John Phillip
John Phillip is a Diet, Health and Nutrition Researcher/Writer reporting on the cutting edge use of supplements and lifestyle modifications to enhance and improve the length and quality of life. Health problems can be avoided and overcome with a sensible approach to monitoring key health factors such as weight, blood glucose, blood pressure and body temperature. He regularly reports on the relevant findings on nutritional factors as they become available, and how you can incorporate this latest information to better your lifestyle.
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PQQ from Natural Diet Found to Regenerate Low Energy LevelsNearly 95% of the energy required to fuel our daily activities is provided by the tiny cellular powerhouse structures known as mitochondria.
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Olive Oil Effectively Lowers Risk of Depression, Avoid Trans FatsOur diet can have a significant impact on our well being and is shown to influence our mental health and risk of depression.
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C3G from Grapes and Berries Lower Cancer and Chronic Disease RisksThe reddish and purple pigments that give many fruits, vegetables and berries their appealing color continue to shine as super functional nutrients that help prevent disease.
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Eight Daily Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Slash Heart Disease RiskResearchers publishing in the European Heart Journal have released the result of a study examining the diet of more than 300,000 men and women from eight European countries.
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Light During Sleep Increases Cancer RiskA wealth of research is pointing to an ever increasing problem that is shown to increase our risk of cancer, as well as a host of other genetically influenced illnesses.
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Light During Sleep Increases Cancer RiskA wealth of research is pointing to an ever increasing problem that is shown to increase our risk of cancer, as well as a host of other genetically influenced illnesses.
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Resveratrol and Curcumin Promote Cell Regulation to Lower Cancer RiskEvery cell in our body generates waste that must be removed to preserve normal function. This process is called autophagy and is known to decline in efficiency as we age.
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Essential Omega-6 Fat Protects the Heart and Lowers InflammationHealth-conscious individuals understand the importance of Omega-3 fats for cardiovascular and brain health.
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Low Fat Diet Promotes Cognitive Decline, Brain Nutrients Provide ProtectionIt`s estimated that between 10 and 20% of people over the age of 65 suffer from mild cognitive impairment or have been diagnosed with Alzheimer`s disease.
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Gamma E Tocopherols Protect Against Heart Disease, Cancer and Alzheimer’s DiseaseHealth conscious individuals would cite vitamin E as an essential antioxidant necessary for cardiovascular health and protection from cancer.
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Dramatically Lower Stroke Risk with Diet and Lifestyle ModificationsStroke is a debilitating and often deadly condition that strikes more than 800,000 people each year and ranks as the third leading cause of death.
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Milk Thistle and Vitamin E Lower Risk of Fatty Liver DiseaseAs many as 1in 3 Americans are living with a ticking bomb known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The condition is virtually symptomless until the liver becomes inflamed or scarred from decades of dietary abuse.
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Antioxidant Rich Diet Lowers Risk of DiabetesPharmaceuticals are not the answer to cure or treat diabetes. Avandia is the latest drug to be questioned for its efficacy and side effects that increase the risk of heart attack by a whopping 43%.
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Natural Diet Lowers Risk for Diabetes, Heart Disease and Dementia in 30 DaysNaturally sourced foods provide considerable protection against many of the leading chronic diseases that take the lives of millions worldwide each year.
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Compounds in Natural Fruits and Vegetables Lower Cancer RiskNatural compounds commonly found in many fruits and vegetables are among the most powerful agents we have in our dietary arsenal to combat many forms of cancer.
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Curcumin, Garlic and Green Tea Protect the Brain and HeartHumans have relied on natural extracts and powerful nutrients to prevent disease and maintain health for countless generations.
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B Vitamins Dramatically Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAlzheimer’s disease cases are growing at an unprecedented rate with new cases expected to double by the year 2030.
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Natural Steps to Protect Yourself from Alzheimer's DiseaseMany people believe occasional lapses in memory are normal and part of getting old, but medical research shows us that `senior moments’ should not be viewed as normal aging and are cause for concern.
