Many of my patients are busy just like you still working, maybe traveling a lot, and just can’t seem to find enough time to get in a much-needed regular workout. Well, no more excuses! I’d like to tell you about this 1 little device that is not only portable and can be packed easily into your suitcase, but it’s easy to use, inexpensive, and, best of all, produces great muscle strengthening results. It’s called a Resistance Band and I’d like to tell you how could benefit from them. The 1 Piece of Exercise Equipment You Must Own I’m sure you’ve […]
Dear Sean, I drink about a dozen Mountain Dews during every shift…it’s my one addiction and I know it’s not healthy but I just can’t shake it. What do you recommend to wean myself? – Love My Caffeine
In the midst of cold and flu season, it’s good to know what we should eat to bolster our immune system. Believe it or not, your digestive tract is a huge part of your immune system. Keeping it balanced with just the right bacteria mix is essential to staying healthy. The FoodTrient probiotics in yogurt encourage good gut flora to grow, so eating yogurt every day is a good way to keep your immune defenses strong. Be careful about eating yogurt with sugar, however. Refined sugars, yeast, and alcohol encourage bad bacteria to flourish in your digestive tract. Your best […]
During the holidays I spend a great deal of time in the kitchen with my cooking team. I’ll be throwing parties, creating food as gifts, and discovering healthy ways to eat my family’s traditional holiday recipes. I’ll share some of my newest and most fun party-food recipes with you. You’ll be able to get more of these recipes in my cookbook, The AGE BEAUTIFULLY Cookbook. Appetizers are excellent party food. Anything that guests can eat while standing up is a good idea. Cheese trays are very popular these days for good reason. Cheese has many health benefits. Whether it’s a […]
Stuffed Petite Peppers I like to combine the nutty flavor of millet with Canadian bacon and chlorophyll-laced parsley to make a satisfying filling for these cute pepper appetizers. Millet is a protein-rich but under-used whole grain. Gluten-free, it can be cooked like rice and used in place of white rice in many recipes–simply use three parts water to one part grain. SERVES 4-6 Ingredients 1/2 cup millet 1 1/2 cups water 4 tsp. olive oil 4 slices Canadian bacon 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 tsp. paprika 1 medium egg white 8-10 mini […]
Although I’ve told my patients about the health benefits of bee propolis before, some recent research has shown its properties to be particularly useful to people over 50. So, I’d like to update some new findings about this simple bee product that has so many outstanding health benefits to humans.
The weather has changed again and like a magic carpet, it seems to always bring illness with it. So, you’ll want to do everything you can to avoid getting sick. Luckily, Nature gave us a multitude of foods that really can boost your immune system and keep you well. Here are 6 of them… Six of The Best Foods Nature Gave Us To Fight Illness A strong and healthy immune system is your #1 defense against viral and bacterial illnesses that are so common when the seasons change. People are more apt to get upper respiratory infections (URI) in the […]
Inevitably at the beginning
We’ve known for a few years now that eating pomegranate seeds and drinking pomegranate juice was a healthy thing to do. It’s high in the antioxidant Vitamin C and polyphenol compounds, catechins and anthocyanins. Those qualities alone make it a powerhouse fruit to include in your diet regularly to fight free radical damage to your DNA. But there’s even more you should know about pomegranates that make it both a powerful disease fighter as well as an anti-aging substance for both men and women. Read on… The Ruby Red Queen of Fruits Holds an Anti-Aging Secret Pomegranates are an amazing, […]
Hair loss and thinning can occur as you get older, but it’s not really your age causing it – it’s more often the common nutritional deficiencies that can occur as you get older. And they can be remedied. Let me tell you how…