6 Common Excuses for Unhealthy Eating—and How to Overcome Them
Most people deep down realize that a healthy diet is good for them—and a smart thing to do. So why do the average American’s dietary habits range from not-so-great to downright abysmal? If you doubt that, consider these facts: Only about 10% of U.S. adults eat the recommended daily intake of vegetables (2.5–3 cups per day). Nearly half of children under 5 don’t eat a daily vegetable, and just 2% of high schoolers meet...
Natural Relief for Arthritis: Safe Ways to Ease Pain and Support Healthy Joints
If my mom were still alive, she would be 104 years old today. She passed in December 2015 at the age of 94, and I consider myself blessed to have had her for so long. My mom was the type of person who never let anything get her down—but one thing that truly dampened her spirits was the horrible arthritis pain she suffered during her last few years. Unfortunately, arthritis continues to grow more...
Strengthen Your Immune System Naturally: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
It’s Still Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature—Especially When It Comes to Your Immune System Back when I was a kid, there was a commercial for Chiffon margarine featuring Mother Nature herself. She became furious after being fooled into thinking margarine was real butter and declared the now-famous line, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature!” Well, that sentiment still holds true—especially when it comes to your immune system. Our immune systems were brilliantly designed...
Why High Blood Pressure Is Skyrocketing—and What You Can Do About It
As of this writing, a staggering 120 million American adults have high blood pressure (hypertension). That’s nearly half of us! Even more alarming, hypertension isn’t just an adult issue anymore—it’s on the rise among young adults and even children. Currently: About 23% of young adults (ages 18–39) have high blood pressure. Among children 8 to 19 years old, 8.7% have elevated blood pressure, and 5.4% have full-blown hypertension. I’m old enough to remember when high...
Can’t Sleep? Here’s What’s Really Keeping You Up at Night
It’s been said that you never truly appreciate something until you lose it — and nowhere is that truer than with a good night’s sleep! Unfortunately, sleep problems are on the rise. According to the National Institutes of Health, up to 70 million Americans struggle with sleep disorders, and about one in three adults report not getting enough rest. This is a growing concern because the cost of poor sleep goes far beyond feeling...
Are Nutrient Deficiencies Making You Sick?
I think it’s fair to say that sickness and disease have been normalized to a large degree in our society today. In fact, we’ve reached the point where you’re considered an oddball if you don’t have something wrong with you or aren’t taking medications! Let me remind you of these truths: Disease is not normal. It’s not a reflection of your body needing a drug. It’s not something expected as you age. And it’s...