Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for around one in every four deaths each year. But fear not, you can greatly reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease through diet and lifestyle changes. It’s important to get regular exercise and eat heart-healthy foods, and that’s not hard because all…

When you buy beef, if you have visions of the meat coming from cattle that have grazed on pasture, it’s time for a reality check. Farms today aren’t like what our great-grandparents had. Most cattle in the United States are fattened on grain and soy. They live in confined conditions in feedlots or factory farms…

Food has been the medicine of humanity since the dawn of time. Many herbs that we associate only with seasoning our food are, in fact, potent herbal medicines. There is a wide area of overlap between the two categories, with the distinction between food and herbal medicine being quite subjective. * Click the “Save” button…

Pain is a common symptom of cancer patients. According to surveys, about 30 to 50 percent of cancer patients have pain problems, and more than 80 percent of terminal cancer patients experience pain. Most cancer patients must continually rely on painkillers or morphine. However, even with legal prescriptions, these drugs can bring many uncomfortable side…

Not all calories are created equal. Different foods go through different metabolic pathways in the body. They can have vastly different effects on hunger, hormones, and how many calories we burn. Here are the 16 most weight loss-friendly foods on earth. Sponsored by Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. Please click on the ‘CC’ button to activate…

If ever there were an herb that puts existential fear into the bottom line of pharmaceutical companies, it’s turmeric. Turmeric is one the most thoroughly researched plants in existence today. It has an ancient history filled with deep reverence for its seemingly compassionate power to alleviate human suffering. Its medicinal properties and components (primarily curcumin)…

The bacteria in your body outnumber your body’s cells 10 to 1. Most of these bacteria reside in your gut, and the majority are quite harmless. Having the right gut bacteria is linked to numerous health benefits. These include: Weight loss Improved digestion Enhanced immune function Healthier skin Better mood Plus there is a reduced…

Eating healthy and losing weight seems downright impossible for many people. Despite their best intentions, they repeatedly find themselves eating large amounts of unhealthy foods. This is despite knowing that it is causing them harm. The truth is, the effects of certain foods on the brain can lead to addiction. Food addiction is a very…

There are many ways to lose a lot of weight in a short amount of time. However, most of them require you to be hungry and unsatisfied. If you don’t have iron willpower, then hunger will cause you to give up on these plans quickly. The three-step plan outlined in this episode will do the…

The weight loss “industry” is full of myths. People are being advised to do all sorts of crazy things, most of which have no evidence behind them. Over the years, however, scientists have found a number of strategies that seem to be effective. Here are 24 weight-loss tips that are actually evidence-based. Please click on…