Jan 19, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
Over-the-counter weight-loss pills: Do they work? The temptation to use over-the-counter weight-loss pills to lose weight fast is strong. But are these products safe and effective? By Mayo Clinic staff The appeal of losing weight quickly is hard to resist. But do...
Jan 19, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
Echinacea The herb Echinacea purpurea is one of the best known and widely available herbal cold treatments. Recent study results have been negative, but its effectiveness may vary depending on the preparation. Two studies funded by the National Center for...
Jan 19, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
Three days in “cycling” carbohydrates Every day I get this question about “belly fat” or “beer gut” and today I am going to focus on a nutrition plan for three days that involves eliminating carbohydrates from your regimen. For...
Jan 19, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
Some quick hints and tips on how to combat or eliminate some of the addictions many people struggle with on a daily (if not hourly) basis. Now I am going to break this into two sections as I know there are some of you who want the “magic pill” version and...
Jan 19, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
Green based Polyphenols and alkaline based foods: Healthy Carbs: Kale Spinach Broccoli Asparagus Grapes Lettuce Onions Peppers Cauliflower Apples Celery Carrots Blueberries Oranges Raspberries Bananas Honey Healthy Fats: Avocadoes Coconut Oil Coconut Almonds Almond...