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Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The drink that drives down your fat-triggering hormone

Many of us have just made another resolution to lose the extra weight around our hips, thighs and belly. And more likely than not, we’ll give it up again in defeat. Not to sound glib, but if you want to really lose the weight, just drink more water — but not for reason you think. […]

William Davis

How a plant-based diet can do your metabolism good

Plant-based diets have grown in popularity over the last few years. Books like “Forks over Knives” and documentaries like “The Game Changers” have inspired people to give plant-based diets a second look. If you still need a little incentive, here’s this: Plant-based diets boost after-meal calorie burn and lead to serious weight loss.

Joyce Hollman

Health and science experts plead: Increase vitamin D during the pandemic

We’ve long known vitamin D supports a healthy immune system. Now it’s apparent it provides significant defense against SARS-Cov-2, the virus behind COVID-19. That’s why more than 120 medical experts have signed an open letter to the world’s governments, calling for an “immediate widespread increase” of the vitamin that could slow, possibly end, the pandemic.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Studies link cell phones to breast and thyroid cancer

In 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified radiofrequency radiation, the type used in smartphones and laptops, as a “possible human carcinogen.” Now, two new studies may confirm they were right on the money, at least when it comes to two common cancers that have increased dramatically over the past few years. Breast […]

Dr. Mariza Snyder

Do you have estrogen dominance? Take this assessment

An epidemic of estrogen dominance is hitting women over 35. If you’re tired, dealing with period problems and early “menopausal” symptoms, can’t sleep and wonder why your mood’s gone haywire — you may be too. This is something you don’t want to ignore. The sooner you wrangle your hormones, the sooner you get your life back.

Joyce Hollman

The superfood that helps your brain control cravings

You can only cut calories for so long before your brain rebels against the restrictions and increases food cravings to the point where you can’t help but eat more. Luckily, researchers identified a superfood that counteracts this brain activity. On top of that, it’s loaded with other amazing full-body benefits you can’t pass up… So, […]

Virginia Tims-Lawson

Whole30 Salmon

This paleo friendly meal has plenty of healthy fats and is a low-carb option for those looking to cut back on grains. Let us know if you try it in the comments!  FOR THE SALMON: 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets skin on or off 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic chopped, about 2 teaspoons […]

Virginia Tims-Lawson

Mexican Spiced Cauliflower Tacos

Mexican Spiced Cauliflower tacos are a low-carb meal packed full of healthy fats and veggies for a delicious twist on tacos! Here’s an extra tip from us: for some added gut support add some pickled red onions on top! For the Cauliflower: 1 head cauliflower 1-2 tbsp avocado oil optional Spice Mix 1 tsp chili […]

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

How a common heavy metal can make pneumonia, flu and COVID-19 more severe

Since the pandemic began, we’ve been asking questions: Who will it strike? Why do some people suffer a severe case or loss of life? And most urgently, how can we stay healthy? Now, we learn that a heavy metal we’re commonly exposed to could cause not just COVID, but pneumonia and flu infection to escalate… […]

Joyce Hollman

Hot flashes can predict spikes in blood pressure

Of all the things that can happen to a woman’s body during menopause, there’s nothing quite like a hot flash. When I was young, my mother used to roll down the car window in the dead of winter and stick her head out the window. I never understood this, until I hit menopause myself. If […]

William Davis

What a flight of steps can tell you about your heart

A checkup on your heart may look something like this: an echocardiogram to check your valves, an MRI to look for scar tissue, and an EKG to predict incoming heart attack development.  As great as these methods are, they do have drawbacks. But this simple at-home method can check your heart status in between checkups… Just […]

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The surprising link between your mouth, lower blood pressure and exercise

The biggest reason most of us exercise, beyond weight loss, is for the heart health benefits. Lowering blood pressure tops the list, and that alone is worth heading to the gym, sweating through a workout doing it all again a day (or two) later. But your mouth may be cutting those heart health benefits short… […]

William Davis

What 2 tablespoons of blueberry juice can do for your brain

By the end of 2030, there are expected to be at least 82 million cases of dementia worldwide. Scientists have been dutifully searching for a cure, but they continue to hit roadblocks. But that doesn’t mean we have to sit patiently on the sidelines. If you do though, make sure to sip some blueberry juice… […]

Carolyn Gretton

Is your body blocking this cholesterol-lowering nutrient?

Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene which the body converts into the essential nutrient vitamin A. But researchers studying the role of beta-carotene in lowering cholesterol levels identified an enzyme that’s necessary for this benefit — and some of us are missing out. That means you need to go about getting yours differently. That […]

William Davis

The gut-loving superfood that rids your body of fat

Over the last decade, research has shown the importance of having a collection of diverse and varying kinds of gut bacteria in your microbiome. Without that balance, we’re wide open for disease. You could, and should, eat more fiber. But there’s one superfood that can give you all that — and the fat you don’t […]

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

12 immune-boosting foods to help guard against mutant COVID

After all we’ve been through, reach around and pat yourself on the back. You deserve it. You’re a survivor and that means you’re looking ahead… Because the mutant variants of COVID will keep coming. If you haven’t made it a priority to ramp up your immune system, there’s still time…

Joyce Hollman

The worrisome link between thyroid eye disease and sleep apnea

Snoring. Waking up multiple times a night gasping for air. Feeling tired and irritable throughout day. All of these are signs you could have sleep apnea, a condition that affects more than 29 million Americans and carries very serious health risks. But if you have thyroid eye disease, sleep apnea may even steal your sight… […]

Carolyn Gretton

Harvard identifies why obesity helps cancer thrive

Obesity has been linked to an increased risk of more than a dozen types of cancer. It also appears to worsen prognosis and survival rates. However, the obesity-triggered mechanism behind this increased risk has been slow to emerge — until now…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The sleep hormone that could fight breast, oral and stomach cancers

Like most people, you’ve probably heard of melatonin. In fact, you may even take the supplement each night since it’s a commonly used natural, over-the-counter sleep aid. Now, however, research has found that melatonin may be doing far more than just helping you get the restful sleep you need. It may guard you against cancer. […]

Joyce Hollman

Could you have diabetes? Check with your dog

If you’re a dog owner, I don’t have to tell you about the special bond that exists between people and their dogs. Your dog is your companion, your child and your protector, all wrapped into one. There isn’t much you wouldn’t do for them — but sharing a diabetes diagnosis may not be what you […]

Tracey G. Ingram, AuD

The biggest perk for working women: Cognitive reserves

A thriving workforce full of women is not only good for the economy, families and women’s independence — it’s good for women’s brains. In fact, preliminary research from the University of California, Los Angeles appears to suggest that for women at least, earning a living seems to offer a big perk: staving off cognitive decline. […]

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

How stress kicks cancer into gear

Beating cancer once seems like it should be enough of a challenge for any lifetime. But the truth of the matter is cancer often does come back. Doctors haven’t been able to pinpoint just why some tumors suddenly activate again sending many survivors back into the spiral of surgery, chemo and radiation. Until now. Thanks […]

Tracey G. Ingram, AuD

Why your bones need extra TLC after weight loss surgery

Weight loss surgery carries significant metabolic benefits, and for some, it’s their best option. But there’s a serious downside that can create another problem affecting bone health. Here’s what to know to aovid it…

Carolyn Gretton

Brain anomaly discovered that could be responsible for migraine

Once thought to be caused by blood vessels in the head, researchers now believe migraine is a neurological disorder involving nerve pathways and brain chemicals. Whatever the cause, effective treatment would be a huge relief for many. One research team has zeroed in on a particular brain chemical that could be involved in migraine onset… […]

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Training your nose to smell again after COVID-19

A weird and common symptom of COVID-19 affecting up to 80 percent of us is the loss of smell. Some suffer parosmia, where their sense of smell is distorted, making lemons smell like cabbage. Luckily, it’s possible to “train” your sense of smell back to normal…

Joyce Hollman

The supplement that guards against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Too few of us give our liver the credit and care it deserves. In 2018 there were nearly 3 million liver-related deaths. Roughly half were due to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, the most common chronic liver disease, for which there is no treatment. That may be about to change, thanks to a simple amino acid. […]

Carolyn Gretton

A Chinese herb may hold the key to fighting pancreatic cancer

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is pretty grim. In fact, the five-year survival rate is less than 10 percent. But, thankfully, medical researchers are busy exploring new avenues of treatment for the deadly disease. And one team has identified a compound from a plant commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine that may be able to […]

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

3 places where Americans are exposed to high arsenic in drinking water

One thing most Americans take for granted is clean drinking water. Even most bottled water drinkers wouldn’t blink an eye at the thought of turning on the tap for a quick, refreshing glass in a pinch. But depending on the community you live in and its water source, that might not be a good idea. […]

Tracey G. Ingram, AuD

Are you going through the “cardiovascular change”?

