Ever notice how brain fog seems to set in after a huge meal? Apparently, this may be just a hint of the internal trouble brewing when we overeat. New research suggests that the higher the amount of calories consumed every day, the higher the risk memory loss with age. In fact, a recent Mayo Clinic [...]
I first heard about amaranth back in the 1970s in the context of the “back-to-the-land” movement. It was one of those exotic-sounding foods you’d never find at the local Safeway. Hippie chicks in their flowing tie-dye skirts talked of baking bread with amaranth flour and adding the grains to oats and dried fruit in granola [...]
Want to show your true love that you really care this Valentine’s Day? Forget the flowers and jewelry: Red wine and dark chocolate will go straight to the heart … literally! That’s because this potent (and delicious!) combination is actually good for the body as well as the soul, contributing to a healthier heart and [...]
You wouldn’t think a boring old mineral like calcium would still be making the news. I know, I know, calcium is super important. “Inadequate calcium significantly contributes to the development of osteoporosis. Many published studies show that low calcium intake throughout life is associated with low bone mass and high fracture rates.” http://www.niams.nih.gov/health_info/bone/bone_health/nutrition/ Just puts [...]
“Feed your head!” may have been the rallying cry of the counterculture ’60s generation … but “Feed your brain!” is the new mantra for middle-aged baby boomers. As I finished up the last blog post, Cognitive Decline High On List of Fears As We Age, and prepared to write Part 2 on nutrients for cognitive [...]
Who’s more likely to develop dementia, a man or a woman? According to health statistics, if you chose the woman you’d be correct. That’s why a newly published study came as a surprise to many experts in the field. Men may be at higher risk of experiencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or the stage of [...]
Greetings, resolute pilgrims on the journey to 2012 weight loss! Now that you’ve adopted the 9 Habits to Boost Your Metabolism, you’re in an excellent position to sidestep the pitfalls of the dreaded weight-loss “plateau”! One more bit of advice to take along on your journey: Make sure that your shopping list includes these metabolism-quickening [...]
So … your New Year’s resolution was to lose weight, and the first couple of weeks have gone swimmingly. Good for you! You’re motivated, full of optimism … and those first few pounds seemed to melt away. But, pilgrim, beware the obstacles ahead! There may come a time when your best efforts hit a plateau, [...]
Dear Jenn, About a month ago my Mom and I started taking Flora Source. I’m happy to report that you’ve got a customer for life in me! I’m feeling great – no more constipation, bowel movements are like clockwork, and my belly just feels much calmer and more relaxed. Unfortunately, Mom is complaining about gas [...]
Feeling SAD? If you live in northern latitudes and your moods tend to hover at the low end of the emotional spectrum, this time of year may be especially tough to get through. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is becoming a familiar term, but there’s still a lot we don’t understand about it. Most people know [...]
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