Most likely you’ve heard about probiotics and their health benefits and how they fight yeast infections – but what exactly are they and how can they help you? The scientific definition of a probiotic is a bit complicated. Live microorganisms, including Lactobacillus species, Bifidobacterium species and yeasts, that may beneficially affect the host upon ingestion [...]
Does a low-fat diet reduce a woman’s risk of developing heart disease or cancer? A recent study conducted by the well respected Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) has concluded the answer is no. This $415 million dollar and eight year study followed 48,000 women whose ages ranged from 50 to 79 years old. One group was [...]
As you work to keep your diet healthy, you are probably thinking about heart health as well as weight loss. But what about arterial health? Clogged arteries are an invitation for high cholesterol and heart disease, so it is important to concentrate not only on your heart and waistline but on your arteries too. There [...]
Have you seen the new energy drinks? Have you walked down the drink aisle of your local quick stop or 7-11 lately? There are literally hundreds of drinks claiming to give you more energy, greater immune defense or a significant reduction of stress. Many even claim to be the next best thing in quick and [...]