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Please use our huge collection of natural health articles, reviews, and resource links below to develop a personal program that will help you lose unwanted pounds while gaining energy and peace of mind.
New and Hot for the Week of November 14, 2009
Holiday Sale on All of Our CDs
For a limited time, we've dramatically reduced the price on our CDs from $19.95 to $12.95 each. These CDs make wonderful gifts for friends and family, so grab a few copies while you can save $7 on every purchase. We have CDs for relaxation, meditation, insomnia, and even for help getting out of bed in the morning. Whoa!Are You Getting Enough Calcium?
Calcium is the most abundant mineral found in your body. Approximately 99 percent of the calcium in your body is found in your bones and teeth while the remaining 1 percent is found in your blood and remaining tissues.Orthorexia and the New Rules for Clean Eating
In their quest for adding muscle mass and burning fat, many fitness and physique enthusiasts become obsessed with eating only the “cleanest” foods possible. Like the natural health enthusiasts, physique athletes usually avoid all processed foods and put entire food groups on the “forbidden” list.Nine Steps to Better Sleep
Too often, people who have difficulty falling asleep and sleeping deeply turn to medication. Experience has shown that many sleep disturbances can be solved through natural means. The following are 9 steps you can take to ensure a good night’s sleep.Why I Say NO to Pure Carrot Juice
Chet Day channels Nancy Reagan and just says "NO" to pure, uncut carrot juice because it is way too high in sugar content and a terrible choice for diabetics as well as anyone with candida or yeast issues.Carrot Juice and Orange Skin
Yikes, did you know if you drink too much carrot juice, especially straight carrot juice, your skin will turn orange? Here's why that happens and why you'll probably want to cut back on pure carrot juice.Qigong for Body and Mind Relaxation
"Qigong cultivates intrinsic energy (genuine Qi) which is found naturally in all people. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that genuine Qi is a dynamic force, which powers all the vital functions in the human body."Amazing Cookie Recipe of the Week
This week's featured cookie recipe is for Strawberry Hazelnut Cookies. This sweet recipe is perfect for the holiday season. Always a crowd pleaser, and also healthy!Crockpot Recipe of the Week
This week Hungarian Goulash is our featured crockpot recipe. It's easy to make and it's exotic... well, not really, but it's fun to eat.Healthy Recipe of the Week
This week's healthy recipe is for Cool, Uncooked Cucumber Soup. A delicious raw food soup that's cool and refreshing. Perfect to replace or go along with the pre-dinner salad.
New and Hot for the Week of October 31, 2009
Journey to Wild Divine
Not too long ago, Chet broke down and started playing a computer game for the first time in many, many years. But Journey to Wild Divine isn't just a computer game... it's also a biofeedback tool that'll help you relax and feel great.Creating Your Own Diet and Lifestyle Program
Chet Day writes, "After publishing a monthly natural health newsletter for more than a decade, as well as having corresponded with literally thousands of health seekers around the world, I know one thing for certain: You can't attain superior health until you learn to listen to your body and then adapt your diet and lifestyle accordingly."H1N1 and the Flu Shot
Dr. Kim writes, "A number of people - a lot of nurses, I've noticed - have called me a dumb ass or something in the same vein for not shooting myself up with the H1N1 vaccine, and for possibly steering others to do the same."The Raw Gourmet and Tahini
Whole sesame seeds are commonly ground into a butter, called tahini, that has a consistency a bit thinner than peanut butter. Available roasted or raw, the healthiest choice would be tahini made out of raw hulled sesame seeds, with nothing added, subtracted or refined.The Surprising Effects of Posture
The latest research from Ohio University by psychology professor Richard Petty claims the effect of posture is even more profound, “But it turns out that our posture can also affect how we think about ourselves. If you sit up straight, you end up convincing yourself by the posture you’re in.”
New and Hot for the Week of October 24, 2009
Review of Mike Geary's Fat Burning Kitchen
After reading The Fat Burning Kitchen, Josh Day felt as if he had just finished a semester-long class on nutrition. In this review, Josh reveals how this comprehensive and informative new book armed him with the facts and science behind knowing what kinds of foods to eat as well as the processed foods to avoid.
How to Live 100 Years
The doctors of his time told Italian nobleman Luigi Cornaro when he was in his thirties that he would die in a matter of months if he didn't change his ways. Talking them seriously, this young Venetian completely revamped his lifestyle and then lived happily and fully until he reached the age of 102. Learn how he did it in this interesting article.Secrets to Healthy Hair
Healthy hair care is not simply about which brand of shampoo and conditioner you use, but also involves maintaining your physical and mental health. In this article you'll find some simple and valuable secrets to having and maintaining beautiful, healthy hair.Berries for Cancer
Resveratrol (a compound found in berries and some fruits) has a variety of biological and pharmacological activities including pronounced anticancer properties. These effects are observed despite its extremely lowbioavailability and rapid clearance from the circulation.
