Keep Your Muscles As You Age With Diet and Strength Training
Robert De Niro, 69, and Sly Stallone, 65, are training for an upcoming boxing film, "Grudge Match," about aging rivals heading back into the ring. Just the idea of those two shirtless in trunks makes us think about the importance of preserving muscle mass as you age. After all, even the fittest athletes lose muscle tone with passing decades. Here's...
Medicine of Kings Battles AIDS, Inflammation, Cancer and More
In the deep forests of China and Japan hides an incredible secret: an ancient remedy for virtually every ailment that plagues mankind.  At first glance, the reishi mushroom appears like any other mushroom. It protrudes from the bark of trees, and does not look especially appetizing. Indeed, it is bitter and earthy to the taste; not a typical mushroom...
5 Belly Fat Burning, Cancer Fighting, Immune Boosting Seeds
Seeds can provide one of the biggest bangs for your buck when it comes to nutrition. Packed full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and essential fatty acids, many people are beginning to realize the importance of adding seeds to their diet, including increased energy, an improved digestive system and overall better health. At the recent Winter Fancy Food Show held in...
Lemongrass: A Delicious Ancient Remedy
Lemongrass, a native plant of Southeast Asia and Africa, has long been hailed by chefs for its succulent lemon-like aroma. This razor-bladed grass is especially prevalent in Thai cuisine. Aside from the joy it brings to the taste buds, lemongrass is a powerful cure-all. In Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines, it has been a staple ingredient in medicinal teas...
Antibiotic Use In Livestock Poses Major Threat To World’s Health
A recent study conducted on Chinese commercial pig farms has found extremely high levels of antibiotic resistance genes (ARG’s) in pigs. China is the world’s largest producer of antibiotics, in fact, they use four times as many antibiotics for veterinary use than the United States. Although this study took place in China, it is a reflection to what is happening...
The Anti-nutrient Wreaking Havoc on Your Immune System
Most people are addicted to sugar without realizing it. Unfortunately, sugar is not only an anti-nutrient wreaking havoc on your immune system, it's also the likely culprit of your mood swings and fatigue. Sugar is an anti-nutrient as it provides zero nutritional value and simultaneously steals nutrients from your body so it can be digested. Processed sugars and artificial sweeteners...
Vitamin D Deficiency Can Increase Risk of Diabetes
Imagine spending a perfect sunny afternoon doing your favorite physical activity, whether it be jogging, biking, swimming, rock climbing, or any other exhilarating outdoor sport. The physical benefits of toning your body and the emotional benefits of lifting your spirits are apparent. There may, however, be yet another reason to combine your favorite exercise activity with a dose of shining...
Nanoparticles: Tiny Toxins Pose BIG Threat to Crops and More
Recent research has revealed that plants can take in metals from nanoparticles found in the soil. This information adds fuel to the ongoing debate as to whether or not plants may become dangerous to humans due to their uptake of toxic nanoparticles. What are Nanoparticles? Nanoparticles are teeny tiny particles that are defined by their minute size. These particles are widely...
Can We Consciously Stop Introducing Carcinogens Into Our Bodies?
Cancer. Its very mention is enough to invoke chills. With higher and higher percentages of Americans falling victim to this prevalent killer, those who are not yet stricken are naturally afraid that malady and death are a mere diagnosis away. Sadly, what many people realize but do little to nothing to address is the simple fact that many cancers...
The Incredible Benefits of Marine Phytoplankton
Marine Phytoplankton is a unique, live ultra-nutrient rich product similar to foods like chlorella and spirulina in that all three have been on our planet for billions of years. It’s likely to be the next biggest thing when it comes to superfoods, so if you haven’t heard about it until now, expect to be hearing a lot more in...
