When this happened, I saw stars!
Important announcement regarding office hours at the end Please DO NOT skip If you’ve been reading my blogs for a while you probably know that I can be considered a “fitness nut” LOL. And there’s a good reason for that! I have worked out my entire adult life and I cannot stress enough the incredible health benefits from my exercise habits—including normal blood pressure, easily maintaining my weight, sound sleep, combatting stress and high...
4 Nutrients You Can't Live Without... Literally
Whenever people ask me what are the most important nutrients, I usually respond, “All of them.” Fact is, none of the nutrients found in Nature were created by accident, and they ALL help support and enhance your physical and mental health in one way or another. However, there are four that stand apart from the others…because being without them is not only harmful to your health, but it can be deadly. Unfortunately, they also...
A vital heart health nutrient—but you need the right kind
Most people are aware that Omega-3 essential fatty acids are important for heart health. But you may be in for a surprise because research has also shown Omega-3s are even more impressive than we thought… But the key is, you have to make sure you’re getting the right kind. Here’s the scoop: Heart attack prevention AND recovery The natural anti-inflammatory action of Omega-3 fats helps counteract plaque buildup in your arteries and encourages smooth,...
Should you be doing this to prevent disease?
One of the biggest mistakes people make with respect to their health is to assume that the absence of symptoms is indicative of good health. Not necessarily so. You see, sickness and disease don’t just suddenly pop up out of nowhere. Instead it is more of a gradual process that you might not even pick up on for a while. Here’s what I mean—it all starts with irritation which progresses to inflammation. You irritate...
Heart attack—know the symptoms and what to do
People often ask me where I get my motivation to always eat healthy and work out consistently. Easy. Motivation is derived from wanting to achieve something positive and/or avoid something painful. In my case, I have looming over me a family history of heart disease. My dad had his first heart attack at the tender age of 35! Then his second heart attack killed him at age 58. So there’s my motivation! And I’ve spent...
Could this be the best medicine of all?
That question probably grabbed your attention. What do you think is the best medicine of all? Many people would say antibiotics. It’s true that they’ve helped to kill dangerous bacterial infections, but they have also destroyed our gut microbiomes (making us more susceptible to illness) and spurred the development of “Superbugs” that resist even our strongest drugs and can be life-threatening. Others may say proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). These drugs “work” by shutting down...