Study Finds Link in Childhood Obesity with Parents
The authors of a British study found that children are more likely to become obese when their same-gender parent is obese. The authors did not find the same link between mothers and sons or between fathers and their daughters.
New and Hot for the Week of October 17, 2009
How to Make Mexican Restaurant Recipes
Josh Day shares his love of Mexican food and details how you can make restaurant quality, authentic Mexican food in your own home.Exercises for Healthy Neck Muscles and Ligaments
If you experience intermittent neck pain and/or stiffness, you may benefit from a simple routine of stretching and strengthening the dozens of skeletal muscles and ligaments that line your neck.How to Stop Constipation
While some people can overcome constipation by eating large quantities of vegetables every day, simply eating more fiber is not a guaranteed solution. Here are several action steps that I have found to be helpful for most chronic cases of constipation.Super Fruit Berries and the Mediterranean Diet
Consumption of a Mediterranean diet has been found to be associated with a reduction of overall mortality and a reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease. The Mediterranean diet has been consistently shown to be associated with favorable health outcomes and a better quality of life.How to Make More Rational Decisions
Did you know that you order differently in a restaurant depending on the people with whom you are eating? Turns out a great new book has been written on why you behave irrationally when you know better.
New and Hot for the Week of October 10, 2009
Vinegar as a Fat Fighter
Vinegar enjoys an ancient reputation as a healthful food, and new research suggests that pickled foods and vinegary dressings may help fight abdominal bulge.
Black Pepper: More than Just Salt's Buddy
Black pepper is on everyone's table. Next to salt, pepper is the most used seasoning or condiment in the western world. But did you know pepper may be good for you too?Say No to High Heels
What do toe pain, mid foot pain, heel pain, ankle pain, knee pain, hip pain, lower back pain, mid back pain, upper back pain, and headaches all have in common? You guessed it--high heels.How Sleep Positions Affect Your Slumber
Lack of sleep, as well as troubled or shallow sleep, can lead to health problems and fatigue during the day. Even if you don't have insomnia, you may not be getting adequate sleep due to your sleeping position.Flu and Colds Linked to Lack of Vitamin D
A new epidemiological study in nearly 19,000 Americans indicates that lack of adequate vitamin D may leave people vulnerable to the common cold … and the flu.
New and Hot for the Week of October 3, 2009
Three Vegetables that Fight Abdominal Fat
Hey, if you're sick and tired of that ugly fat around your waist line, you need to read this article to learn about three veggies you can eat that'll help burn off that nasty lard. This is a "must read" for those trying to lose weight or fat around the middle.Drug Overuse May Make Yeast Infections Harder to Treat
Here's another Pfizer-funded study that points the finger of blame at women, self-diagnosis, and over-the-counter drugs as being part of the problem instead of part of the solution.Stress Can Make You Fat
Yep, make no bones about it: stress can and does contribute to weight gain. But there's something you can do about it. In fact, in this good article, Debbie Mandel provides five excellent things you can do to shed stress and the excess weight.Half of Fish Globally Consumed Raised on Fish Farms
Aquaculture, once a fledgling industry, now accounts for 50 percent of the fish consumed globally, according to a new report by an international team of researchers. And while the industry is more efficient than ever, it is also putting a significant strain on marine resources.
Infectious Disease Doctor Says NO to H1N1 Vaccine
In this interview, an M.D. who specializes in infectious diseases comes out and says he's more worried about the swine flu vaccine than the swine flu itself, which he argues is milder than the standard seasonal flu at this time.
New and Hot for the Week of September 19, 2009
How Do Bodybuilders Get and Stay So Lean?
Tom Venuto explains how bodybuilders and fitness models are able to hold their lean physique.What Doctors Won't Tell You about Toxins or Detoxing
Dr. Kim writes, "Over the past few years, I've noticed that cleansing the body of toxins has become one of the most common topics that new clients want to consult with me on."How to Beat the Monday Morning Blues
Since many of us work to earn a living without feeling passion or purpose, are we fated to have a perpetual case of the Monday morning blues which starts on Sunday nights?Efficient Digestion
Dr. Herbert Shelton explains efficient digestion. Contending that at least half the food most of us eat passes out of us without being utilized or digestion, Dr. Shelton proceeds to give us specific details on what we can do to quit wasting 50% of the expensive stuff we send down our throats!Doctors Group Shows GM Foods Pose Serious Health Risks
Citing several animal studies, the AAEM concludes "there is more than a casual association between GM foods and adverse health effects" and that "GM foods pose a serious health risk."Amazing Cookie Recipe of the Week
This week's featured cookie recipe is for Spice Oatmeal Cookies. These cookies are great just before the turn of the year's first chilly weather.Crockpot Recipe of the Week
This week Cabbage Chili Soup is our featured crockpot recipe. If you like cabbage, and if you like chili, then this is the crockpot soup for you.Healthy Recipe of the Week
This week's healthy recipe is for Homemade Dill Pickles. Have you ever tried a homemade pickle? It's hard to describe the spice and bite to it -- you'll never go back to store-bought. This is a great starter recipe too.
