There is much wisdom in the saying, “You are what you eat,” and most health care practitioners agree that good health starts with a good diet. What you put in your body can influence whether or not you’ll develop heart disease, type-2 diabetes, cancer, and a host of other health problems.

Learning how to prevent and reverse Metabolic Syndrome may be the single best thing you can do for your health.

Throw around the term Metabolic Syndrome and you’ll likely be met with puzzled expressions, but this condition is extremely common. Metabolic Syndrome affects an estimated two-thirds of all Americans and its rates are on the rise.

“Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorder. It is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” -World Health Organization¹

What is Homeopathy?

Homeopathy (Greek: homeo “similar”, pathos “suffering”) is a holistic form of medicine that is based on the principle “like cures like,” meaning that an illness can be treated by a diluted amount of a substance (i.e., animal, mineral, or plant extract) that in large doses is capable of producing symptoms similar to those being suffered by the pati

Whether it’s with your family, a small group of friends and neighbors, or a large summer bash with everyone you know, grilling is quintesse

A bad news/good news story. The bad news is that barbecued meat increases cancer risk. The good news: you can reduce this risk without becoming a vegetarian.

So, you've decided to take some nutritional supplements to support your health goals. Great! But one step into the Supplements Department and you may already be feeling overwhelmed by all the bottles surrounding you. How are you supposed to know the difference between all these products? And how do you choose which supplement is best for you?

Most Americans eat grains every day, at every meal. Grains are the backbone of the modern diet and the foundation of the USDA’s food pyramid, yet grains may not support optimal health.

What is a Gland and Glandular Therapy?

A gland is defined as an organ that secretes substances into the blood or elsewhere in the body. The endocrine glands (including the pineal, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, testes and ovaries) secrete hormones directly into the blood stream.

Navigating the supermarket can be a daunting task when you are committed to eating healthily. Distinguishing between what is really in a product and what the manufacturer wants you to believe about the product can take some serious detective work. Luckily, with a little knowledge, it is possible to make healthy choices.

Dietary fiber famously promotes digestive health and helps maintain regularity, but its benefits go way beyond healthy bowel movements.