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Hormones & Weight Loss For Men

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:19:40 GMT

A new study finds that as men age they are likely to experience hormone related conditions similar to femalesgoing through menopause.

Don’t Be Fooled By These Harmful (and Toxic) “Health” Foods

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:47:13 GMT

Eating healthy is not always as easy as it may seem. Many foods that are pitched to us as “healthy” are anything but.

Get Moving!

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:31:22 GMT

“Get moving or die!” This was the message shouted loud at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sport Medicine.

A Commonly Over-Looked Source of Toxicity for Most Americans

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:11:17 GMT

Everyone feels stress at some point, but chronic stress that is not addressed can have devastating long-term health effects.

Challenging Healthcare

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:26:53 GMT

The tide is turning. When once it was unheard of for a doctor’s opinion to be challenged, today’s patients are getting second and third opinions, seeking out alternative care and pursuing natural, organic solutions to their health issues.

Antibiotics In Your Meat: What Does It Mean For You?

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:58:15 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration has been ordered by federal court to further investigate the damaging effects of wide spread use of antibiotics in animal feed on humans. Antibiotic abuse has caused alarming rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria also known as super bugs.

A Toxic Day in America

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:52:48 GMT

One of the hottest books out right now on how toxins destroy your health called“Slow Death By Rubber Duck”by Rick Smith & Bruce Lourie.

Reverse Diabetic Toxicity

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:28:23 GMT

Diabetes is commonly a condition of toxicity.

Infertility: When You’re Not Expecting

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:22:13 GMT

A new French study finds that men who are overweight or obese to have a greater risk of infertility.

5 Food Label Follies

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:04:47 GMT

The food label can be a useful tool in determining the nutritional value and overall safety of a food choice.

Red Meat Linked to Premature Death

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:48:53 GMT

A two decade Harvard study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine involving 121,342 men and women strongly suggests that red meat consumption will increase the risk of developing cancer and heart disease.

Look Younger, Feel Better on Any Budget!

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:20:56 GMT

One of the most common challenges that we face in looking and feeling our best is the conception of “getting older”.

Don’t Stroke, Consume This!

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:50:53 GMT

The Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation (HOPE) study followed 10,000 individuals that were at risk for developing strokes.

Hearty Escarole Soup With Beans and Parmesan Crisps

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:54:21 GMT

This hearty soup is loaded with nutritious greens and beans. It is a perfect lunch time or starter soup.

A Study Finds The Missing Link to Lose Weight

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:03:20 GMT

The vast majority of people attempting to lose weight fail to do so. There are a multitude of reasons why people fail. To best prepare for success, we must understand the mistakes that others commonly make.

Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Brain Damage

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:25:05 GMT

Cholesterol lowering medications have become the most popular and widely distributed drugs in the world.

Glutathione: Heart Disease and Cancer Destroyed

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:42:10 GMT

The most important molecule to stay healthy, prevent aging,cancer,heart disease and nearly every condition known to man has been found.

Jeremy Lin, The True Underdog Story

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:51:00 GMT

A new, unexpected hero in the NBA has redefined the term superstar.

Prescription Drugs

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:44:37 GMT

The shocking death of the pop star Whitney Houston brings prescription drug use and abuse into the spotlight once again. The deadly combination of Lorazepam, Diazepam, Xanax, and sleeping medications killed Houston in her bathtub at the Beverly Hilton.

America’s Drug of Choice: You're Probably Already on It!

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:46:30 GMT

It has been found that teenagers who drink soda have more mental health conditions according to a new study.

Processed Meat Linked To Pancreatic Cancer

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:26:58 GMT

Pancreatic cancer is one of the types of cancers that boast the highest mortality rate amongst all cancers.

Big Pharma: Missionary or Mercenary?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:07:05 GMT

In recent months Merck & Co. pleaded guilty to criminal misdemeanor charges in the illegal marketing of the painkiller Vioxx.

