Can you decipher health facts from fiction? Take this quiz!
It’s not necessary to use antibacterial soap when washing your hands. True or false Annual mammograms are a woman’s best protection against breast cancer. True or false Which of these are good choices of fat to use in cooking? A) Margarine B) Lard C) Vegetable oil D) Canola oil E) Butter Bad breath can be caused by digestive issues. True or false It’s not normal to have gas every day. True or false Which of...
10 foods you must avoid
I had a conversation with an acquaintance who told me she was in good health because: Her cholesterol was under control with Lipitor Her blood pressure stayed right around 120/80 with atenolol Nexium kept her acid reflux at bay Metformin brought her A1C down to under 6% THAT'S good health? This woman is anything BUT healthy. Sadly, people like this uber-medicated woman are increasingly common in our society today, and that includes our...
Stop & reverse the 5 stages of poor health!
In my 30 years in the health and nutrition field, I’ve heard a variety of excuses for someone refusing to change their habits in order to improve their health. Things like: "I don't know how to cook." "My husband won't like it if I make healthy meals." "I don't have the time." "Eating right is too expensive." But by far the saddest one I've ever heard is: "It's too late for me." Because this...
This is either your path to great health…or an early grave
I’ve got a little story to tell you today. Someone very dear to me was diagnosed with breast cancer about 5 years ago and after her doctor explained the surgery and chemotherapy process, she asked if we had any questions. I asked, “Why do you think she got the breast cancer to begin with?” You should have seen the doe in the headlights look that I got! “Well, we don’t know what causes cancer,”...
The Top 10 Ways to Stay Healthy For Life!
Sadly, our current system of “healthcare” has very little to do with “health,” and instead is focused on treating sickness and disease once they occur. And that means most doctors are of little to no help when it comes to giving advice on how to stay healthy. You can’t teach what you don’t know. But that’s where I come in. Because my entire 30-year career in the health field has been about creating and...
5 Sherry Brescia-isms and 1 exciting announcement
(Labor Day Sale continues! $10 off Super Shield) I have a little secret to share with you this morning. I turned 60 years old on Tuesday, August 30th! While the thought of turning 60 may scare some people, it didn’t bother me at all! But that’s largely because I’ve consistently worked toward good health for my entire adult life, and I feel great! That includes eating healthy, supplementing as necessary, working out regularly and...