Authentic (Not Americanized) Italian Dishes Can Be Deliciously Healthy
If an Italian tourist took a stroll through an American supermarket, they might have a hard time recognizing many of the Italian "classics" so readily available. Here in America, the thought of Italian food brings to mind mounds of pasta or bread, dripping with tomato and cream sauces and gobs of melted cheese. However, in the old country, you're more...
Gum Disease Boosts Risk Of Cancer, Other Chronic Illnesses
It's hard to believe, but antibiotics destroyed Charlize Theron's baby teeth: "I had no teeth until I was 11," she says. Wow. Great smile now. How'd that happen? (Hint: Great dental care and flossing.) For most folks, though, it goes the other way: As you get older you tend to neglect your teeth (one-third to one-half of adults in North...
The Science Behind Meditation: Every Part of Your Body Wins
Meditation has been used as a method for achieving self awareness and reducing stress for thousands of years. Today, researchers are studying the effects of mindful meditation in order to understand how it affects human neurological function. Mindfulness Opens Doors to Change Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have mapped the underlying cognitive functions that occur during mindful meditation practice. They...
Delicious Ways to Eat More Probiotics
Probiotics have become one of the latest health buzz words in recent years. However, evidence is mounting about the key role probiotics and gut bacteria have on health. Gut Health Linked to Immune Function The digestive system contains levels of both healthy and unhealthy bacteria. Healthy bacteria are necessary to help the immune system and digestive tract to function properly. Probiotics...
Hammer Out a Quick Exercise Each Day
Not since the early 1980s, when Jane Fonda barked out "Feel the burn!" (remember those ankle-hugging leg warmers?) has there been so much interest in exercise intensity. With the epidemic of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes (there's 25 million and 79 million of each in the U.S. alone), it's time to revisit that intensity with an innovative exercise routine that...
Study Shows Vitamin D Lowers Risk of Bladder Cancer
In a recent study from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre, researchers found that vitamin D is a key factor in lowering risk for bladder and other forms of cancer. Vitamin D is fat soluble and is not naturally produced by the body. The easiest way to get vitamin D is through sun exposure. However, it is also possible...
Toxic Sugar Lifestyle Fuels Obesity, Cancer and more [Video]
Sugar is present in the American diet in alarming ways. The American lifestyle of eating high amounts of processed foods can be deadly and many of us are not even aware of how much sugar we are consuming. We Crave Sweets In a recent 60 Minutes interview, Dr. Robert Lustig, an endocrinologist, explained that genetically, humans are designed to enjoy and...
Exposure to Toxins Can Turn Genes On and Off
Q: I thought I was born with my genes (some from Mom, some from Dad), and they made me who I am. Now I hear that how you live day-to-day turns genes on and off. Does that change who I am, basically? - Mitch D., Mystic, Ct. A: You were born with a set of genes. The DNA-containing chromosomes in...
5 Natural Ways to Take Control of Your Hormones Now
Do you ever feel out of control in your body? Maybe it feels impossible to lose weight or keep it off when you do actually shed a few pounds. You might feel chronically lethargic or moody, but didn't feel this way a few years ago. You could also be wondering what happened to your body, your skin and your...
Testosterone Is a Good Thing: Boost It Naturally
John Cena and his WWE opponents might epitomize the macho mayhem testosterone is supposed to create. But that mostly male hormone (gals have 5 percent to 10 percent of guys' levels) fosters more than posturing and aggression. It's important for sexual desire and satisfaction, brain size and function, muscle tone - and, surprisingly, honesty. Yes, it's true! A recent study...