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Vitamin K Protects Against Arterial Calcification, Cancer and Premature AgingFew people realize the essential role that Vitamin K plays to prevent and reverse coronary artery calcification.
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Natural Diet and Lifestyle Prevents Diabetes and Heart DiseaseDiabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the US as new cases continue to be diagnosed at a rate of 4000 per day.
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DHA from Fish Oil Lowers Diabetes Risk, Slows Brain AgingHuman genetics have evolved by harnessing the power of a wide variety of nutrients which have been available in our food supply for countless generations.
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Green Tea and Fish Oil Promote Health and Assist Weight LossGreen tea and the Omega-3 fatty acid DHA combine to provide a powerful natural shield against certain forms of cancer, heart disease, stroke and dementia while assisting weight loss and maintenance.
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Evolved Dietary Changes Lead to Weight Gain and Chronic DiseaseOur diet has changed radically over the past century and has become a significant cause of disease and illness as animal based foods account for a quarter of our calories.
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This Indian Spice Packs a Powerful Anti-Cancer PunchKnown as a staple in the Indian diet, curry and its powerful polyphenol derivative curcumin have rapidly gained attention as a potent antioxidant compound that is used to prevent and treat many forms of cancer.
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Coffee Consumption Lowers Stroke Risk by 25 PercentA study following nearly 35,000 Swedish women for a period of 10 years provides evidence that one to two cups of coffee a day can lower the incidence of deadly stroke by nearly 25%.
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A Handful of Berries Each Day Lowers Blood Pressure and Risk of Heart DiseaseBioactive compounds found in the full spectrum of berries, and especially blueberries are shown to lower blood pressure and prevent hypertension, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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Don't Ignore Vitamin D to Dramatically Slash Cancer RiskEvidence in support of the health-promoting properties of vitamin D continues to mount as new research shows a direct link between blood levels of the super-nutrient and the risk of developing colon cancer.
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Eating Red Meat Increases Digestive Cancer Risk by Eighty PercentMany researchers have made the connection between red meat consumption and digestive cancers. The results of a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology makes a clear link between red meat consumption and esophageal cancer.
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Include Almonds to Lower Risk of Diabetes, Assist Weight Loss EffortsIt's hard to imagine that a natural food that tastes as good as an almond can have such a profound beneficial effect on health. Regular almond consumption is shown to lower the risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Alpha Lipoic Acid Lowers Blood Pressure and Reduces Stroke RiskSlowly rising blood pressure as we age places millions of Americans at increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Medical practitioners and Big Pharma think the answer is prescribe a host of different pharmaceuticals.
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Milk Thistle Protects Your Liver and Can Slow Signs of Brain AgingThe liver and brain are two metabolically active organs that are under constant attack from disease promoting free radicals. Elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels combined with blood glucose abnormalities and obesity cause damage.
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Four Steps Cut Heart Disease Risk by Eighty PercentNearly one million people fall victim to heart disease every year. The vast majority of these people are unaware that this devastating condition can be prevented with a natural approach to diet.
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Curcumin, Garlic and Green Tea Protect the Brain and HeartHumans have relied on natural extracts and powerful nutrients to prevent disease and maintain health for countless generations.
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Beetroot Juice Could Be Key to Alzheimer's Disease PreventionThe results of a new study published in the journal Nitric Oxide: Biology and Chemistry shows the impact of beetroot juice on brain health. Researchers already know that beetroot juice is beneficial to heart health as it effectively lowers blood pressure.
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Choose Raspberries and Purple Fruits to Ward Off CancerColon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths. This devastating disease is on the rise as our typical diet of processed foods continues to kill. A diet void of essential nutrients is the driving force behind this largely preventable disease.
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CoQ10 Improves Heart Health and Weight Loss EffortsCoenzyme Q10 is an amazing chemical cofactor which is required by every cell in the body to produce the energy we need to live. It`s been shown to increase the level of energy to all muscles and is especially important to cardiac function.
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Walking and Diet Dramatically Cut Risk of Alzheimer`s DiseaseMedical researchers continue to demonstrate that the development and progression of one of the most feared conditions of our generation is not an inevitable occurrence.
