Why 10,000 Steps a Day Is Important for Everyone
Ever since Jack LaLanne first broadcast his fitness show (while swimming back and forth across San Francisco Bay) and Jane Fonda videos urged us to "feel the burn," fitness crazes have swept across North America like a Zamboni over an ice rink, promising to shine up your surface by grinding you down. The names of today's popular routines say...
Inflammation Causes Cancer: Embracing an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle
All of us who have a sore throat, rash or a sprained ankle have experienced the body’s response: inflammation. In specific cases, for a short period of time, inflammation is what the body naturally does to fight infection, heal injuries and combat irritants. The big problem occurs when our body goes out of control. Inflammation has been linked to allergies,...
5 Healthy Reasons We Should All Be Getting It On!
When Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Brunnhilde (in the opera "Siegfried") are brought to life with the magic of a kiss, well, that's not so far-fetched. The biological and psychological shifts that hugs, kisses and makin' whoopee trigger are good for the body and soul. Here's our rundown of the benefits: -Intimate touches stimulate the hormone oxytocin (made in the hypothalamus),...
4 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays can be a time when it is tempting to give some of the most decadent and unhealthy gifts possible. However, if you want to be a good friend and encourage your family to maintain their healthy habits even during the holidays, you can offer gifts they will enjoy. Serve Up the Salad! – With a beautiful salad bowl...
What Would You Do for 5 More Years of Life?
In a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers found that even a moderate amount of physical activity can add years to your life. If you start early, you would be surprised at how many more years you can add to your lifespan. Move a Little, Live Longer According to the study from Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada,...
Heart Healthy Wine Roasted Salmon with Asparagus [Recipe]
![Heart Healthy Wine Roasted Salmon with Asparagus [Recipe]](https://www.thealternativedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/salmonleeks3.jpg.optimal.jpg "Heart Healthy Wine Roasted Salmon with Asparagus [Recipe]")
High temperature cooking, like grilling a fresh piece of salmon directly over a flame, can cause important nutrients, like Omega-3 fatty acids, to turn from heart healthful to heart harmful.  Under high temperatures, the good fats can be oxidized, transforming them into compounds that may damage the cells of our arteries. Here is a recipe that combines the health-preserving qualities of wine-roasting with some...
In a Slump? These 4 Simple Tricks to Naturally Boost Your Energy Levels
We all need food for survival. However, what and how you eat can make a difference in how much energy you feel. It can also make a difference in how good you feel and in your overall appetite for life. Tip #1 – Hydrate Often If you are getting dehydrated, you may feel fatigued, dizzy, lightheaded and easily confused. Even losing...
Toxic Tap Water Causing Allergies?
Food sensitivities and allergies are on the increase. One of the primary suspected culprits is the high level of toxins that are present in many homes and which are part of commercial food production. Although industry leaders swear that they are not to blame for the rise in allergies and chemical sensitivities, the increased levels of toxic substances present...
Healthy Emergency Storm Cleanup Advice
Q: My cousin lives in Hoboken, N.J., and he's digging out after Sandy. How important is it for him to use a facemask to protect himself from the mold? - Anna K, Easton, Pa. A: You don't have to be swept away by Sandy to be concerned about the health risks that come along with standing water and soggy interiors....
Green Coffee Bean Burns Belly Fat, Lowers Blood Pressure and More!
In a recent study out of the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, researchers found that the green coffee bean may contribute to fast and safe weight loss. Several other health benefits from green coffee have been found that contribute to general overall health. Green coffee does not have the classic smell and taste of roasted coffee. It is slightly...
