One of the biggest complaints of women over 50 is the stubborn belly fat that just won’t go away! I am trying a wheat-free, sugar-free diet now, and Chris McKee shares why this is a great idea! I just finished reading a book called Wheat Belly, Lose the Wheat, Lose the Belly, William Davis M.D. more »
What is a Toxin? Who Is Toxic? We all are toxic….We all live in a toxic world. Even with ongoing care, your body accumulates more toxins than it eliminates. A “toxin” can be anything from pesticides, xenoestrogens, food dyes, synthetic drugs and hormones, plastics, air pollution, water pollution, parasites, and chemicals from foods, medicines, surgery, more »
Science consistently proves one EASY diet plan can lower blood pressure, cholesterol, & weight. A plant-based diet can cure disease & even replace meds quickly! Learn how.
We’ve heard a lot lately about the importance of choosing a diet that is more alkaline. There are a number of reasons that this is a good decision. As a nation (and countries where we have influenced the “western diet”) we eat a predominately acidic diet. Some of the top offenders are coffee, tea, meat, more »
Juicing can be used to increase consumption of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Read the pros and cons of juicing, and how to begin a juicing regimen.
Yikes! There is a clear association between milk consumption cancer. Dairy is full of a toxin that is proven to be a prominent cause of many types of cancer!
Many of us use pain relievers that can actually worsen arthritis! Here are some ways to prevent, and even reverse, the damage.
There recently was a media blast stating that vitamins and minerals may be bad for your health. I have seen similar reporting many times in my 30 years in the nutritional field. Here, I would like to clear up the controversy over supplements, and give my own recommendations.
If you’ve ever wolfed down a pint of ice cream after an argument or munched through a bag of M&Ms on the eve of a major deadline, then you know the soothing power of food. “Candy, ice cream and other carbohydrates have a profound effect on brain chemistry,” explains Elizabeth Somer, R.D., author of The more »
Eating lots of vegetables lowers the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), according to a recent Mayo Clinic study. After examining the dietary intake of 466 people with NHL and 391 matched controls, researchers found that: A high number of vegetable servings per week decreased cancer risk by 42%. High intake of green leafy vegetables and more »
Sure, the Jennifer Lopezes of the world have entire teams of makeup artists, fashion designers, trainers and personal chefs working together to make every snapshot look beautiful, but Hollywood stars are also turning to natural health for their fresh, beautiful looks.
Calcium supplements can be dangerous for women by causing an imbalance in magnesium, which is vital to proper heart function. How can women avoid potentially serious heart problems?
For several million Americans, suffering with arthritis is a daily burden. I have even complained that they must be sealing jars tighter than they use to because I recently bought a “jar opener”! The term Arthritis describes a set of symptoms and literally means inflammation (-itis) of the joint (arthro). There are different forms of more »
I often get asked which oils are the best to cook with. When it comes to knowing which vegetable oil is best and safest to cook with, many restaurants and so-called health experts don’t seem to understand basic biochemistry. That’s because even the “safe” vegetable oils used by restaurants and recommended by experts convert to more »
We all know water is good for us, but do we know the reasons why? Water makes up, on average, 60% of our body weight and is crucial to our health. From healthy skin to protecting joints and helping with the size of waistlines, water is necessary for good health! Read on as Truestar Health more »
Do you grab a muffin or bagel for breakfast as you rush out the front door every morning? Do you skip breakfast in an attempt to cut calories or simply because you do not feel hungry? If so, you are not doing your body a favor. In fact, a recent study published in the American more »
It’s that time of day again or maybe that time of the month, when your craving for chocolate arises and nothing else will do. But what can you do about it? Although cocoa has recently been touted as healthy because of its antioxidant properties, most of us experience guilt or frustration when we give in more »
You probably have heard tips on eating for optimum health or the best way to eat to lose weight for your entire adult life. But there really are studies to back up the old adage that “you are what you eat.” Here are some tips from an excellent article Eat This, Not That: 6 more »
If you live in Austin and other allergen-laden locales, you are certainly familiar with the outward symptoms of airborne allergies. And if you’ve ever rushed to the bathroom after lunch, you may also be familiar with some food allergies and what they do to you. But did you know that depression can actually be a more »
We are entering the time of year that is great for using fresh fruit in a smoothie for breakfast or healthy snack. To rev up the nutrients and make it more satisfying, add a scoop of protein powder for added nutrients. Here is some excellent information to help you decide just what type of protein more »
What do mad dogs, Englishmen, and spring breakers have in common? If you guessed, “They go out in the midday sun,” you are correct! In Europe, the English, as well as the rest of their northern European counterparts, all flock to Italy, Greece, Spain, and other tropical locales for their vacations, where they can’t wait more »
Lack of sleep is profound in the changes we have in mood, motivation and vitality, especially for women over 50. It is a major contributor to depression and a sense of “life is not worth living”. It also increases the probability that you will become obese or develop diabetes. William C. Dement is the world’s more »
As we age we hear of more and more friends and family that have heard these words “you have cancer”. These three words have a power like no other. Our story started much earlier when my husband was diagnosed with third stage Hodgkin’s disease at the age of 42yrs old. Through the two years of more »
Here’s the “skinny”on Yogurt. I often recommend yogurt as a healthy snack to my patients because it has countless health benefits. But not all yogurts are healthy, and not all yogurts are created equal. I often recommend yogurt to patients suffering form Candida. Candida Albicans, also known as a thrush, yeast or fungal infection, can overgrow more »
Eating right for our changing metabolism is often a challenge for women over 50. Lucinda Datres, Founder of Dream Lifestyles Coaching, has some great tips on the proper balance of proteins and carbs in our daily meals.
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