Researchers have found that the risk of death from heart disease was 62% greater in people with low fiber intake who lived with a smoker. The bottom line? Fiber is good for you!
Sometimes people are a little overwhelmed with eating five servings of vegetables and four servings of fruit each day. But when they realize what makes up a serving, they seem a little more comfortable. Read on for examples of vegetable and fruit serving sizes.
Yoga has become huge! Whether you’ve already selected the studio for your first time on the mat or you’re still deciding whether yoga is for you, the following considerations will bring you comfort when you arrive at your first practice.
Many of us have to admit that we have a love/hate relationship with French fries. We love how they taste but hate what they do to our health. And now there’s a new study confirming that we need to just say no when it comes to eating French fries.
We’ve all met the 40 year old who looks 30; new research explains why they are aging so well
As spring comes to an end and summer draws near, a veritable cornucopia of tree-ripened fruits, berries and luscious vegetables await our hungry palates. These plant foods are full of unique and incredibly nutritious compounds.
Rather than be stymied by the weight of all the toxins we are exposed to, focus on things you can do to help reduce your exposure to some toxins.
If you are thinking about changing your exercise program, having trouble staying motivated, or looking to begin a new fitness routine, you won't want to miss this show. Get some great fitness advice directly from the experts!
Did you know that more than an estimated 120 different toxic compounds can be eliminated through perspiration? This includes everything from heavy metals to steroids to the body’s own inflammatory molecules.
Of modifiable cancer risks, diet remains one of the most significant. In fact, we can reduce our risk of developing cancer by as much as 30 percent just by adopting healthy eating habits. And one of the tastiest eating habits to develop is adding more culinary herbs and spices to our meals.
In this short video Dr. Lise Alschuler not only answers a resounding YES to that question, she also describes the type of diet that can help reduce risk.
For years we were led to believe that all we needed to change a behavior was motivation. We now know that motivation alone will often not lead to sustainable behavior change.
Today is National Pet Day and we’re giving a high five to our four-legged friends, specifically our dogs.
Writing about gratitude is one of our favorite things to do. Why are we so grateful about gratitude? Expressing gratitude is perhaps one of the most powerful things you can do to enhance your health—and you will find more joy and happiness in the process!
Scientific literature is packed with studies that confirm the multitude of benefits we get from exercise.
Find out practical ways in the areas of diet, movement, environment, rejuvenation and spirit to improve your health.
We know that movement is a key strategy in supporting cancer prevention. Find out how you yoga can fit in.
It’s simple. To flip that weight loss switch to “on” just do more of what you love and do it more often!
There is a phenomenon that occurs at this time of year—the February blues, or winter doldrums. While it may be enough to simply chalk this up to the time of year and try to hang in there until the daffodils herald the coming of spring, we suggest a different approach.
A key component of being positively opportunistic is to follow the advice of that old cliché: It’s the little things that add up that can make a big difference.
One of the most interesting, really fascinating aspects of our understanding about cancer is a concept called, epigenetics. You’re probably thinking “Epi – what???”