saturday
afternoon. You head to the kitchen and pour yourself a cool
glass of water and gulp it back greedily. The immediate
effect is to cool you down, quench your thirst, and re-
hydrate your body.
But did you give any thought to what it’s doing […]

Are there side effects of flax seed oil? Yes. But a better question to ask is - what are the real facts about flax?
Ever since flax seed oil hit the nutritional supplement market in the mid 80s, it’s been promoted as a cure-all for dozens of diseases and conditions. But, in reality, most of those […]

You really are what you eat. You are also very much affected by the lifestyle you live. Every item that enters your mouth will be digested and reconstructed into your living cells for use. Although it is true that everything is broken down into general building blocks necessary for life (such as […]

What is fiber? Fiber is the indigestible part of plant foods. They are usually the walls of the plant cells, skins and seeds. Due to refining of foods much of the fiber has been lost in our diets causing digestive problems and overall poor health.
How does fiber help your digestive tract? It absorbs water when […]

Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing my 6-month old niece Rianna in Las Vegas. She has just started eating “real” baby food beyond the formula in her bottle, and I got a kick out of feeding her one of her meals of squash. Okay, so not all of it got in her mouth, but […]