Bacon weighs in at about 45 calories (one strip). Of the 45 calories, approximately 65 percent comes from fat. Is that bad? Well…

Fat. It’s just there, always on your mind, always tampering with an outfit that you want to wear. You check how you look in the mirror, and you don’t like what you see. Magazines and online searches tell you to…

Ernestine Shepherd is 78 years old and in 2010 was declared the World’s Oldest Performing Body Builder. Today Shepherd can be seen sporting a flat stomach, toned arms, and exceptional health. Unfortunately, it wasn’t always this way…

If you could take one supplement that would make a difference in your life what would it be? It’s a difficult question because there are several that come to mind, especially for me. So in this week’s blog I ask, what makes omega-3 fats so special? And…

If you could put your finger on the very first thing that determined your health and wellness, it might surprisingly be water. Or more specifically, drinking enough of it. It’s not a subject that we thank about much. But it should be. Most of us take it for granted. But have you ever taken a moment to think about how…

Have you ever had heart burn? Most of us have at one time or another, but most of us also took a tums or some other antacid to treat it, right? Acid reflux is an extremely common health problem, affecting as many as…

Imagine that we are walking along a hiking path, enjoying nature, thinking good thoughts, and suddenly, we hear a rustle in the bushes. Our body thinks, bear (or in Paleo times saber toothed tiger-Oh my). Either way, the hike is ruined along with your underwear and you are now faced with a decision…

The human body is an amazing structure. A massive collection of some 724 trillion cells which all work together in a symphony of perfection that yields, among other things, life. We have 20-50 billion fat cells in the human body, with multiple functions. We have 35 billion skin cells. A healthy heart has…

Have you ever wondered about your bread? Just a quick glance at most store loaves will bring most health experts to their knees with a list of ingredients that are remarkably unhealthy. Most bread contains high fructose corn syrup, added sugar, soy, and many other ingredients that you should avoid. It’s a subject that…

Did your mother ever tell you to sit up straight at the dinner table? Most all mothers did and most all mothers still do (dads too!). But have you ever really given thought to the importance of having good posture? In reality, posture is one of those things you may not think about until you start having problems. Indeed, it is often too late when…

It’s not something that everyone thinks about, until they incur a fracture, yet osteoporosis is a condition which affects 44 million Americans, striking 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men…

Have you ever decided to start an exercise program but when the time comes to actually do it you hear that little voice in your head saying, “I’m so tired and I’d much rather sleep in today?” Most exercisers skip a workout occasionally. You may be…

Ever seen someone who seems to eat whatever they want but they never seem to gain weight? Let’s face it most people enjoy eating, but can you really eat whatever you want? Can you out exercise your fork? Find out in this week’s blog.

Ever feel stiff? Muscles just don’t seem to want to release, they always seem to have constant tension, sometimes even pain? What are the possible mechanisms that bring about muscle stiffness and spasm? The answer is…

Have you noticed a mysterious health symptom that has no apparent cause? It’s worth considering whether a nutrient deficiency may be to blame. Fact is that vitamins and minerals are co-factors (required helpers) for all the…

Have you ever heard of Whole Body Vibration? Many people have not but it’s the hottest thing in exercise, weight loss, strength training and therapy right now. The technology itself is not new. Having been around since the 1960’s, Russians were its primary users training both…

When choosing to diet you are often left with more questions than answers. How do I lose weight, how do I choose the right things to do, and what is the best thing to do? The problem is…

It’s everywhere. You find it hidden in places that you least expect it. It sweetens everything from your soft drinks, fruit juices, sports drinks, and it’s hidden in almost all processed foods—from bologna to pretzels to Worcestershire sauce to cheese spread. And now most infant formula has it too (about as much as a can of Coca-Cola)…

Have you ever had a bad night of sleep? Most of us have had a night or two when we tossed and turned all night and then paid for it the next day. You wake up the next morning feeling cranky, over-tired. You wish you could go back to sleep but you have to get up and go to work…

A paradox exists as we age. It is an obsession with aging, or stopping it from happening anyway. Even though it continues on, relentless in its progression. We prove this obsession over and over when we buy expensive creams and treatment lotions to smooth or hide our wrinkles, dye our hair or feel and look younger.