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Tomatoes Lower the Risk of Heart Disease and CancerTomatoes are one of the most popular food items in the typical American diet, yet few realize the powerful health-promoting benefits of this bright red fruit. -
Chokeberry is Shown to Prevent Heart Disease, Cancer and DementiaMany health-minded individuals understand the importance of functional foods and especially members of the berry family in chronic disease risk reduction and free radical scavenging antioxidant ability.
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Alpha Lipoic Acid Lowers Blood Pressure and Reduces Stroke RiskSlowly rising blood pressure as we age places millions of Americans at increased risk for heart attack and stroke. -
Folic Acid Lowers Stroke Risk by Twenty-Five PercentStroke is the fourth leading cause of death in America each year with 700,000 people suffering needlessly from this debilitating illness. Stroke attacks with virtually no warning and can leave its victims unable to walk or perform the simplest task.
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Melatonin Fights Cancer, Dementia and Premature AgingFree radical production plays a pivotal role in the development of systemic inflammation that fuels the aging process. Free radicals are formed as a result of essential metabolic processes such as breathing, walking and eating.
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Berries and Grapes Improve Memory and Brain HealthCognitive decline is unnatural. Millions of aging adults consider an impaired capacity to think, reason and form new memories as the inevitable course of declining health.
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Green Tea Prevents Brain Aging and Chronic DiseaseThe healing capacity of green tea has been understood and cultivated by the Chinese for more than 5,000 years. Western medicine has been very slow to embrace the many health benefits attributed to drinking green tea.
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Resveratrol Shown to Reduce Alzheimer's Disease Brain Plaque by Ninety PercentAlzheimer`s disease is a devastating condition that is characterized by the formation of protein amyloid plaques that attack the neural synapses and prevent normal chemical and electrical signaling activity in the brain.
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C3G Shown to Lower Risk from Cancer and Heart DiseaseThe reddish and purple pigments that give many fruits, vegetables and berries their appealing color continue to shine as super functional nutrients that help prevent disease.
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Coffee Drinking Shown to Naturally Prevent DiabetesMillions of people rely on their morning cup of coffee to jump-start each day. That caffeine-packed jolt of java is the right elixir to wake the brain and prepare for the mental and physical demands of your daily routine.
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Berries Shown to Prevent Hypertension and Cognitive DeclineBioactive compounds found in the full spectrum of berries, and especially blueberries are shown to lower blood pressure and prevent hypertension, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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Eat Healthy to Prevent Chronic Disease and Live LongerThere has been a significant shift in all cause mortality over the past 100 years. Up until the first part of the 20th century infectious disease counted as the leading cause of death.
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Add Fruits and Vegetables to Your Diet to Lower Risk of DeathIt will come as no surprise to many health minded individuals that a natural diet high in vegetables and fruits promotes health and extends lifespan.
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Vitamin E Critical to Fight Cancer and Heart DiseaseHealth conscious people understand the importance of a diet that includes all the essential vitamins and minerals to avoid chronic illness as we age. Vitamin E is known to confer many health benefits including support for the heart and brain
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Melatonin Shown Effective Against Cancer, Dementia and Premature AgingFree radical production plays a pivotal role in the development of systemic inflammation that fuels the aging process. Free radicals are formed as a result of essential metabolic processes such as breathing, walking and eating.
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Cut Sugar, Include Vitamin D to Prevent Common Cold and FluWhen given the opportunity our body has the amazing capacity to thwart many diseases and illnesses including the common cold and influenza.
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Green Tea Provides a Protective Shield Against Alzheimer's Disease and CancerResearchers now have conclusive scientific evidence that green tea can protect the brain against developing Alzheimer`s disease and can play a vital role in protecting the body against cancer.
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Milk Thistle Prevents and Treats Fatty Liver DiseaseThe liver and brain are two metabolically active organs that are under constant attack from disease promoting free radicals. Silymarin is the active compound found naturally in milk thistle that is shown to provide protection against fatty liver disease.
