Many people suffer from binge eating which is basically defined as “pigging out” for a period of time.  For some people it will be 2 or 3 chocolate bars, or a tub of ice cream or a whole bag of Doritos or even 24 hours worth of poor eating. Different people will define it differently [...]

The ancient Romans described mushrooms as “the food of the Gods”.  The Egyptians believed they granted immortality.  Nowadays, mushrooms are rarely regarded for their many health-promoting nutrients.  Crimini mushrooms have been found to contain newly discovered, health-promoting polysaccharide phytonutrients which function as powerful antioxidants, protecting against oxidative damage to cell structures and DNA.
Although they are [...]

How exactly collard greens’ sulfur-containing phytonutrients (phyto = plant) prevent a wide variety of cancers is not clear, but research points to the ability of components known as “glucosinolates” and “cysteine sulfoxides” to activate detoxifying enzymes in the liver that neutralize potentially carcinogenic (cancer-causing) substances.
1 cup of cooked Collard Greens contains:

704 mcg of Vitamin K
5945 [...]

Studies show that cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, that contain the largest concentrations of health promoting sulfur compounds, increase the liver’s ability to produce enzymes that neutralize potentially toxic substances.  Broccoli is also a wonderful source of the powerful phytonutrient antioxidants Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which are carotenoids that are concentrated in the lens of the eye.  [...]

Dr. Robert Lustig,
Professor of Pediatrics, Dept of Endocrinology, University of California, San Francisco presents the amazing proof of the toxicity of sugar in the American Diet.  Please take the time to watch all 9 videos.  It will change your life.
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How do you measure the amount of stress you are under?  This is a difficult task because it is challenging, even for scientists, to quantify how stress affects people.  And, of course, different people react to the same stress in different ways.  Have you even heard someone say “How can you be so calm at [...]

Pycnogenol: Pine Tree Bark Extract Provides Many Health Benefits
Pine bark extract, Pycnogenol, has been the subject of numerous health studies recently.  The variety of ailments that it is being tested for is quite remarkable and yet Pycnogenol seems to be effective in treating them all.
Hemorrhoids (1): Did you know that over 50% of the population [...]

How Old are You?  Test #1
As we age, free radicals damage the collagen and elastin under the skin.  Additionally, the sub dermal level of the skin dehydrates.  This produces wrinkling.  An indirect measure of your ability to neutralize dangerous free radicals is the “Snap Back” test.  Don’t worry, it won’t hurt (except maybe your ego)
Lay [...]

Cayenne is a very hot, fiery pepper that when added to foods, even in small amounts, can be very helpful.  It assists digestion by stimulating saliva and stomach secretions.
It is very warming and helps improve circulation. If you have cold feet, sprinkly a little Cayenne in your socks to warm them up.
It acts as a [...]

Imagine a Celsius thermometer. Zero (0) degrees is the measure for the Freezing point of water and 100 degrees is the measure for the Boiling point of water. Having these 2 measurements allows us to measure all the other temperatures relative to these 2 standards.  For example, room temperature is 20C (68F)
The Glycemic Index was [...]