When walking, seven times the weight of the body is impacted upon the skeletal system. When running, its fifteen times the weight of the body! This shock often leads to various injuries: strains, sprains, shin splints, pulled muscles and tendons, leaving many to forego even beginning a cardiovascular exercise program. Read the rest of this entry »

Thanks to symptoms such as headaches, disorientation, and dizziness, many people make the effort to avoid monosodium glutamate (MSG), the notorious neurotoxic flavor enhancer. This ingredient is proudly found in many processed and prepack-aged foods. Read the rest of this entry »

Advertisements encourage us to be sure to get our daily servings of calcium but fail to mention that in order to be of benefit calcium must have a helper—magnesium. Read the rest of this entry »

Stop shaking, Dalmatians! I said Chlorella de Wonderful, not Cruella De Vil! Chlorella, the superior algae (chlorella, spirulina, and blue-green algae), is a fresh water, single cell algae, not a vitamin supplement, which may become toxic as accumulation occurs in the body. Rather, chlorella is a whole food and as such provides the body with balanced nutrition. Read the rest of this entry »

In response to rising concerns, a lot of air time is spent promoting supplements to build strong and healthy bones. However, it may be more beneficial to pursue exercise and a bone healthy diet while avoiding things that contribute to bone loss: Read the rest of this entry »

We can’t run and we can’t hide—germs lurk at every corner, seeking to wreak havoc on our health. As our immune system is responsible to protect us from harmful invaders, our best defense in the fight against illness is to build up our immune system, our fort of health. Read the rest of this entry »