
Surprising causes (& remedies) for acne
I don't think I’d be shocking you today if I said that the health of your GI tract has a major effect on whether or not you suffer from problems like acid reflux, constipation, gas or bloating. You might also remember that your gut houses most your immune system, which helps protect you against infections, viruses and diseases. But here's something that might NOT occur to you. The health of your gut can also...

Six bad habits that can cause heart disease
Heart disease continues to be the number one killer in the US of both men and women year after year…so naturally most people are hoping their number doesn’t come up in the heart disease lottery. The pharmaceutical industry is very happy about this, because it allows them to market their statins very effectively by playing on your fears. (Never mind that it’s inflammation—NOT cholesterol—that’s the culprit behind high blood pressure and heart disease.)...
- Tags: Exercise, Healthy Living, Heart Health, Vitamin D, Vitamin K

The natural way to fight COVID-19
When it comes to massive marketing of products, nothing compares to the pharmaceutical industry. Worldwide pharmaceutical revenues topped $1.25 trillion in 2019, increasing from $390 billion back in 2001. Clearly, incessant advertising in every form of media known to man, swaying doctors, strongly influencing (aka designing) the curriculums in our medical and nursing schools, and basically owning the mainstream media works. But there’s a dirty little secret behind every single pharmaceutical drug that you...

The best supplements for men and women
In the enormous ocean of supplements, there are many products that tout they are “especially for” men or women. But is that just marketing hype? Well, let’s start by taking a look at nutrients. [[big3]]The nutrients women need most[[end]] It is estimated that at least 30 percent of women are deficient in one or more nutrients, and that number jumps up as we age and especially if you use acid reducers. Although ALL nutrients...

This increases your risk of COVID-19 and most diseases
I’m going to start your Monday with some not-so-pleasant statistics. According to the CDC, currently about half of all adult Americans, and 54 percent of our children, have at least one chronic condition. In addition, chronic disease is responsible for at least seven out of 10 deaths. In other words, it is more “normal” to be sick than well, and that doesn’t sit very well with me! The time has come for us to...

Can you really be addicted to carbs?
When the word “addiction” comes up, the average person typically thinks of someone who has a problem with drugs, alcohol or cigarettes…or maybe even gambling or sex. But there is a whole other category of addiction that most people don’t even think of… Unless you’re affected by it. I’m talking about addiction to sugars and starchy carbs. People whose 4 food groups are pasta, breads, sweets and crackers are sometimes humorously referred to as...
- Tags: Addiction, Carbohydrates, Healthy Eating, Stress, Sugar, Yeast