By Jessica Sanders
When you talk about healthy habits with friends, you most likely don’t discuss your poop. And while it’s a sensitive subject that many don’t like to talk about publicly, it is a universal act and an important indicator in your overall health. From the color of your stool to the shape and frequency, a healthy poop is different for everyone, but important all the same.
On average, a healthy person will poop 3 times a day. …
Does Splenda and Aspartame, etc. Make You Fat? What about the Natural Alternative, Stevia?
I wanted to talk about artificial sweeteners today because I've noticed that there's a lot of confusion and misconceptions revolving around these non-caloric sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners and the huge list of products sweetened with them are marketed to you relentlessly as "healthy foods" or "healthier" than sugar or corn syrup sweetened products. But are they really healthy or do they cause all sorts of health problems…
by David Kekich
Happy people live longer. Conversely, negative thoughts, words and actions cause stress, inflammation, shorten your telomeres and send harmful signals to every one of your trillions of cells.
Joe Mercola posted an article on his site last week that fits beautifully into the longevity wheelhouse. I changed the title slightly from "22 Things Happy People Do Differently." I eliminated or shortened the narratives for brevity, but you can see a full explanation of each attitude point …
By Amanda Barton, N.D.
The American Heart Association recommends a "heart healthy"diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Essentially, we are told to throw out butter, eat limited red meat and instead replace them with low fat products.
However, have you ever read the labels of fat free and low fat food items? Shockingly, there isn't much "food" on the list. You see lots of sugar and salt, and even worse, artificial sweeteners and MSG in the ingredient …
by Jessica Sanders
Cortisol Levels High? Time for Natural Stress Relief
There are so many factors that could lead to high cortisol levels, aka excessive or chronic stress. While a hectic schedule and lack of sleep are integral to your stress levels, so are internal factors such as processed foods and your overall mental health.
If your cortisol levels are remaining high for extensive periods of time, then this could lead to:…
A depressed immune system
Heart problems
Abnormal weight
