Without this, you’re at high risk for heart disease
If you’ve been a reader of mine for a while, hopefully you know that vitamin D is crucial to help prevent heart disease—our number 1 killer. 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 just as important to protect against heart disease, although most people aren’t even aware of it. Vitamin K! Here’s why: [[big4]]Vitamin K—vitamin D’s special partner[[end]] It’s important...
- Tags: Healthy Living, Heart Health, Vitamin K
Don’t ignore these 10 health warning signs
I think it’s safe to say that very few of us want to overreact to every little ache, pain and symptom and spend our time running to the doctor continuously. Usually the average person will “wait it out” and hope that the issue resolves itself. But there are certain signals your body may be giving you that you should not ignore. Although the potential causes behind these symptoms can be relatively minor, they may...
This will guarantee disease and early death
After 30 years in the health and nutrition field, I dare say I’ve heard it all. I’ve heard countless versions of what people think is a “healthy diet,” I’ve been asked about every diet fad and weight loss supplement known to man and have heard every excuse in the book for someone’s lack of exercise. That’s OK, because this is why I do what I do. To help people get on the right path...
Smart allergy relief without decongestants
Summertime is known for its barbecues, weddings, vacations to warm places, and outdoor fun. Unfortunately, for the 60 million or so Americans suffering from allergies, summer also means sneezing, watery, itchy eyes, congestion, headaches and more. Although allergens are all over the US, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has released a list of the worst cities to live in when you suffer from seasonal allergies. Here are the top 10—note that...
- Tags: allergies, Healthy Living, Immune Health, Probiotic
Is a healthy diet enough for good health?
I recently consulted with a client who reported that a close friend of hers had suffered a heart attack. She understandably was shook up for her friend, but what the friend’s doctor said to her patient shook ME up. Apparently, this woman had been taking a multi-vitamin and her doctor actually scolded her for it, saying she doesn’t need “that crap” and her diet will give her “all the nutrients she needs.” Sorry doc,...
The most crucial time to listen to your body!
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my nearly 40-year career in the health field, it’s this: Our bodies are FAR smarter than we give them credit for, and they let you know what they need and when they need it. The key here is that you have to listen! For example, when your body needs nutrients, you feel hunger. When it needs rest, you feel tired. When it’s repairing an injury, you have...