Sugar addiction has been compared to heroin addiction in terms of its severity. In fact, I think the similarity is more akin to alcohol addiction. You’ll often see people in recovery programs who end up gaining a great deal of weight because they substitute sugar for alcohol since the effects on brain chemistry are similar. … Read more
My regular readers know this is my frequent refrain: Fat Doesn’t make you fat. Sugar does. If you’re new, let me repeat: Fat doesn’t make you fat. Sugar does. An important new Brazilian study supports the notion that regular intake of healthy fats diminish the risk of diabetes and heart disease, both closely linked to … Read more
We all love our chocolate and recent research has given us myriad health reasons why that daily dose of dark chocolate is good for us. Now recent research shows us that chocolate—or at least a component of chocolate—can also erase wrinkles. What’s not to love? The benefit actually comes from the flavonoid-rich cocoa pod, the … Read more
Do you suffer from cramps or headaches? Joint pain? A kinky back? Instead of heading straight to the medicine cabinet, you may want to check out the kitchen first. Many foods contain nutrients that help make those aches and pains disappear. Here are three study-proven and mostly easy-to-swallow ways to banish pain: FISH — fork … Read more
Do you have pain in back, butt or legs? You’re not alone! Experts estimate that 80 percent of all of us will experience back pain sometime in our lives. We Americans spend $50 billion a year trying to relieve it, usually without positive results. If your back pain is caused by an injury, you have … Read more
As the hubbub of the holidays passes, this is a great time for self-care. Yeah, yeah, I know you’ve heard about self-care before. You think your life is too busy to take good care of yourself. Actually, your life is too busy not to take care of yourself. Self-care is important and perhaps never more … Read more
Take a deep breath. You’ve no doubt heard that before. Whether, you’re stressed, frightened, overheat or just freaked out, a deep breath or two –or ten– is the easiest way to safeguard your health. And there are plusses–it’s free and, believe it or not—deep breathing enhances your sex life. Six thousand years ago, wise teachers, … Read more
Olive leaf extract is a staple in my medicine cabinet all the time, but even more so now during cold and flu season. That’s because it’s a broad spectrum anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal compound that knocks out whatever is ailing you. And… NEWS FLASH!—Several clinical studies say olive leaf extract can be an effective treatment … Read more
If that Thanksgiving turkey carcass is sitting in your freezer waiting for you to summon the energy to make soup, today’s the day to get it out! Yes, that has been my past pattern, until I learned about the health wonders of bone broth. You can use the turkey carcass, a whole chicken, even beef … Read more
I’m an avid walker. I mean, I am a really serious walker. I wear an Apple and I aim for 10,000 steps a day. Most days I meet or exceed my goal. Only on rare occasions do I fall short, usually because of weather constraints. I guess you could say I am addicted to walking. … Read more