Blast off fat this 4th of July.
A hot topic (literally) of late has been capsaicin, a substance that has been firing up the circulation for centuries. Found in sweat-inducing foods and spices like cayenne, capsaicin provides the power to get the blood pumping efficiently, the body’s metabolic rate stimulated—and fat blasted out of the body.
It works by turning white fat cells into brown, and then activating the hybrid fat to burn itself to elimination. While many are now rushing to get their hands on hot peppers and Tabasco sauce (one recent study… Continue reading Categories
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June 30th, 2011Blast off fat this 4th of July.
A hot topic (literally) of late has been capsaicin, a substance that has been firing up the circulation for centuries. Found in sweat-inducing foods and spices like cayenne, capsaicin provides the power to get the blood pumping efficiently, the body’s metabolic rate stimulated—and fat blasted out of the body.
It works by turning white fat cells into brown, and then activating the hybrid fat to burn itself to elimination. While many are now rushing to get their hands on hot peppers and Tabasco sauce (one recent study… Continue reading Top 10 Tips for Fat Flushing Your Summer
June 28th, 2011
Clean up your diet with a few simple tweaks.
Whether you’ve tried one too many fad diets, have fallen off the Fat Flush bandwagon, or just want tips for lifetime weight management, read on for my excuse-proof tips to help you flush the fat and stop the dieting merry-go-round.
1. Break that fast. Think about it. You have been fasting for a good 8 to 10 hours since eating dinner and going to sleep. Studies show that breakfast skippers have problems concentrating and a lack of sustainable… Continue reading Summertime Barefoot Cure
June 23rd, 2011
Lower stress and promote calmness by taking off your shoes.
It’s the strangest thing I ever heard, but could our shoes be killing us? Synthetically-soled shoes, unlike the leather soles of decades ago, insulate the body from the natural healing energies of the earth—which is as basic to health as water, air, and food. The earth is an endless source of negative electrons which can quickly neutralize free radical-induced inflammation—the cause behind pain, tension, swelling, and stress.
That's why the Earthing technique and technology is becoming so popular among everyday people who are suffering from a lack of energy, poor sleep, hormonal… Continue reading The Phenomenal Weight Loss Hormone
June 21st, 2011
Why Fat Flushers need a personal Salivary Hormone Test.
Hormones can impact weight loss big time.
While we all know something about estrogen, who knew of the fat flushing benefits of the hormone progesterone? Plain and simple, progesterone helps burn body fat for fuel. Estrogen, on the other hand, promotes weight gain—from both actual fat and water retention—especially around your tummy, hips, and thighs. A prevalent condition known as estrogen dominance even changes the way in which your body produces serotonin—the feel-good brain chemical. In turn, a lack of serotonin leads to food cravings and weight gain. What a vicious cycle!
Now, here's where progesterone… Continue reading Treat Dad to a Homemade Very Veggie Lasagna
June 16th, 2011
Satisfy the whole family with comfort food.
I don't think there is anything more special than a homemade meal on Dad's special day. Sure, you might want to take Dad to a fancy restaurant, but this lasagna is a favorite for the whole family—especially kids. After all, isn't this about being a dad?
Perfect for the vegetarian members of the family, one serving provides a hefty dose of delicious protein (21 grams), 5 grams of satisfying fat, and about 30 grams of energy-producing carbs. Of course, you can make this gluten-free by opting for rice noodles instead… Continue reading Super Nutrition for Dad
June 14th, 2011
Important vitamins to keep his heart in tip-top shape.
It was perhaps the greatest health discovery of the 20th century.
In 1997 Harvard-trained physician and researcher Kilmer S. McCully wrote The Homocysteine Revolution. In it he suggested that elevated levels of a potentially toxic amino acid called homocysteine is a more potent risk factor than cholesterol in predicting heart disease—a revolutionary statement, to say the least, and a real game changer in terms of preventing fatal cardiovascular "events." McCully pointed to one underlying cause: our vitamin B-deficient food supply.
Simply put, three crucial B vitamins—B6, B12, and folic… Continue reading Reaching for a Meal Replacement Bar?
June 9th, 2011
Caution: You may be entering the marketing spin-zone.
It seems like a good idea.
You’re busy, you’re hungry, and you have the best intentions to eat something nutritious, so you make what you think is the best possible choice—you grab a meal replacement bar. You’re optimistic about the promise of increased energy and boosted nutrition. But most bars are just “glorified candy bars” in my estimation. Under attention-grabbing packaging lurks a whole lot of sugar in the form of the white stuff, agave syrup, high fructose corn syrup, honey, and/or dried fruit that offer… Continue reading Supercharge Your Immunity
June 7th, 2011
Fight cell phone pollution from the inside out.
Since the news broke that the World Health Organization has classified cell phones as a “possible carcinogenic hazard” the media has been relentless. Yesterday, the NY Times even weighed in.
I think there is plenty we can do right now—today—to protect ourselves before we learn that cell phones really weren't good for our health in the first place. (Think about the suppression of evidence regarding tobacco, asbestos, agent orange, HRT, and tanning beds.)
Here's what I think: Since EMFs target your cells—the membranes in particular—you must keep your minerals at top notch levels… Continue reading Home Remedies from Your Pantry
June 2nd, 2011
What quick fixes are hiding in your home?
Whether it’s a scraped knee, a painful sunburn, or high blood pressure, it can't hurt to find a fast, effective, and cost friendly home remedy. You may be surprised to learn how many easy fixes you already have in your own home that will relieve a variety of discomforts—and be good to your wallet. Here are a few of my favorites.
Cayenne Pepper. It does much more than create a tongue-tingling meal. Cayenne helps keep the heart healthy and strong. As most of us can attest, cayenne is a diaphoretic—a… Continue reading 
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