Physicians to Avoid

Jun 27, 2013 | Health

He (or she) prescribes medication without testing you for anything. Doctors are big on scientific evidence. They demand that millions of dollars be poured into research to prove that things work. Yet, when you visit his office, he often doesn’t gather any... read more

Your Brain and Coconut Oil

Jun 26, 2013 | Coconut Oil

As far back as 2004, a study published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging determined that coconut oil improved cognitive function among older folks with memory problems and even Alzheimer’s disease. They took twenty subjects and randomly fed them coconut oil... read more

Irregular Heartbeat

Jun 19, 2013 | Magnesium

I had been experiencing heart irregularities for several years, then suddenly my heart was bouncing around like there was a small animal in my chest. I would become very ill, full of dread and almost pass out. I thought my end was nigh. This went on for three or four... read more

Words of Wisdom

Jun 16, 2013 | Self-Improvement

Always remember, life is short. Career advice? “Do something you enjoy”. Healthy living? “Treat your body as if you’re going to need it for 120 years.” Biggest regret? “Worrying about things out of my control.” Happiness?... read more

Mindfulness and Meditation

Jun 12, 2013 | Self-Improvement

Mindfulness and meditation are among the best methods to boost your ability to focus. Ideally, start out your day with a mindfulness “exercise,” such as focusing on your breathing for five minutes before you get out of bed. This can help you to stay better... read more

The Key to Happiness

Jun 9, 2013 | Self-Improvement

Matt Killingsworth is fascinated with what makes happiness tick. While completing his degree at Harvard University, Killingsworth says, “I began to question my assumptions about what defined success for an individual, an organization, or a society.”... read more

Problems and Solutions

Jun 5, 2013 | Self-Improvement

Before recovery, I couldn’t understand why my life wasn’t getting better despite what I did to fix it. If my boss was a jerk, I’d quit. If my girlfriend wasn’t paying attention to me, I’d go out with someone else. If my landlord... read more

Alzheimer’s is Simply Type-3 Diabetes

May 29, 2013 | Coconut Oil

Published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, a recent study at Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) confirms that Alzheimer’s is marked by brain insulin resistance and corresponding inflammation, a condition that some researchers are now referring to as type-3... read more

Sprouts

May 26, 2013 | Digestion

The most powerful enzyme-rich foods are sprouts. Sprouting seeds, grains and legumes, increases their enzyme content as much as 43 times more than non-sprouted foods. The enzymes boost the life-giving activity in our body, while helping our body digest the nutrients... read more

Five Lessons from Gandhi

May 15, 2013 | Self-Improvement

First, two small stories: — A woman walks with her son many miles and days to come to Gandhi. She is very worried about her son’s health because he is eating too much sugar. She comes to Gandhi and says, “Please, sir, can you tell my son to stop eating sugar.”... read more