Menopause is a time of distress due to the symptoms it brings. But few realize how much a woman’s risk for heart disease increases during this change. That’s because menopause isn’t just “the change” that marks the end of your menstrual cycle. It’s the time of life that also signals a change in cardiovascular health. […]

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

What more wine and cheese can do for your cognitive health

If you enjoy a little cheese and a glass of wine regularly, we’ve got good news. That delicious indulgence may provide cognitive protection. A first-of-its-kind large scale analysis has connected specific foods to mental sharpness later in life. But not only that, they revealed the one thing you should never eat to avoid Alzheimer’s disease. […]

Craig Cooper

How spirulina boosts men’s immune health

Numerous studies have shown that a freshwater blue-green algae called spirulina boosts men’s immune health. This superfood, and its cousin chlorella, can be enjoyed both in food and as a supplement.

Jenny Smiechowski

The omega-3 that stood up to aggressive breast cancer

Chronic inflammation amplifies your cancer risk. Fortunately, researchers confirmed that omega-3s are an effective way to fight the chronic inflammation that fuels breast cancer. But they also found one source of omega-3s is substantially more effective…

Joyce Hollman

The ancient practices that conquers a modern day killer

Yoga can produce lasting changes to your nervous system that help regulate your stress response. And control it you must: Stress is a killer that increases your chances of heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s. Under chronic stress, your chromosomes show the effects of accelerated aging.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Tell me if you eat fast or slow and I’ll tell you if you’re obese

Remember going to the fair and encountering the carnies who want to guess your weight? To this day, I’m not sure how they do it… but I don’t have to guess to know most Americans have a weight problem. And one reason is how fast — or how slow — we eat…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

How to flip off your brain’s hunger switch

Does it seem like you’re out of luck and doomed to carry that spare tire around your middle ‘til the day you die? Don’t give up yet. A new study is providing the key to turning off your hunger so that you can actually drop those pounds and keep them off…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Where to find the best probiotics

You’ve heard how important it is to keep your gut healthy by populating it with beneficial bacteria. And, the most popular way to do that? Probiotics. Those little capsules filled with acidophilus, bifidus and lactobacillus. But, what if I told you they might be cheating you…

Joyce Hollman

7 ways to avoid airborne Alzheimer’s

It’s no secret air pollution affects your lungs. Breathing the toxic chemicals that spew from factories and vehicle exhaust causes chronic respiratory disease, emphysema, not to mention lung cancer. What you may not know is how it can give you Alzheimer’s…

Jenny Smiechowski

4 ways this simple vitamin undoes heart damage

Throughout your life, your heart sees its fair share of damage… Eating an unhealthy diet, drinking alcohol, staying sedentary, being overweight and smoking cigarettes all take a toll on your ticker. (And let’s face it…none of us are saints. We’ve all done at least one of these things in our lives.)

Jenny Smiechowski

Do you believe Alzheimer’s is in your future? Here’s why you may be right

I’m sure you’re familiar with the concept of a “self-fulfilling prophecy.” Well, science keeps showing there’s some truth to it, especially when it comes to your health. What you believe about aging and disease can either keep you healthy or set you up for sickness…

Dr. Michael Cutler

5 ways boron battles cancer cells

It’s easy to understand why boron has so many important functions when you consider it’s essential for plants to grow. That means it’s life-promoting. But — can you believe — there are even more reasons that boron is necessary to keep you healthy? And fighting cancer is one of them…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

5 exercises to beat chronic knee pain (slideshow)

If you don’t want to go through the agony of surgery or even the inconvenience of attending physical therapy sessions, there are some simple exercises you can do at home to help alleviate your chronic knee pain and get back to the life you love.

Virginia Tims-Lawson

3 bedroom-boosting supplements for couples

While your doctor might tell you it’s normal to experience changes in your sexual function as you age, you don’t have to write off your sex life. There are three supplements that have been shown to not only make you healthier, but your sex life as well…

Dr. Mark Wiley

Strengthen this surprising indicator of how well you’re aging

Ever have difficulty opening a jar of pickles or tomato sauce? Do your hands hurt when you hold things and perform repetitive motions, like washing dishes or gardening? Well, the issue could be lack of grip strength. And it’s more than just a problem that makes daily chores or tasks difficult for you…

Jenny Smiechowski

How an ancient salve could help stop antibiotic resistance

In a world where prescription antibiotics are becoming less effective, natural antibiotics are finally getting the attention they deserve. And there’s one natural antibiotic that’s been stealing the spotlight lately because of its impressive powers against resistant TB…

Joyce Hollman

The ‘pleasure therapy’ that improves your sleep, bladder, heart and more

The human body is a wondrous thing. Yet there’s this one thing that men and women alike have been conditioned to be uncomfortable talking about. Let’s end that today: It’s a normal part of our bodily functions and, it turns out, it can improve health and fight off disease…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

