The Best Natural Remedies for Stress Relief
Stress and anxiety…we all experience it and have various coping mechanisms — some healthy and others not so healthy. While short bursts of stress are not harmful, long-term, chronic stress is damaging and detrimental to our health, and linked to disease. There are over 1400 chemical reactions that occur in our bodies body as a […]
Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer and other estrogen dominant cancers such as endometrial, cervical, uterine, ovarian and prostate cancer are often fueled by excess estrogen. Exposure to higher levels of both exogenous (environmental) and endogenous (self-made) estrogen is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer and other estrogen dominant cancers, liver damage, fibroids (fibrocystic breasts), endometriosis, obesity, […]
Hormonal Body Fat Profile: BioPrint & BioSig
BioPrint, BioSignature and Metabolic Analytics are systems developed by world renowned Olympic strength coach, Charles Poliquin aka The Real Strength Sensei. BioPrint, BioSignature and Metabolic Analytics are based on scientific evidence that where people store their body fat is an indication of their hormonal profile. Charles Poliquin — The Real Strength Sensei was such a […]
How to Prevent Osteoporosis
Bone health is vital for preventing osteopenia, reducing the risk of osteoporosis, and healthy aging. It’s tragic that bisphosphonate drugs including Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva continue to be touted as the answer to osteoporosis. A study found that long-term users of these drugs had a two-fold increased risk of esophageal cancer, suppression of bone remodeling, […]
Bisphenol-A (BPA), a Hormone-Disrupting Chemical
Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a synthetic, hormone-disrupting chemical that mimics estrogen. BPA is found in many everyday items including plastic water bottles, the lining in canned foods and beverages, thermal cash register receipts, and hundreds of other everyday products. BPA is detectable in the bodies of more than 95% of the population. BPA activates estrogen receptors, […]
Love Your Liver ♥ Keep Your Gallbladder Healthy
Your liver performs over 500 functions including detoxification, excreting and burning fat, protein synthesis, and producing bile to aid in digestion and emulsifying fats. The liver filters, regulates and stores blood. It’s the storage site for many essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, copper, B12, vitamins A, D, E and K. The liver plays […]
Is Coffee Healthy or Not? The Pros and Cons of Coffee
Is Coffee Healthy? The Pros and Cons of Coffee Coffee Health Benefits According to a European study, a daily cup of coffee reduces oxidative damage to DNA by an impressive 40 percent! Coffee contains polyphenols that help protect cells from oxidation, regulate insulin and reduce inflammation. Another study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & […]
The Best Exercise to Boost Metabolism
Building and keeping muscle (your metabolically active tissue) is crucial to boost metabolism, remain strong, age healthy and lose body fat. One of the causes, as well as a symptom of the aging process is sarcopenia (muscle loss) and dynapenia (loss of strength). Both sarcopenia and dynapenia lead to overall weakness and is a direct […]
The Health Benefits of Lemons
Lemons and limes are a rich source of vitamin C and potassium, a traditional tonic for increasing salivary and gastric secretions, and many other health benefits. The Health Benefits of Lemons and Limes Start your day with 8-12 ounces of filtered water. Add the juice from one fresh lemon or lime and a pinch or […]
Keep a Food Journal and Lose More Weight
Do you want an easy and proven method to lose more weight faster? Reasons to Keep a Food Journal Those who keep a food journal and jot down what they eat tend to lose twice as much weight and make much healthier food choices compared to those who do not keep a food journal. I […]