In today’s challenging economic times there are solutions for when eating healthy may seem out of reach for the average budget. Fortunately, there are many healthy and economic ways to truly get the most for your money whether you’re single or need to plan healthy and economic meals for a family.

Granted, some of the following inexpensive food ideas may not be as appealing for some who are use to dining at the ‘Ritz’, but the following healthy menu plan suggestions and alternatives may actually… Continue

During these stressful times: Increase your Healthy Nutrients, Adaptogens, Antioxidants, Get Rest and Exercise.

During stressful times your body naturally produces more of the harmful hormone cortisol which promotes free radical damage to your cells and promotes inflammation that can weaken you, your adrenal glands and weaken your immune system. In addition, stress pressures and the lack of essential nutrients to help you deal with stress can also help lessen your resolve and your ability to be… Continue

FIBER & HEALTHY DIGESTION: WHY A FIBER CLEANSE & DETOXIFYING PROGRAM IS SO VITAL!

Up to 80 percent of all Americans do not eat enough fiber on a daily basis. Health problems related to digestive complaints account for up to 40 percent of all doctor visits. Many alternative doctors today agree that good health begins in the colon but thanks to the SAD (Standard American Diet) that more and more Americans are eating on a daily basis, the amount of fiber that the average American consumes… Continue

One of the Best Ways to Prevent Heart Disease and Maintain Better Overall Health is to prevent inflammation from occurring within the body as much as possible.

Two good scientific ways to measure the amount of inflammation occurring in your body is asking your doctor to test your Homocysteine and C-Reactive Protein levels the next time you have a routine blood test done.

The American Heart Association describes: “Homocysteine as an amino acid in the blood. Epidemiological studies have shown th… Continue

According to the American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org), in addition to the fact that one out of every two persons will die of heart disease, over 70 million Americans currently have some type of heart disease. (Note: This does not include the tens of millions of people who are in the process of developing heart disease in coming years). The cost of treating heart disease (also know as cardiovascular disease, or CVD), in both direct and indirect costs is estimated to be over $400 bil… Continue