If you haven’t thought about your immune system this year, you might want to. Why? Because the U.S. is being hit hard by the flu this year according to the Centers for Disease Control (http://on.webmd.com/WgniPB). As of the first week of January, 47 states reported widespread flu activity, and Northeastern states have seen a flood … Continue Reading »
Is your skin not participating in your program for graceful aging? Is it perhaps aging faster than the rest of you? Few things are more demoralizing than looking in the mirror and realizing that your skin makes you look older than your actual age! The good news is this: just as it is never too … Continue Reading »
Tired of being sick and tired? Want to know how to strengthen your immune system? You are NOT alone! For some reason it seems like more people have been sicker more frequently this winter season than in seasons past. No doubt we have been living in times of high stress, which is why knowing how … Continue Reading »
Fat fighters … that’s what this blog is all about today, and it’s a topic that is hot on everyone’s mind. The holidays are over, New Year’s Resolutions have been made … and guess what? The most common resolution is to LOSE WEIGHT! No big surprise there. Here is a big surprise: only 8% of … Continue Reading »
Really, there are studies showing that a lack of sleep or lack of good quality sleep can contribute to weight gain. We live in a society that is increasingly becoming sleep deprived. According to the National Sleep Foundation, Americans getting 8 hours of sleep a night dropped from 35% to 26% in a 7 year … Continue Reading »
Stress seems to have become a part of most of our daily lives, but the holiday season does seem to bring an increase. We learn to cope most of the time with our stress from work, environmental pollutions, commuting, family and social activities. Now here come the holidays to add on traveling, shopping for gifts, … Continue Reading »
Of course, who doesn’t want to age gracefully! I don’t think anyone wants to just wake up one day with sagging skin under the arms, wrinkles galore, a poochy belly and some of the other conditions we associate with growing older. The good news is you don’t have to. You can do things now that … Continue Reading »
Allergies can range from seasonal allergies resulting from sources such as pollen, trees, plants, grass and weeds to ongoing allergies from other environmental sources like dust and dander to food allergies. What they all have in common however is the release of histamine from immune cells causing itching, swelling and a lot of mucous. An … Continue Reading »
Does the food you eat affect your moods? Absolutely and in a big way. A heavy mood food like meat can slow you down and stimulants such as coffee and tea can lift you up. Foods that are prepared with love leave you feeling better than those that are mass produced. We all have our … Continue Reading »
Most of us would love to find a fountain of youth as a natural solution to combat aging. The good news is you can. Science is finding more evidence all the time of ways to deflect the aging process in our bodies. One of these is as simple as staying active. Staying Active to Stay … Continue Reading »
How’s your memory? Where did I put my keys? What did I come in here for? Who was I supposed to call? Do any of these sound familiar? Probably. Most of us have memory lapses from time to time. Memory loss can range from occasional forgetfulness to Alzheimer’s and dementia for a variety of reasons. … Continue Reading »
Antioxidant therapy offers natural solutions to combating oxidative stress that causes a range of health issues from heart disease to diabetes. Our bodies are often unable to keep up with the production of antioxidants needed to fight off free radicals. What Are Free Radicals? Free radicals are unstable molecules trying to regain their stability by … Continue Reading »
Do you have a skin care routine that’s simple enough you can stick with it. A good skincare routine is especially important as we age and are exposed to more environmental toxins. A good skincare routine feeds your skin from the inside out and the outside in. Skincare Routine: Inside Out A good skincare routine … Continue Reading »
If you are in middle age and are concerned about stroke risk factors (or dementia risk factors), then a good place to start looking is at your hands and your feet! No kidding! According to study results presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 64th Annual Meeting, a person’s grip strength and walking speed are … Continue Reading »
When it comes to keeping blood pressure at a healthy level, there are literally hundreds of pharmaceuticals on the market available. Yet when it comes to the question of what can lower blood pressure, many people seek natural solutions because pharmaceuticals can have undesirable side effects. Of course, depending on your health and how much … Continue Reading »
Montezuma’s revenge. If you have ever suffered from this condition then you know that it can really wreck your vacation. The “bottom line” of this condition is diarrhea … sometimes very violent diarrhea. Originally named by travelers to Mexican or South American countries, Montezuma’s revenge is also known colloquially as the runs, the trots, or … Continue Reading »
Just in case you haven’t checked into Xango lately, we want you to know there are a lot of great new products and some changes we believe you’ll really like! Of course we hope you’re still drinking the most powerful (and delicious) antioxidant mangosteen-based supplement drink on the market – the original Xango juice. … Continue Reading »
Did you know you can get a custom fitting for a bra? Evidently, if you watch Oprah you know this kind of thing but it was news to me. Bras have always been a huge aggravation in my life. Straps are either too tight or fall off the shoulders constantly. Not to mention that strangulating … Continue Reading »
Do you ever wonder why you can’t get to sleep at night or why you feel so full after even a small meal? Do you sometimes feel jumpy for no reason or have trouble focusing? Do small aggravations affect you more than they should? Are your stress hormones out of control? Are you stuck in … Continue Reading »
What is GMP by NSF International? What is GMP anyway? Is it related to GMO or other acronyms in the alphabet soup of life? Well, if you have wondered, “What is GMP,” then we can spell it out for you: GMP = Good Manufacturing Practices Simple enough, right? In fact, the GMP regulations are outlined … Continue Reading »