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Chocolate Effectively Lowers Risk from High Blood PressureHigh blood pressure is a significant concern as it significantly raises the incidence of vascular disease and stroke. As a result of stress, poor diet and lifestyle, enzymes in our body produce a substance that causes blood pressure to increase.
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Acai and Blueberries Fight Free Radicals and AgingEach day our cells are bombarded with negatively charged ions known as free radicals that cause damage leading to accelerated aging and increased risk of heart disease, cancer and dementia.
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Vitamin C and Pomegranate Fight Heart DiseaseHeart disease claims the lives of nearly 900,000 Americans each year, caused largely by a diet of processed junk food, excess calories, obesity and smoking.
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Natural Diet and Lifestyle Shown to Lower Stroke RiskA stroke is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain from either a clot or blood vessel constriction. The condition is largely the result of poor lifestyle choices that cause arterial stiffening, alter metabolism and raise blood pressure.
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Curcumin Prevents Cancer, Heart Disease, Alzheimer's Disease and ObesityCurcumin is one of a small number of super nutrients which has the demonstrated ability to dramatically lower the risk from cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer`s disease while influencing the storage of body fat by altering lipid metabolism.
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Purple Fruits and Vegetables May Help Prevent Alzheimer`s Disease, Parkinson`s and Multiple SclerosisResearchers are revealing that these illnesses develop as a result of poor dietary and lifestyle choices and can be prevented by adopting a raw, organic diet including plenty of purple colored fruits and vegetables.
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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer's DiseaseResearchers have now made an important connection between vitamin D status and advancing degrees of cognitive impairment. Proper levels are critical to maintain optimal brain health and have been shown to double the risk of cognitive decline. -
Vitamin D Cuts Heart Disease and Cancer Risk in HalfHealth conscious individuals have been closely following Vitamin D research as volumes of scientific evidence prove this prohormone has been selected through our evolution to provide critical protection against disease.
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Limit Fructose to Assist Weight Loss, Lower Cancer RiskThe link between fructose consumption and many forms of cancer are quite evident, as this form of sugar derived from fruit provides fuel to cancer cells, causing them to divide and proliferate.
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Natural Diet Shown to Lower Diabetes and Heart Disease Risk in 30 DaysNaturally sourced foods provide considerable protection against many of the leading chronic diseases that take the lives of millions worldwide each year.
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Is Taxation the Answer to Obesity and Successful Weight Loss?As the obesity epidemic continues to spread throughout the western civilization, the healths of many millions are placed in severe jeopardy.
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Top Tips to Control Leptin and Ghrelin for Successful Weight LossLeptin and ghrelin are the hormonal messengers responsible for our desire to eat, our craving for certain foods and whether we store excess calories as body fat or use it for energy.
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Vitamin D is Essential to Weight Loss Efforts, Cancer PreventionToday the number of obese individuals is 34% and continues to grow steadily. We have become grossly deficient in vitamin D as we shun sun exposure and rely on inept supplemental recommendations.
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Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease by 81% with Diet and Lifestyle ChangesNearly one million people fall victim to heart disease every year. The vast majority of these people are unaware that this devastating condition can be prevented with a natural approach to diet.
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Controlling Triglycerides to Slash Heart Disease RiskHigh triglycerides are associated with increased risk for coronary artery disease, diabetes and can lead to obesity when not properly controlled. Naturally lowering triglycerides can reverse the damaging effects caused by decades of dietary abuse.
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Reduced Calories and Super Nutrients Improve Health and Extend LifeCalorie Restriction is the most powerful lifestyle adaptation known to improve all key biomarkers of degenerative aging and extend lifespan.
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Vitamin K in the Fight Against CancerOur body is continually under assault from rogue cancer cells that are detected by our immune system. Eventually a diet of sugary processed foods and regular contact with household toxins wear down our natural defenses allowing cancer to proliferate.
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Resveratrol and Grape Seed Extract Lower Risk of Heart Disease and DementiaNature provides powerful compounds found in the skin of red grapes that have been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and promote heart health. Resveratrol and grape seed extract have been shown to provide critical support to the heart and brain.
