The idea of juicing seems to make the rounds in popularity and unpopularity, much like another other “health” regimens. On the surface, it seems like a good idea. It’s a way of getting a lot of nutrients all at once, perhaps taking care of your fruit and veggies intake for the day in one glass. … Read more
If you’ve been reading these posts for any period of time, you’ve probably figured out that I am an enthusiastic coffee drinker. I don’t drink tons of it—maybe two or three cups a day—but, where once I couldn’t stand the taste, I’ve now become an aficionado. As it turns out, there is a growing body … Read more
If you’re like me, you enjoy a little glass o’ the grape or another adult beverage at the end of the day. Go for it! While we’ve known about the benefits of red wine for some time, recent studies how that all alcoholic beverages have health benefits mostly related to their anti-inflammatory properties. That’s no … Read more
Here’s something to warm the cockles of any chocolate lover’s heart: If you’ve had a heart attack, seriously consider eating chocolate at least twice a week to dramatically cut your risk of dying of heart disease. Researchers found that heart attack survivors who ate chocolate at least three times a week reduced their risk of … Read more
Last Updated – 9/13/2019 From Kathleen: Here is more info on toxins and strategies like you’ll find in my newest book, Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide I know our world is moving faster than most of us like, and now it’s time to be concerned about the way our children are growing up too … Read more
Have I ever mentioned how much I love smoothies? They’re a positive addiction and a habit I highly encourage you to cultivate. First, let me ask you a question: How many servings of fruits and vegetables to you get a day? Are you religiously consuming at least five servings every day? Are you aware that … Read more
In my most recent post, I gave you information about the destructive nature of statin drugs. I’ll tell you here that most doctors want their patients to lower cholesterol levels to dangerously low levels. Since cholesterol is in large part a brain food, cholesterol levels that are too low can also affect brain function and … Read more
If you‘ve been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or you’ve had a heart attack or, heck, if you’re breathing, you have probably heard at some point a doctor’s advice that you take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. In fact, there was even a movement a couple of years back to put statin drugs on the shelves. No … Read more
Butter is good for you. No, butter is full of saturated fat and it’s bad for you. Eggs are a perfect food. No, eggs have too much cholesterol, so they’re bad for you. Low-carb is the only sensible diet. No, low-carb diets result in too much protein intake and insufficient carbs from vegetables and fruit. … Read more
When my friend May complained of extreme fatigue, I wasn’t surprised. She did look pale and drawn, but when you have a four-month old baby and three other children, the oldest 13, anybody would be tired and pale and drawn. Tara, May’s 13-year old daughter was complaining of fatigue, too, and I thought the teenager … Read more