According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, office and administrative support jobs make up the single largest occupational group in the US. And although most office employees think of their jobs as a way to earn a living and a step on their career path, what many don’t realize is that office jobs may also jeopardize your health! Numerous studies have linked sedentary jobs to increased rates of obesity, back pain, heart disease, Type 2...

An interesting phenomenon occurs once a statement is repeated over and over and over again. It’s believed to be true, even when that’s not necessarily the case! Take cigarettes, for example.  For years the tobacco industry paid enough people off to repeatedly deny that smoking causes lung cancer. Until the evidence was undeniable, that is. Well, another example of this in action is the contention that salt causes high blood pressure.  Because that’s not entirely...

Most people are pretty well aware of what their cardiovascular system is for, and what their digestive and respiratory systems do. But what if I asked you what your lymphatic system does? <Insert sounds of crickets chirping.> Truth is, most people are clueless about their lymphatic system!  But trust me, if yours isn’t working right, it’s only a matter of time before you get seriously sick. Here’s why. [[big4]]Your internal janitorial crew[[end]] Your lymphatic system...

  August is National Wellness Month. Our local baseball team was in the spirit, and invited me to exhibit at their “Health and Wellness Day” event yesterday.  But based upon what I observed, it looked like lots of people didn’t get the memo. Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m not a party pooper.  When you’re at an event like that, it’s fun to indulge in a hot dog, popcorn, pizza or whatever your favorite stadium food...

  Most people are aware that vitamin D is crucial to help prevent our #1 killer—heart disease! Heart disease is largely caused by inflammation, and vitamin D’s anti-inflammatory properties help reduce your risk. But there’s another nutrient that’s arguably just as important to protect against heart disease, although most people don’t realize it.  Vitamin K! Here’s why: [[big4]]Vitamin K—vitamin D’s special partner[[end]] It’s important for you to understand that all nutrients work in partnerships in...

There is a dangerous trend that is exploding before our very eyes and the problem with that is so many people are caught up in it that they don’t even realize they are being manipulated. I’m talking about fear-based medicine. Over the last several decades we’ve seen the marketing of pharmaceutical products go from merely a recommendation or an option to YOU MUST DO THIS OR YOU WILL DIE! Yet when you take a closer...