Your teeth have a lot to tell you about the overall health of your body. Your mouth/body connection is a lot stronger than you think. Your oral health can tell you a lot about what’s happening in your body. It seems like a stretch to think the health of your mouth affects the health of your heart and blood vessels, but it’s true – it’s been 30 years now since Read More
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you already know how I feel about tap water. But, if you’re new to my blog — yes, you read that right. There’s a chance your water is contributing to your weight issues. Sounds crazy, right? But, I assure you, it’s not. In fact, there’s a lot you probably don’t know about how your water impacts your health. My friend, Dr. Read More
If winter has you feeling down and cravings carbs, there are natural solutions that can help. As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it can be hard to leave the comfort of your warm bed in the morning. But for some it goes beyond this, into the Winter Blues, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If you feel tired, depressed, anxious, and lethargic only in the winter months, Read More
Fat Flush Chocolate Indulgence I’ve never met someone who didn’t enjoy the occasional sweet indulgence, especially on a day like Valentine’s Day. So, in honor of this beloved holiday, known for decadence and romance, I have decided to share the recipe for one of my favorite smooth and velvety desserts: Share with your Valentine, or, better yet, make it as a Valentine’s Day gift for yourself! Ingredients ½ avocado 1 Read More
One out of every five adults has come down with the flu this season. This year’s flu season is being touted as the worst in almost a decade, since the 2009 swine flu pandemic. As a result, droves of people want to know how to prevent the flu. The predominant strain this year is the Hong Kong flu, which has been documented for at least 50 years and is known Read More
Whether you are a Fat Flusher for life, or your diet is vegan, vegetarian, raw, Keto, Paleo, low carb or you like juicing, you want to lose weight fast, or you’re just super busy and need healthy options that are easy to grab on the go, smoothies fill the bill. Based on the latest buzz, green smoothies have become well known as one of the easiest and healthiest “on-the-go” meals Read More
Skipping breakfast may actually be good for you. For centuries, people all over the world have taken advantages of fasting’s near-miraculous benefits. Recently the term “intermittent fasting” has become an industry buzz phrase, but the truth is, cultures have been making regular fasts and other detox procedures an integral part of their religious and cultural traditions for thousands of years. These practices included a wide range of fasting techniques, from Read More
Though it’s no great secret that the Standard American Diet is “SAD” for a reason, the data is nothing short of eye opening. A “Standard American Diet” study published by the National Cancer Institute revealed that a staggering three out of four Americans do not so much as touch a piece of fruit during any given day, let alone consume the daily recommended servings. Even worse, nine out of ten Read More
It seems like every few months new studies emerge that increase our concerns about the damage electropollution does to our bodies. When it comes to cell phones, cordless phones, computers and other Wi-Fi devices, the news feels like a never-ending trickle of doom and gloom. EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies) are linked to DNA damage, brain cancer, inflammation, fatigue, reproductive abnormalities, premature aging, and a barrage of other health problems. Every day, Read More
Like food, color is essential to health and wellbeing on many levels. There is scientific proof that colors influence the mind and have legitimate psychological impact on our lives, but very few people realize how just how much color can impact their lives. You can eat food that agrees with and supports your body to achieve peak health. You can also wear colors that enhance your radiant health and express Read More