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Slash Diabetes Risk with Natural Diet and Fresh VegetablesDiabetes continues to grow at a staggering rate with 1.6 million new cases being diagnosed each year in the US. The American Diabetes Association estimates that more than 25 million children and adults are either pre-diabetic.
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Natural Approach to Lowering Blood Pressure Without DrugsElevated blood pressure exerts a health threatening effect on every organ in the body as it slowly acts to cause our veins and arteries to deteriorate. Natural diet and powerful nutrients provide a solution with no dangerous side effects.
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Natural Diet and Lifestyle Reverse the Effects of AgingWhile DNA and genetics play a minor role, poor diet and lifestyle contribute to the leading causes of mortality, heart disease, cancer, stroke, and dementia. Fortunately we can steer our destiny toward optimal health even after years of dietary abuse.
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Balancing Omega-3 Fish Oil Fats to Lower Heart Disease RiskHumans have evolved to consume Omega-3 fatty acids and rely on this essential fat to ensure cardiac health. Our ancient ancestors ate a diet high in fish, nuts and seeds to yield an abundance of Omega-3 fats.
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Vitamin C and Natural Diet Prevent Heart DiseaseHeart disease is a devastating affliction that claims the lives of more than 900,000 people each year. Coronary artery disease is the result of a lifetime of processed junk food, hydrogenated fats and refined carbohydrates that lead to coronary disease.
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Sleep is Essential to Weight Loss EffortsThe importance of a good night's sleep on overall health and weight loss efforts cannot be underestimated. Humans have evolved over countless generations to sleep at least 8 hours each day as our body requires a daily rhythmic cycle
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Top Diabetes Prevention DietDiabetes continues to grow at a staggering rate with 1.6 million new cases being diagnosed each year in the US. The American Diabetes Association estimates that more than 25 million children and adults are either pre-diabetic.
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Using Diet and Exercise to Control Body Fat PlacementThe food we eat provides the building blocks required for cellular construction as well as all metabolic and chemical reactions which our body performs to function in good health.
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Natural Supplements that Fuel Weight LossOur genes are continually in a state of flux and are regulated or switched by our food, physical activity and the environment in which we live. All of these factors play a part in how our metabolism is directed to burn calories as fuel or for storage.
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Low Carb Vs. Low Fat Diet: Your Best Choice for HealthThe choice between a low fat and low carb diet has been a battle of epic proportions among health conscious individuals for decades. The medical profession has been advocating low fat for cardiovascular health in the belief that fat is bad.
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Resveratrol is Key to Anti-Aging and Natural Weight LossResveratrol is the protective bioactive nutrient found most commonly in the skin of red grapes, peanuts and cacao. Resveratrol provides a protective barrier against disease and fungus in plants which is also beneficial to human health.
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Weight Loss Diet Tips to Improve Heart HealthThe incidence of obesity continues unabated at epidemic levels as people suffer from a wide array of degenerative diseases including heart disease which kills more people than any other affliction.
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Lose Weight by Eliminating SodaSoda consumption has increased three-fold over the past half century and the addition of high fructose corn syrup in the 70's has in large part fueled the present obesity epidemic.
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Obesity Linked to DepressionOne of the many detrimental side effects of being overweight or obese is a dramatic rise in clinical depression. Researchers aren't sure whether depression leads to obesity or if excess body weight results in the mood altering behavior.
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3 High Protein Meals Daily Assists Weight Loss EffortsOur body is acutely sensitive to the frequency, quantity and type of foods we eat at each meal. As our body races to digest and breakdown the different fats, proteins and carbohydrates to filter all essential vitamins and minerals we need to live.
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Almond and Walnut Diet for Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes PreventionAlmonds and walnuts have been a part of our evolutionary diet for generations. The beneficial fats and nutrients in these super foods are in perfect alignment with our own nutritional requirements and have been shown to promote cardiovascular health.
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Prevent Alzheimer's Disease with Natural Lifestyle and B VitaminsNo other disease stirs more fear than Alzheimer's disease. This mind robbing affliction is presently the sixth leading cause of death in the US and rising at an alarming rate.
