Want to Look and Feel Younger? Quit the 5 Aging Habits!

sleepWhether it is using fancy face creams or injecting bacteria into your forehead to make lines disappear, there is always something that people are willing to do to find the fountain of youth. But there are so many things that everyone can do to look and feel younger – and feel better! – that cost nothing and have no side effects.

Most people know that  smoking and lying in the sun can make you look years older, but some other aging habits may seem more unexpected. For many people, most of these habits can be changed relatively easily and will also help you feel more energized. Continue reading “Want to Look and Feel Younger? Quit the 5 Aging Habits!”

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Spirulina vs Chlorella

chlorellaI recently received an email from a customer who was interested in supplementing with greens, specifically chlorella and spirulina. Spirulina and chlorella are nutrient-dense algae grown in mineral-rich pools of fresh water. Although both these algae look and taste very similar and offer some similar benefits, they also offer very different nutritional profiles and if you are going to choose one, it best to know which one will offer the nutritional aspects that will be most beneficial to you.

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The President’s Obesity is Symptom of National Emergency

president foodGuest blog by Medical Director James F. Loomis, Jr., MD, MBA, at Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine.

The results of President Trump’s annual physical exam are in: He is obese. He also has elevated cholesterol and evidence of heart disease. Of course, the president is not alone. His health, including his obesity, is a symptom of the national health emergency touching many Americans.

More than 93.3 million adults (almost 40% of the population) in the United States have weight in the obese range. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer Continue reading “The President’s Obesity is Symptom of National Emergency”

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Putting Out the Fire on Hot Flashes & Other Menopausal Miseries

hormone fixThis is a guest blog by Dr. Anna Cabeca, who will be a guest on our radio show, Essentials for Healthy Living, on Sunday, March 10.

Hot flashes can hit at the most inconvenient times. While you’re having a business meeting with an important client. Maybe you’re out with friends, having a great time. Perhaps while you’re in bed with your partner during an intimate experience. With absolutely no warning, your face flushes. Your heart rate accelerates. Your body feels like a steam vent. Perspiration washes all over you. Hot flashes are like an unwelcome guest – often ill-timed, uncomfortable and you can’t wait for them to leave. Continue reading “Putting Out the Fire on Hot Flashes & Other Menopausal Miseries”

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Lunch Today: Black Bean and Quinoa Power Bowl

black bean quinoa power bowlIf you want to kick up your salad game, try a power bowl. Power bowls are basically amped up salads. Many times they are supplemented with nutrient-rich grains and protein to make them more filling and to provide energy to sustain you throughout your day, perfect for lunch. They are also very simple to make.

Power bowls usually consist of vegetables, protein and whole grains and then tossed with a delicious dressing. Nuts  and seeds are great toppers and add texture, as well as important nutrients. This recipe uses black beans as its protein, spinach as its main veggie and quinoa as the whole grain. Continue reading “Lunch Today: Black Bean and Quinoa Power Bowl”

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