Did you see the news this week? Red wine keeps you healthy even if you pig out - at least that's what the headlines read. It's true that there has been an established link between moderate red wine consumption and cardiovascular health for quite some time. A compound found in wine, called resveratrol, is prime suspect of the health-promoting benefits of red wine.The new study published this week in Nature added fuel to that fire by showing that...more
Smarten Up People, Drive those Toxins Away and Lose WeightFirst of all I want to tell you how fit I am today, then I will tell you how I used to be. I know you are saying to yourself, why I should be Interested how this guy feels. Well my friends there is a darn good reason for this.My name is Ralph Morton, I am 78 years old and I feel like I am 55.I play golf on a regular basis and shoot in the high 80's. I walk, don't take a cart; I guess the...more
Here come the holidays!We're fast approaching that 'time of year' - you know the one I'm talking about - the holiday season! For many people, it's a bittersweet time. People get excited about the enjoyment of it all, but also sadly anticipate putting on a few pounds of weight with all the parties and goodies that abound. And, unfortunately, with the holidays approaching quickly, all those crazy diets and nutrition misinformation will be floating around, confusing everyone.Don't follow the masses. Don't accept weight gain expectations. Do something about your concerns this season by educating yourself on how to eat well during the holidays. Learn what should be avoided, and know what is essential and important to eat. And don't fall prey to the popular low-carb diets. Carbohydrates are important to our health and nutrition and should not be avoided.The role of CarbohydratesCarbohydrates are the primary fuel source for the human body. Although both protein and fat can also be utilized as fuel, carbohydrates are the macronutrients that supply the majority of glucose to the body. The brain cannot survive without glucose. The minimum amount of carbohydrate needed to ensure available...more
Choosing Your Caregivers & Tips for Caregivers Coping with Health Challenges Battling your disease and or disorder is an individual journey that takes all of heaven and earth to combat. Choose your caregivers well!!:Your Caregiver walks a fine line between reality, support cheerleader, hand holder, master "hugger" and "inspiration machine", and...more
Tips for Choosing Your Support Group & CaregiversSupport groups come in all sizes and flavors, in person and online. Whether you're looking for a divorce support group, a cancer support group, depression, grief, or weight loss support group, the elements for providing you with substantive and positive emotional, mental, physical or spiritual...more
Did you know that you could build muscle and become stronger without weight training? It's true.It's called isometric training and it increases muscle mass, giving you that great-looking body you always wanted. And best of all, you can get fit without going to the gym or buying all that expensive home exercise equipment.Isometric exercises involve muscular contractions performed against fixed resistance. The System gained scientific acceptance in 1953 when a couple of German researchers named Dr. Theodore Hettinger and Dr. Eric A. Muller published a study showing people who did isometric exercises obtained dramatic results by causing their muscles to tense for no more than 10 seconds at a time.This muscle tension became popular in America when a young man from southern Italy, Angelo Sicilano, teamed up with marketing genius Harold Roman to produce an advertisement in comic books.It showed how a 97-pound weakling became a "real he-man" and punched out the bully who had kicked sand in his face. This ad launched the mail order bodybuilding program called "Dynamic Tension." Young Angelo went on to win the title The World's Most Perfectly Developed Man.He changed his name to Charles...more
Did you know that you could build muscle and become stronger without weight training? It's true.It's called isometric training and it increases muscle mass, giving you that great-looking body you always wanted. And best of all, you can get fit...more
There are several benefits to eating blended raw foods (smoothies, raw soups, etc.), beyond their convenience. In this article, I will provide you with some essential information about blended foods. I will give you some of the best pieces of advice...more
Noni Juice is very much a hot topic. Noni Juice is reddish brown in color with a distinctive smell and taste. Noni juice is said to improve or cure arthritis, cancer, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, impotence and so on. The Noni fruit and Noni...more
There is a spectrum of migraine presentations. On one end of the spectrum, there is "Give me a barf bag and quiet, dark room in which to lie down, and I will try to live through it." This is most doctors' idea of a migraine, and also, most patients'...more
Using Organic Products Does Make a Difference If you're one of those people who have never given any thought to what ingredients might be in the products you use, you're not alone. And if you're one of the people who believe that if it's on a shelf...more
We all have our favorite oxymorons - act natural, original copy, jumbo shrimp and the list goes on. With all the spam and misinformation surrounding the weight loss supplement Hoodia, I have been asked if "authentic Hoodia" should be added to the...more