Glutathione at your service. Every once in a while, a true breakthrough in healing comes along that somehow is ignored by the mainstream press. Meet glutathione. As a master detoxifier and antioxidant, glutathione occurs in every cell in the body but is most active in the liver. It becomes easily drained because it is neutralized … READ MORE
The ancient seed that outperforms modern-day superfoods. The Aztecs, Mayans, and Native Americans all shared a “secret food of the gods.” It was the tiny chia seed—a real superfood by today’s standards. In terms of antioxidant value, this super seed packs more of a nutritional punch than acai, pomegranate, artichoke, or blueberries. No wonder the fearless Aztecs could subsist on just a couple of handfuls during their … READ MORE
Meet the night-time miracle molecule. Although Astaxanthin has been touted as the most powerful antioxidant on the planet, it doesn’t hold a candle to the promise of melatonin. Simply put, melatonin doesn’t just help you sleep which is essential to weight loss, it potentially saves your life while helping you pare off the pounds in … READ MORE
The miracle of anthocyanins for a happy heart! What do the juices of tart cherries (Montmorency), pomegranate, and cran-water have in common? They are three of the most heart healing beverages on the planet thanks to the particular pigment they all contain, known as anthocyanins. These natural antioxidant compounds are tops when it comes to … READ MORE
A personalized Fat Flush to target your stubborn fat stores. A “new and improved” Fat Flush Soup is back— right in time for the 2012 weight loss season! The mouth-watering recipe— with four delicious variations— is featured in the January 23, 2012 First for Women magazine. The soup and the research behind it is the … READ MORE
Cool down and lose weight with fruit! Juicy, succulent fruits, especially berries of all kind—like raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries—are the perfect antidote to rising temperatures. But blueberries, especially, are quite the superfruit these days. In honor of the beautiful blues, July has even been named “National Blueberry Month.” With an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) score of 6552, one cup … READ MORE
The cardio tests and single nutrient your heart shouldn’t be without. Since February is Heart Health Month, last week I decided to undergo several cardiovascular screenings that included a complete set of heart disease, aneurysm, and stroke tests along with a bone density test. For less than $180, my package included an echocardiogram, which uses sound waves to give you a … READ MORE
Antioxidants KO Bacteria. Vitamin C does a lot more than fend off the common cold. This premier antioxidant now appears to attack nasty bacteria linked to heartburn and ulcers. The most prevalent bacteria outside the human body, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) can infect three-quarters of the world’s population. And once it gets inside the body, H. pylori … READ MORE