When observing the longest living cultures a key factor stands out. The majority of the foods that these people eat are “raw”. So why are raw foods healthier for you? One of the reasons is that the enzymes have not been destroyed. These enzymes are “alive” in raw foods and are destroyed when food is more »
A focus on “new beginnings” for 2011 brings with is a renewed commitment to nutrition and exercise. Try these foods that deliver the nutrients needed to build a stronger, healthier body for optimum health after 50. Avocados The cholesterol-lowering monounsaturated fat in these green health bombs can help keep your body strong and pain free. more »
Being women over 50 doesn’t mean we give up on our bodies. In fact, the battle over weight gain through menopause is one of the biggest challenges we have. But with all the “miracle products” out there, we have to wonder if any of them really work. In this article, Natasha Turner, ND, explains which more »
Have your pie and eat it too? Well, not exactly. You can have your rhubarb pie but a better choice might be the purified and standardized extract from the roots of the Siberian rhubarb. This Siberian rhubarb is similar to the well-known garden rhubarb (R. rhabarbarum) commonly prepared as food or in your favorite strawberry more »
Simply stated, our food supply has changed along with the changes in our lives brought about by the demands of our fast-paced society. We are depending more and more on processed foods, and with each year, the FDA approves more and more chemicals for use in foods. With each year, the food industry is using more »
Recent research studies indicate that sweets and fast foods may be as addictive as heroin. The February 2003 issue of New Scientist says, “New and potentially explosive findings on the biological effects of fast food suggest that eating yourself into obesity isn’t simply due to a lack of self-control.” Fast foods activate the dopamine center more »
Soy products are popping up everywhere in our supermarket—even in skin creams and lotions. Why is the humble soybean receiving so much attention? Soy has many health benefits and can act as a perfect substitute for many of your favorite unhealthy food choices. As milk, veggie burgers and soy cheeses, or as the perfect addition more »
Where is my Thyroid Gland? What does it do for me? Most people know more about their computers or their phones than how their bodies operate….Do you know where your thyroid gland is located?? Do you know what it does?? Your thyroid gland is the largest of the 7 glands that make up the endocrine more »
Sick all the time? Sad? Depressed? Low energy? Just don’t feel well? Hurt all over? Low motivation? Lack of Focus? Your body may be deficient in anti-depressants, highly unlikely, or you may be deficient in vitamin D3. “Inadequate vitamin D status is an important public health problem, which could be readily addressed by adequate vitamin more »
The Easter Bunny might lower your chances of having a heart problem. According to a new study, small doses of chocolate every day could decrease your risk of having a heart attack or stroke by nearly 40 percent. German researchers followed nearly 20,000 people over eight years, sending them several questionnaires about their diet and more »
What is cortisol anyway? Cortisol is a catabolic hormone, a glucocorticoid, a steroidal hormone that is produced in the adrenal cortex of the adrenal glands. The adrenal cortex releases cortisol during stress. This is a good thing in a flight or fight situation, when we are running from a lion or a tiger or hunting more »
Great news Ladies! Here’s a story from Reuters released today about the benefits of red wine for your waistline. Light to moderate alcohol consumption, especially red wine, is not only good for a woman’s heart, it’s also good for her waistline, according to a study reported Monday. The study started out with nearly 20,000 trim more »
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in American women. It is estimated that almost 1 in 3 women will eventually die of heart disease or stroke. 63% women who die of heart disease had no previous symptoms. Well, here’s a way to fight it. Scientists have been telling us for years that red more »
Events in my life lately have left me searching for comfort food and of course one of which is chocolate. This is a great way to justify to myself and I just wanted to share it so others can indulge with me. The Aztec leader Montezuma introduced chocolate to Cortez that took it home to more »
We’ve all heard at least some of these before…………question is, do we apply them? Getting from November 1st through January 2nd without gaining weight is the topic of conversation for women over 50 every year! We talk about how we don’t want to gain weight but most of the time it’s just talk with no more »
Did you ever hear “what your body is craving is what it needs?” Do you use food to comfort you when you’re stressed, tired, depressed or bored? What you eat really does affect your mood, and your snacks can supplement the nutritional deficiencies that are contributing to your fatigue and frazzled brain. Pay attention to more »
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