New and Hot for the Week of September 19, 2009
Diet Plan for Sufferers of Ulcerative Colitis
This article provides a specific dietary plan that many people with ulcerative colitis and other types of inflammatory bowel disease can benefit from. The following dietary plan is appropriate for people with ulcerative colitis who are not in the midst of a flare upDrug Overuse May Make Yeast Infections Harder to Treat
Here's another Pfizer-funded study that points the finger at women, self-diagnosis, and over the counter drugs.CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta's Practical Take on the Swine Flu
Dr. Gupta presents a refreshing contradiction of what the CDC and other federal and world health groups have been screaming, with their computer generated projections of whatever new number of the week of the population who'll die and their constant talk of a swine flu vaccine that will save us all.Dr. Andrew Weil Weighs in on Health Care Reform
Almost everyone who has been treated by – or works within – the American healthcare system at least suspects that it is deeply dysfunctional and on the verge of collapse. Dr. Weil identifies the root of the problem, showing how American medicine has lost its way.Patients are Blindsided by Dangers of Lasik Surgery
In this interesting and informative article, you'll learn about dangerous "side effects" that can occur from laser eye surgery. This procedure isn't as simple or safe as the eye surgeons doing it would have you believe.Are You Throwing Away Your Egg Yolks?
Cholesterol is not a deadly poison, but a substance that is absolutely necessary for you to be healthy. High cholesterol itself does not cause heart disease. Join Dr. Kim join in never throwing away another egg yolk.
New and Hot for the Week of September 12, 2009
Most Bottled Water Brands Don't Disclose Purity
An Environmental Working Group (EWG) investigation of almost 200 popular bottled water brands found less than 2 percent disclose the water’s source, how the water has been purified and what chemical pollutants each bottle of water may contain. Just 2 of the 188 individual brands EWG analyzed disclosed those three basic facts about their water.Lower Your Exposure to Cell Phone Radiation
Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) research team has assembled the most comprehensive online consumer guide ever to cell phone radiation, rating more than 1,000 cell phones marketed in the U.S.Flu and Colds Linked to Lack of Vitamin D
A new epidemiological study in nearly 19,000 Americans indicates that lack of adequate vitamin D may leave people vulnerable to the common cold … and the flu.Well Water Should Be Tested Yearly
Private well water should be tested yearly, and in some cases more often, according to new guidance offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).Fruit Even Better for You Than Past Knowledge Claimed
An international team of scientists has found that the polyphenol content of fruits has been underestimated.Study Finds Salmonella Craves Glucose
For the first time UK scientists have shown what the food poisoning bug Salmonella feeds on to survive as it causes infection: glucose. Step 1: find the breakthrough. Step 2: patent a multi-million dollar vaccine and mandate it. Step 3: Profit!Spices May Be Used As Potential Pesticides
Fortunately, new evidence review indicates that extracts from common kitchen seasonings - and plant essences used in aromatherapy -could become a serious alternative ally against insect pests.
New and Hot for the Week of September 5, 2009The Healing Properties of Homemade Broths, Stocks, and Soups
Soup is not complicated. The most basic form of broth requires only two things: water and something that goes in the water (onion, bouquet of herbs, piece of meat, even a bone). Nutrients and flavors are leached from the object being boiled, transmuting the water into broth, or stock.Child Please Instead of F... You!
In this arguably warped blog entry that was condemned by his wife of almost 40 years, aging boomer Chet Day unleashes his twisted sense of humor while revealing a deep appreciation for the creative use of language. Warning: this funny and educational commentary contains vulgarity and is NOT politically correct.Journey to Wild Divine
Not too long ago, Chet broke down and started playing a computer game for the first time in many, many years. But Journey to Wild Divine isn't just a computer game... it's also a biofeedback tool that'll help you relax and feel great.
Meditation Methods
This article gives a good overview of several different meditation methods including: Mantra, Trakata, Chakra, Vipassana, Raj Yoga, Zazen, and Nada Yoga.Bottled Water Has More Bacteria, Less Fluoride
"Children should be considered for prescribed fluoride supplements if they drink bottled water," the researchers recommend. Read more about their fluoride "recommendations" in this article.How I Kicked the Flu with a Juice Fast
In this article I detail how I beat the Millennium Flu of 2000 with a juice fast. Most people who caught this flu were sick for as long as four weeks. I kicked this bug in three days by going on a juice fast.
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