I recently returned from an island in Greece called Ikaria. If you are presently watching the Blue Zone series on Netflix, or read Dan Buettner’s book, titled Blue Zones – 9 Lessons for Living Longer, as I did in 2008, you will know what I am talking about. If not, the blue zones were a
We all know that it is important to spend time in the sun. It feels good and provides us with vitamin D that is so necessary for our health. The problem, however, is that too much sun exposure combined with not having enough protection can cause painful sunburns. When it comes to protection and sunscreens,
Soy is everywhere these days, but depending on who you ask , you will receive different responses as to whether it is a healthy or harmful food . Soybeans are a complete protein source and provide more protein than any other legume. Because of their bland flavor and high nutrient content, soybeans can be made
What exactly is the Keto diet? The Keto diet has been very trendy the last few years . The Ketogenic diet is designed to help you lose weight and fat within the body by eating mostly fat, some protein, and very little carbs. The premise is “eat fat to lose fat “ . The goal
Honey and sugar, although both very sweet, are very different products . The empty calories in sugar contribute directly to overweight, diabetes, tooth decay and overall poor health. As little as 2 teaspoons of sugar changes the blood chemistry so that the body is no longer in balance. WHAT IS HONEY? Honey is a natural
WHAT IS COLLAGEN? Collagen is the most abundant protein in our body. It is a basically a raw collection of amino acids that is found in our skin, bones, muscles, digestive system and blood vessels. Collagen is well known for replacing dead skin cells and for the elasticity and strength of our skin. BENEFITS OF
Herbal teas are healthier than standard teas, especially coffee. Most do not contain any caffeine or if they do, very little. They can improve overall health and some even have stronger medicinal properties which I will emphasize later. Herbal tea is an infusion or blend of leaves, fruits, bark and flower of any edible plant,
Wim Hof, known as the iceman has done a lot of research on the benefits of cold therapy. Besides having spiritual benefits, there are deep restorative benefits to the cold which helps with pain and inflammation. Cold showers, or cold-water immersion, is a popular technique among amateur and professional athletes, but it also offers boosting
Everyone talks about probiotics. We have been hearing this expression a lot over the last ten years, and even see it on food labels, but do we really know what they are and how they work? Do we really need them? Clients often ask me if they should take probiotics as a supplement simply because