The Food Deception

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:01:48 GMT

While nearly everyone has experienced the discomfort of a digestive ache or sickness, the increasing prevalence of chronic digestive orders is alarming.

Maximized Quality Nutrition

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:11:21 GMT

The food we eat fuels the trillions of cells that control our heart beat, our oxygen intake, our digestive tract, and every other complex process of our body.

A Healthy Lifestyle Triggers Genetic Changes: Study

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:38:23 GMT

WASHINGTON - Comprehensive lifestyle changes including a better diet and more exercise can lead not only to a better physique, but also to swift and dramatic changes at the genetic level, U.S. researchers say.

Processed Meats

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:31:46 GMT

British Journal of Cancer—A new link found in eating processed meats and the formation of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the types of cancers that boast the highest mortality rate amongst all cancers.

Inspirational Video

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:25:40 GMT

What is/was your New Years resolution?

Healthy Chocolate Almond Protein Bars

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:50:22 GMT

Chocolate almond protein bars are one of our most requested recipes from our Maximized Living Nutrition Plans (MLNP) book and a crowd pleaser!

Tebowing To Lose Weight

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:25:59 GMT

Preparing your mind for weight loss is more important that the program itself. We will lay out the 4 step solution to help you start and complete your exercise and nutrition regimen. This process will not only help you become more successful and healthy, but also make it easier to re-start if you get off track.

Exercise Protects Your Brain, Too!

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:40:03 GMT

The University of Colorado Boulder recently discovered that even a minimal amount of exercise can help to protect against brain damage and memory loss.

What You Can Do With Nutrition To Prevent Breast Cancer

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT

It’s October and that means the “Think Pink Movement” is in full swing to raise awareness about, and money for breast cancer.

Crispy Roasted Garlic Chicken

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:23:50 GMT

This is yet another way to prepare and present chicken breasts. The flavors of the herb paste permeate the meat and makes for a great presentation.

How Toxic Is The Flu Vaccine?

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:17:32 GMT

For the past several years, physicians in America have been insisting that every child age 6 months to 18 years must get an annual flu shot.

Which Road Will You Take?

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:48:15 GMT

The road most travelled has made people sicker, unhappier, more overweight and more out of shape than ever. The modern medical model is not health care, it’s disease care...

Decrease Your Risk Of Infertility

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:08:14 GMT

In the year 2000, 6.1 million Americans were affected with infertility. That number has now grown over the past ten years to 7.3 million Americans who are suffering from this reproductive health problem...

Sunscreens: Helpful or Harmful?

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:21:03 GMT

When it comes to sunscreens, most people would say that they are an absolute must in this day and age. We have been conditioned to fear the sun and to slather on the sunscreen in order to avoid getting skin cancer. However, there is much more to the story that needs to be told in order to make a fully educated decision when it comes to what you put on and IN your body. Your skin is the largest organ in the body and whatever you put on it ends up in your cells, tissues, and organs very quickly. The question is, do you really know what is in your sunscreen? Furthermore, do you know the real truth about whether they are necessary at all?

Caffeine, Coffee and Energy

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:47:44 GMT

Before you reach for that morning pick me up, it is important to thoroughly understand how caffeine affects your body. Coffee can have many positive benefits to health. It is a great source of protective antioxidants, and increases the activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine which enhances delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the muscles and brain. Coffee also increases workout endurance, increases insulin sensitivity and a high intake (at least six cups a day) lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes by fifty-four percent in men and 30 percent in women.¹

How Old Are Your Cells?

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:18:36 GMT

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I am way too young to feel this old?” If you answered yes, you are like millions of North Americans who are aging faster than necessary. (Read More)

Attack Migraines Without Medication

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:16:25 GMT

An estimated eleven million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Severe pain, aura, upset stomach and vomiting commonly accompany the headaches for many who suffer from the condition. Reoccurrences are frequent and common, and many patients are left to take medications during episodes only to have the symptoms return days to weeks later. While headache and migraine medications line the shelves of local pharmacies, many are turning to a more sensible approach to get to the cause of this condition.