Category: Diet & Fitness

July 22, 2013

You May Be very Surprised to Learn That Some Your Vitamins Contain Rocks!

Today I want to speak with you about something very important.  It needs to be said because there is a dirty little secret out there under which most of you are being taken advantage… not only in terms of the money you are spending, but also in terms of your health and wellness. See, I […]

April 16, 2013

The Disturbing Truth About What Is In Your Milk- Consumers Beware!

The Raw Milk Movement: How It’s Threatening the Dairy Industry’s Profits In a recent article, we discussed how certain members of the Dairy Industry are pushing for unlabeled ingredients, such as aspartame and sucralose, to be allowed in almost 20 varieties of milk and other dairy products.  “Unlabeled,” aka: “without your knowledge.” It’s disturbing to […]

April 3, 2013

Dairy Industry Hiding Harmful Ingredients From You

Why is the Dairy Industry Trying to Pull the Wool Over Your Eyes? These days it’s increasingly essential to be conscious of what you’re feeding yourself, and your family. Reading labels has become a necessity . . . and given the confusing labels out there, it is not a simple task. Learning to distinguish “organic” […]

February 26, 2013

20 Most Dangerous Foods

20 Most Dangerous Foods… If you recall, a few weeks ago we did an article on a “drug” that the U.S. allows in meats like beef, pork, and poultry, but which 160 other countries currently bans (including Russia).  Which begs the question:  What other types of foods are allowed to be “tainted” by things such […]

February 19, 2013

Best Time to Exercise

What Time of Day is Best to Exercise? About a month ago we showcased an article on what type of exercise is most beneficial for fat loss: weight training, cardio, or a combination of both.  The answer, after significant research, was cardio.  And because scientists are never quite satisfied with reaching one conclusion, there was […]

February 12, 2013

The Power of Prebiotics

The Power of Prebiotics and Why Probiotics Alone Aren’t Enough You know about probiotics – the healthy bacteria that can help you maintain good digestive health (and good overall health).  But have you heard of prebiotics?  Many people haven’t, which is a shame, as they are an essential part of the benefits you get from […]

January 2, 2013

Best Exercise Options

Cardio vs. Weight Training, Fat Loss Supplements, and More With New Year’s Day past, and dreaded New Year’s resolutions haunting some of us, I hope you consider following through with some of your goals pertaining to your health.  If you’re like most people, you’ll vow to eat better, exercise more, drink less and lose those […]

November 6, 2012

Feed Your Brain!

Feed Your Brain Do you remember that PSA (Public Service Announcement), where an egg is being fried in a pan and the message is, “This is your brain on drugs”?  Pretty vivid picture of what drugs – the bad ones – can do to your brain. Unfortunately, it can be more than just drugs that […]

October 25, 2012

Noni. The Real Benefits

Morinda Citrifolia: Better Than Magic Fairy Dust? You’ve probably heard of the popular Noni Juice… it went through a big boom a few years ago, due to its proposed myriad of health benefits. But what exactly is in this “miracle juice” to make it so beneficial? Certainly not magic fairy dust! No… actually something much […]

September 4, 2012

Boosting Children’s Health and Brain-Power

Boost Your Kids’/Grandkids’ Health and Brain Power! The childhood obesity epidemic continues to grow and shows no signs of tapering off, or at least reaching a plateau.  Since 1980, obesity in children has tripled, and today over 17 percent of our children are severely overweight.  According to an education workshop hosted by the Tyler Public […]

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