Do you ask, "What's the story of 10,000 steps each day, and why am I hearing so much about it?" If this sounds like you, you aren't alone. There has been a lot of references to 10k steps in the wake of the explosive growth of personal fitness trackers. We reveal some of the inside story behind the magic of ten-thousand... and, we share a dramatic calculation that's sure to impress.
The weight-regulating mechanism in the brain "chooses" the amount of body fat it considers ideal for its needs, and then works tirelessly to defend that level. Changing it requires a reset of the "set-point" by adjusting the fat thermostat and increasing thermogenics.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Do you know about the specific dietary supplements that support a healthy prostate? Government reviewed data inside.
Many mysteries, myths, legends and lore surround natural health remedies, with some based in truth. You've heard of Apple Cider Vinegar, but did you know...
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For all Nutella devotees, read your label's ingredients, and prepare to be stunned. Now read this, and renew your faith in this chocolate, hazelnut spread.
Tired of store-bought herbs turning limp and losing nutrition in frig? Always have fresh, vital herbs on hand with these easy DIY upcycling ideas for always-ready herbs.
It's not only in the genes (or the Jeans), or that they haven't eaten since May. It's because Victoria's Secret Angels bust their assets with leg and butt workouts like these.
Coconut oil is the Swiss Army Knife of oils, and many of the health benefits are legendary. But here are 4 surprising facts you probably did not know.
These dip recipes are proof that 'healthy' does not mean 'bland'. Easy, fast, and delicious, sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Assuming you share it.
You Are Sharing Your Kitchen with a Killer! A specialized cancer research agency within the World Health Organization has concluded that the most common weed killer used in crop production [...]
Four articles to help stimulate and strengthen your immune system. These suggestions are important all year long, but especially beneficial during the holidays.
The typical American diet is usually fast-food, which makes you more susceptible to illness and common viruses. Here are 5 choices to build your immune system.
Studies show exercise will maintain bone density, increase muscle mass, reduce fat, improve heart and lung function, reduce stress, AND boost the immune system.
In the battle for immune power, it's easy to overlook how hormone balance affects the immune system. This overview shares hormonal information to help you.
Nutrients That Help Build the Immune System Does your immune system feel sluggish after a long weekend, holiday event or extended vacation? When you start to feel your immune system [...]
Fountain of Youth, Rediscovered The Original ‘Fountain of Youth’ – Sometime in early April 1513, the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, with three large sailing vessels, dropped anchor near [...]
Put the Spring in Your Step with Hyaluronic Acid As everyone past forty knows (or will soon get to know when they reach that period of life), the body tends [...]
Remember the words of Mother Nature, "Don't play with your metabolism at the dinner table." Alternate Day Dieting is where you put your body in starvation mode one day, and then at a more normal calorie diet the next day. This micro-cycle of yo-yo dieting can set you up for overeating, defeating the purpose of the diet plan.
A comparison of Natural and Conventional Medicine, using side-by-side descriptions of each discipline's emphasis, perspective and focus. No comparison is offered for trauma, surgical procedures, or any life-threatening condition. It is more for comparing conventional and natural medicine's view of chronic conditions.
Heart disease is actually the leading killer of both men and women. Ovarian cancer – not breast cancer – is the most deadly female reproductive cancer.