How to supercharge your skin’s natural anti-aging ‘serum’

An acid naturally produced in your body can hydrate and tighten your skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles and make your lips and cheeks appear younger and fuller. So why all these visible signs of aging? Production is 1/20th what it was in your younger days. Here’s how to boost and supercharge it…

Jenny Smiechowski

The food as bad for you as a bacterial infection

Inflammation is a sign your body is trying to heal itself from something harmful, like an infection or injury. But sometimes your body’s inflammation response is triggered even when you haven’t contracted a nasty bug or taken a bad fall. That’s when it goes from helping to harming…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The best food to protect against stroke and dementia

The rate of Alzheimer’s disease in our country is skyrocketing. Luckily, researchers have discovered a diet that not only helps prevent Alzheimer’s but can even help ward off dementia in stroke survivors, who are twice as likely as the general population to develop dementia…

Dr. Mark Wiley

How to boost your weight loss efforts by 36 percent

The results of a new weight loss study are rather promising. It’s based on acceptance of behaviors in relation to food, feelings of hunger and daily activity: Components of the most effective wellness strategy for success. Just trade willpower in for ‘values’…

Jenny Smiechowski

The case for chronic Lyme: Another antibiotic fail?

A lot of doctors believe Lyme disease is a fairly straight-forward condition… You get a tick bite. You get a bullseye rash and some flu-like symptoms. As long as you take a course of antibiotics soon enough — you shouldn’t have any lingering effects. But that’s not the case…

Joyce Hollman

How heart attack can begin in your bones

Why do so many people with normal, healthy levels of cholesterol and blood pressure, who have never smoked, don’t have diabetes, and are without a family history of heart attack, fall victim to heart failure? A new discovery answers this question that’s plagued medicine for so long…

Jenny Smiechowski

The vitamin deficiency driving bowel problems

Gas. Stomach pain. Bloating. Diarrhea. Constipation. You get the picture. Even though IBS isn’t as serious as some of the other diseases tied to vitamin deficiencies, it makes you miserable and interferes with optimum health. So you want it to stop ASAP. Here’s what you need…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The deep wrinkle treatment you breathe in

We can count the passing of the years not just in our memories but in the wrinkles on our faces. And, while it’s nice to call those wrinkles a sign of wisdom or a life well-lived, most of us would still rather turn back the clock, at least when it comes to our skin.

Dr. Isaac Eliaz

Swap your ‘yoyo’ diet technique for real results

We all know the “YoYo” approach to losing weight… You spend a few weeks cutting out this or substituting that, counting every calorie. And quite often, the weight comes off and you revert back to “normal.” And then it all comes back. So let’s try something smarter…

Dr. Michael Cutler

Using boron to boost hormones and absorb nutrients

Recently I wrote about the missing link for arthritis… boron — and why supplementing with it is an effective natural treatment for both arthritis and osteoporosis. But that’s not all this miracle mineral can do for you. So let’s see how you can put it to work improving what ails you…

Joyce Hollman

Is it depression… or cancer?

People with depression are often stigmatized. Slowly, light is being shed on the fact that depression is, in fact, an illness, just like any other. It can also be a signal that other things are wrong with the body: vitamin deficiencies, hormonal imbalances… even cancer. Here’s one woman’s story…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Arthritis: Proof that if you don’t use it, you lose it

Arthritis pain have you dreading getting out of bed and taking that first step? Do you wonder how much worse it’s going to be ten or even fifteen years down the road? If you know moving helps, but can’t handle the 150 minutes your doctor says is recommended, here’s good news…

Jenny Smiechowski

The sleep ‘side effect’ that leads to weight gain, high BP and heart disease

Are you in debt to the Sandman? Only getting five or six hours of sleep, because that’s the only way you can find enough time in the day? Sure, you feel a little tired. But, you figure you’ll catch up this weekend, right? No so fast. That may not be the fix you’re looking for…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

5 steps to stop plantar fasciitis (slideshow)

Whether you’re living with plantar fasciitis, stress fractures of your feet, tendonitis or any other type of foot or ankle pain, there is one common way to feel better and it doesn’t involve prescription drugs and their side effects, needles or surgery.

Dr. Mark Wiley

8 super fun and effective ways to get your heart pumping

Having strong lungs and a healthy heart are essential to wellness and quality of life. Yet many people really don’t like cardio exercises because they are hard to do, take a lot of effort and often can be painful on the joints. Well, that’s not always the case…

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