Omega-3s Proven to Inhibit Breast Cancer Tumor Growth
In a landmark study published recently in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, researchers from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada have proven that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids (healthy fats found in cold water fish, such as
Four Tips to Put You in a Great Mood
Shorter daytime sunlight is associated with reduced energy and mood decline in some people. For centuries, many people have experienced “winter depression” associated with shorter days and weather patterns not conducive to outdoor activities. In 1984, scientists named this type…
Five-Minute Stress Busters
Everyone feels stress. It’s a natural bodily response that can seem uncontrollable at times. But before it takes a toll on your long-term health, here are a few easy and inexpensive ways to relieve stress. Stretch out: Exercise will always…
Superfoods for Your Heart
When compared to other countries, Americans have significantly more heart disease and for one reason alone: the toxic state of the Standard American Diet. What you eat is the single most important factor when it comes to your health. While…
New Superbug with 50% Mortality
While the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is not yet sure exactly what is causing a deadly new superbug, the director of the CDC, Dr. Tom Frieden, did say during a press briefing on March 5th, “It’s not often that…
5 Best Ways to Protect Yourself from Alzheimer’s
A recent study suggests the number of Alzheimer’s patients could triple by the year 2050. The rise is being attributed to a combination of a true increase in cases and greater detection of the disease. Dr. Murali Doraiswamy, a professor…
Top 4 Ways to Reprogram Your Metabolism
Gone are the days of blaming your metabolism! Contrary to popular belief, your metabolism is not something beyond your control, or hard to change. “Your metabolism is not fixed,” explains diet coach and author, Kimberly Willis, PhD. “It can change…
Shopping for Supplements? Follow 4 Important Steps
Manufacturers of supplements are responsible for ensuring that the claims they make about their products aren’t false or misleading, and that they’re backed up by adequate evidence. However, savvy consumers know they should not just rely on a product’s marketing….
Watch Out for New Fake Foods!
If you truly are what you eat, then you might be having an identity crisis – and don’t even know it! On January 23rd, the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) issued its annual findings on food fraud, and nearly
This Breakthrough Will Change the Way You Age
Thanks to her research on telomeres (a tiny part of your cellular machinery) Elizabeth Blackburn, PhD, unlocked a hugely important clue to human health, earned a 2009 Nobel Prize, and continues to hold the medical world’s attention with her breakthrough,…
