You can lose up to 20 pounds—safely—in just 2 weeks!
Want to curb your appetite? Need to boost metabolism so you can successfully lose weight this spring?
With 67% of Americans overweight or obese, most people need to shed some pounds. Even 18% of today's teens are overweight. But losing weight can be dangerous if not done right.
The good news is that high-fiber drinks—especially when you add nutrient-dense berries—help you do just that! New Finnish research reports that a diet rich in berries can reduce inflammatory markers for metabolic syndrome, resulting in belly fat… Continue reading Categories
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March 19th, 2010You can lose up to 20 pounds—safely—in just 2 weeks!
Want to curb your appetite? Need to boost metabolism so you can successfully lose weight this spring?
With 67% of Americans overweight or obese, most people need to shed some pounds. Even 18% of today's teens are overweight. But losing weight can be dangerous if not done right.
The good news is that high-fiber drinks—especially when you add nutrient-dense berries—help you do just that! New Finnish research reports that a diet rich in berries can reduce inflammatory markers for metabolic syndrome, resulting in belly fat… Continue reading Top Antiaging Secret: Omega 3s
March 5th, 2010
The right fats can keep you happy and healthy at any age!
Want to live a long, productive life? You need to slow the destruction of telomeres (protective structures on the end of chromosomes) that experts say control the body's biological clock.
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that increasing your dietary intake of omega 3-rich fats will do just that. In addition, Marine-based omega 3s can improve lung function during and after exercise, which (in itself) is a terrific way to fighting aging. And much… Continue reading
Magnesium: A Must-Have Supplement for Your Heart and Bones
February 24th, 2010
This mineral also supports detox and cleansing big time.
An essential mineral involved in over 350 of the body's critical functions, magnesium doesn't get the attention it deserves. For starters, it helps coordinate the activity of the heart muscles and nerves that initiate heartbeat.
Magnesium appears to reduce high blood pressure, cutting the risk of heart attack and stroke. Because this mineral also lessens the risk of heart arrhythmia, it limits the complications of congestive heart failure.
Unfortunately, new research finds that women are getting less than 70% of the magnesium they need. Magnesium deficiency… Continue reading What Your Smile Says About Your Health
February 17th, 2010
For beautiful, kissable lips, use natural products, detox, and take your daily multi.
Is there anyone who doesn't have chapped lips this time of year? Or even worse—dry, cracked lips that hurt and bleed!
The trouble is, what you put on your lips—even simple lip balm—may not help. All too many ingredients in lip products are actually hazardous to your health.
A high-tech (laser-induced spectroscopy) analysis recently applied to four different lipstick brands showed levels of cadmium and lead—toxic heavy metals—that were much higher than permissible safe limits for human health. Not only can these… Continue reading How a Hug Can Protect Your Heart
February 12th, 2010
What you really need for Valentine's Day.
Love does far more than make the world go around. It helps remove plaque from the arteries, boosts the body's immune response, relieves stress, and lengthens life.
Do you have high blood pressure? Close friends and family can lower hypertension. In fact, a new study at Brigham Young University shows that women who are "married with children" have the lowest ambulatory blood pressure of any group.
Family and close social networks are critical to mental health, an underlying factor in heart disease… Continue reading Lower Blood Pressure and Slim Down with the Right Carbs
February 8th, 2010
Low-carb diet proven just as effective as leading weight loss pill.
Need to lose 10 pounds? A new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that a low-carb diet is just as effective as a leading weight loss pill—even for people who are obese or have Type 2 diabetes.
What surprised researchers, though, was that cutting out sugary carbs lowered blood pressure—something the weight loss drug orlistat (better known as "Alli") did not accomplish! The carb-cutters in this randomized trial dropped about 6% in their systolic blood pressure (the top number in a… Continue reading D Defends Against Colon Cancer
January 27th, 2010
Detox is also important to remove disease-causing toxins.
Got enough vitamin D? Research increasingly points out that all age groups—77% of Americans—are low in this "sunshine" vitamin.
A new study at the University of Hawaii finds vitamin D lowers the risk for colorectal cancer in a variety of ethnic groups. "There is now quite a lot of evidence from studying populations that people who have low levels of vitamin D are more likely to develop bowel cancer," adds Dr. Panagiota Mitrou, science program manager for the World Cancer Research Fund.
In the biggest study yet… Continue reading Healing the Heart, A Sneak Peek at Fat Flush for Life
December 25th, 2009
Avoid "Hidden Factors" That Can Cause Holiday Heart Attack and Stroke.
'Tis the season to be jolly, or the saying goes. But just how "merry" is Christmas, really?
All over the country, emergency rooms report surges in holiday heart attacks. "A lot of it is physical," says Ralph McCleskey, MD, medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and the congestive heart failure program at Hendrick Health System in Abilene, Texas.
Overexertion that comes with the holidays (and shoveling snow)—combined with overeating, over-imbibing, and all that yuletide stress—can create a "perfect storm" for heart problems, particularly among people… Continue reading Protect Your Thyroid: A Sneak Preview of Fat Flush for Life
December 18th, 2009
Prevent Copper Overload, Get Enough Iodine, and Boost Metabolism.
Next to diabetes, hypothyroidism is the most common hormone disorder in this country. The latest statistics suggest that four out of every ten Americans have a sluggish thyroid. Because I hear from women of all ages (starting in their late 20s) with thyroid problems, I think that number may be even higher.
A low-functioning thyroid slows down the body's metabolism and reduces heart and muscle strength. Because so many Americans (especially women) suffer from slow thyroid function, I've added a special 5-Day Hot Metabolism… Continue reading Holiday Stocking Stuffers: A Sneak Peek at Fat Flush for Life
December 16th, 2009
Yoga Quickies and Healing Supplements Take the Stress Out of Last-Minute Shopping.
Fed up fighting traffic and facing crowded malls for holiday shopping? Internet sales are up—approaching $20 billion this shopping season—for good reason.
For starters, you can shop—anytime of day or night—right in the comfort of your own home. And while some online shoppers say they're willing to pay $200 to $300 more to avoid the chaos of shopping malls, people also view the Internet as the place to get really good deals.
Online shopping is certainly much less stressful! With all the… Continue reading 
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