No fat. Low fat. We’ve all been conditioned to think that these words lead to good health. The truth is that we NEED fat. Yes, the saturated fats such as meat, dairy products, some oils (olive and coconut) and tropical plants (coconuts and avocadoes). In fact, when you eat fats as part of your meal, […]
Not so pretty in pink. In a demand for equality in a “solution” for sexual dysfunction in women, the FDA just approved a highly questionable drug called ADDYI (flibanserin). You’re in luck only if you are: pre -menopausal (menopausal or post-menopausal women need not apply) do NOT wish to drink alcohol–EVER NOT on the pill, NOT taking antidepressants, NOT taking some common antacids and many […]
Do you want to: Lose weight? Have better skin? Sleep better? Lower blood pressure? Enhance your relationships? Dr. Michael Breus, aka the “Sleep Doctor”claims that sleeping in your birthday suit can give you these benefits and more. Right now, only 12% of our population partake, but perhaps more should give it a try. First, melt off the fat while you snooze. […]
It was pretty scary. My Uncle was playing tennis with his friends and he felt dizzy all of a sudden. His friends drove him home right away, but thankfully my Aunt realized there was more to it and rushed him to the Emergency Room. It turned out that he got there in the nick of time. There is […]
It’s gone viral. After pharmacist Niraj Naik wrote an article on What Diet Coke Does to Your Body an Hour After You Drink It, the results may make even more people run from this popular “diet drink.” You’re thirsty, but you’re trying to be health conscious. So, you grab a Diet Coke (or Diet Pepsi […]
Did you know that some basic foods such as milk, cheese, chocolate, grapefruit juice and even some green leafy vegetables can react negatively with some medications? Some of these mixes can lead to ineffectiveness of the drug or can lead to more dangerous consequences. This is one more reason to check the medication box or […]
It’s a part of life…we see death every day.It’s on TV shows. It’s in the news. It’s in our children’s video games. We seem to be more and more desensitized to it. However, once in a while it hits home when a real person, a loved one that made an impact on your life, passes […]
Reposted from June 10, 2015 Microwaves are so convenient. Let’s face it–it takes half the time to heat or cook food and uses less dishes. What’s not to love? Sounds great, right? Well, not if you don’t mind eating dead food that has most of its nutritional value stripped away. Yes, that’s correct. Microwave ovens […]
Reposted from June 3, 2015 Most of us tend to check out the labels for the ingredients or calorie or carb count. However, don’t forget to check out the UPC bar codes and the PLU codes. You’ll be amazed at the “hidden” information they reveal. The Universal Product Code (UPC) is a series of numbersand […]
Reposted from May 27, 2015 Have you ever wondered why some people seem to lose weight easily by eating lots of meat but some can’t seem to lose weight when just eating vegetables? How about when you work out exactly as hard as another, but they seem to get better results? Why is it that […]