Health

Here are some additional tips to keep your overall cardiovascular system running strong… Keep your homocysteine count low to help prevent plaque buildup on artery walls by eating foods high in Choline and Betaine, or in English – eat meat, eggs or milk with spinach, broccoli, or beets. Foods high in folate, B6, B 12,…

There are a bajillion things that cause cancer that you are exposed to every single day. You eat, drink, breath, or otherwise come in contact with hundreds of things that given the right conditions, can turn into cancer. The important part of that statement is – given the right conditions. Take for example a recent…

Do you suffer from bronchitis? Many people get seasonal bouts. Here’s a quick tip sheet of things you can do to feel better fast – Avoid milk – it makes the mucus thicker Drink plenty of water Chicken soup Vitamin C in as many forms as you can get in you! Spicy foods help liquify…

First, let me say that I personally don’t think its wise to try to cure yourself naturally if you have been diagnosed with cancer. I believe that you need a 2 pronged approach using a healthy diet and supplements and the care of your Doctor team. That is how I got through Stage IV colon…

These foods are said to help prevent, ease discomfort, or some say – even help to cure cancers. You can read about each food in the Healthy Foods A-Z section – Acai berries, almonds, apples, apricot pits, avocado, barley, bitter almond oil, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery, cherries, cherry pits, chili peppers,…

After writing about eating healthier and living a healthy lifestyle for years, imagine my surprise when I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. Lung cancer I could understand. I’ve never been able to quit smoking. But colon cancer? The doctor said the only thing I did wrong was not getting my colonoscopy so they…

Strong bones are pretty important, wouldn’t you say? Without strong bones, you won’t be moving around much. Here are some easy to eat foods to help you keep your bones strong – Apples, apple cider vinegar, beer,cantaloupe, cashews, cheese, dark greens, dates, mangoes, melons, milk, oranges, spinach, and yogurt. The 2 rules for strong bones…

You’ve heard that you can control your blood pressure by eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, lean meat in moderation, and getting some exercise every day. But you might be wondering if there are any foods or supplements that can give you faster results. Here are the superfoods for keeping your arteries healthy…

Eat as many of these heart healthy foods as you can! & make sure you’re getting enough of these essential nutrients – Anti-oxidants (especially vitamins C & E and lycopene), Vitamin A, Vitamin D (get out in the sun a little!), B vitamins, Omega 3s (fish, fish oil, flaxseed oil), CoQ10, magnesium, niacin, potassium, and zinc….

Chances are, you aren’t chewing your food enough. Slow down! I know it sounds stupid, but try it. If you swallow your food half chewed, your body has to work harder to break it down. If you’re still having problems, try cutting out milk and cutting down on whole grains. Also see “Water retention”.