
No tricks--just treats! 50% off all essential oils and skincare products!
Most people realize that things like having a nutrient-poor, processed food diet, drinking to excess, and smoking will put you on a fast track to sickness and disease. But many of us overlook the potential danger lurking in something seemingly innocent… Personal care products! Anything you put on your skin or hair can be absorbed and get into circulation (think: nicotine patches), and unfortunately, most personal care products contain ingredients that are downright toxic! ...

The scam called “BCAM”
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and everywhere you go, you see pink paper ribbons plastered on the walls signed by someone who likely donated for breast cancer research. Too bad they threw their money away. I say that because BILLIONS of research dollars have been raised over the last several decades to “find the cure,” yet cancer is still our number 2 killer. So what have all these billions of dollars bought...

Are you doomed by your family history?
Modern medicine has historically placed a large emphasis on family history (i.e.: someone’s genes) as a strong predictor of whether or not a person will develop a disease. Think about any time you’ve ever gone to a doctor and had to fill out health history paperwork—they always ask if your grandparents, parents or siblings have had cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc. Well, now evidence is showing that family history is not the be all...

Can you decipher health facts from fiction? Take this quiz!
It’s not necessary to use antibacterial soap when washing your hands. True or false Annual mammograms are a woman’s best protection against breast cancer. True or false Which of these are good choices of fat to use in cooking? A) Margarine B) Lard C) Vegetable oil D) Canola oil E) Butter Bad breath can be caused by digestive issues. True or false It’s not normal to have gas every day. True or false Which of...

10 foods you must avoid
I had a conversation with an acquaintance who told me she was in good health because: Her cholesterol was under control with Lipitor Her blood pressure stayed right around 120/80 with atenolol Nexium kept her acid reflux at bay Metformin brought her A1C down to under 6% THAT'S good health? This woman is anything BUT healthy. Sadly, people like this uber-medicated woman are increasingly common in our society today, and that includes our...

Stop & reverse the 5 stages of poor health!
In my 30 years in the health and nutrition field, I’ve heard a variety of excuses for someone refusing to change their habits in order to improve their health. Things like: "I don't know how to cook." "My husband won't like it if I make healthy meals." "I don't have the time." "Eating right is too expensive." But by far the saddest one I've ever heard is: "It's too late for me." Because this...