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.
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Holiday
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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
nights 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 youre 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 low
bioavailability 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.
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 up
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 waters 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 Groups (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).
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, 2009
The
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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