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Setting Goals for Weight Loss Success and Tracking ProgressMany people embark on a weight loss program without a firm understanding of their realistic goal or the exact plan that will help them cross the finish line to weight loss success.
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Cut Junk Food to Assist Weight Loss GoalsOur diet has changed significantly over the past half century as the main staples of our diet have quickly shifted from health promoting vegetables and foods eaten in their natural form toward a wide variety of processed foods.
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Changing Diet and Behavior to Assist Weight LossThe reasons we gain weight and the path to successful weight loss are extremely complicated, as factors beyond diet and exercise can exert a significant influence on our body composition, hormones and the environment which surrounds us.
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Controlling Diet and Exercise to Achieve Weight LossMany people begin a weight loss program with the best intentions. They reduce calories, exercise regularly and slowly begin to drop weight. After losing for a few weeks or months they hit a plateau which can have a psychologically devastating effect.
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Motivating Your Weight Loss LifestyleIt's a fact that nearly three-quarters of adults and an alarming number of children fall into the overweight or obese category with potentially devastating effects to their health and psychological well being.
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Choosing the Ideal Diet for Health and Weight LossVery few topics will spark as much heated debate as those centered on whether it's best to restrict meat or indulge in that juicy steak for optimal health and weight maintenance.
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Vitamin D Slashes Cancer Risk in HalfWho ever thought that taking an inexpensive nutritional supplement could dramatically lower your risk of developing cancer, diabetes, heart disease and even Alzheimer's disease?
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Is Diet or Exercise Best for Weight Loss?We've been conditioned over the years to believe that the best way to lose weight is to sweat it off with rigorous exercise at the gym, and be mindful of what we eat.
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Essential Weight Loss Habits that Assist Weight LossIf you're one of the millions who are overweight or obese, losing at least 5% of your body weight can have a significant impact on longevity while reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke and dementia.
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Top Weight Loss Diet MistakesMany people who are desperate to lose weight are misguided by the false promises made by marketers of fad diets, pills and weight loss surgery. Not only do many of these schemes lead to weight loss failure, but some can lead to serious health problems.
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Reading Nutrition Labels Improves HealthThe information you need to avoid foods which will encourage weight gain or promote poor health is required reading on every nutrition label. The problem is many people are unable to decode the misleading terms used to disguise food ingredients.
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Cut Sugar and Carbs to Live Longer, Drop Weight FasterThe Standard American Diet is dangerous to your health. We consume far too much sugar and processed high carbohydrate junk foods which are literally destroying our immune system and leading to an early death.
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Eat Fat, Avoid Carbs to Lose WeightFat has been vilified over the past half century, as many people have been led to believe it promotes poor health and leads to abdominal weight gain. Fats are required for normal cellular functioning and are necessary for good health.
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Make Plans to Lose Weight with Lifestyle ChangesThe best way to achieve your weight loss goal is to establish a realistic plan that you can incorporate into a new healthy lifestyle. It must be realistic and sustainable after you reach your target weight so you can maintain your results.
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Sleep May Be the Key to Successful Weight LossAmazing as it may sound, sleep may be the missing link to achieving your weight loss goal. The importance of a good night's sleep is discounted by many people, yet the impact on overall health and body weight cannot be underestimated.
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How Diet and Lifestyle Influence Genes and HealthMan is a creature of evolution, as our genes are highly influenced by the food we eat and the environment which surrounds us. Diet and lifestyle can either promote good health or lead to the initiation of disease and an early demise.
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Controlling Lifestyle and Hormones to Aid Weight LossThe human body is very complex, having evolved over generations to respond to signals delivered from our environment, lifestyle and diet. We have developed a finely tuned hormonal balance system which regulates many critical functions throughout our body.
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Tips to Make Exercise EasierHealth conscious individuals understand the importance of regular exercise to assist natural weight loss goals and to improve all critical parameters of health.
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Low Carb Veggie-Based Diet Assists Weight LossAll low carb diets are not created equal. Many people understand the importance of losing weight to improve health markers and lower risk from heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer, but the type of diet they choose is just as important.
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Lower Blood Pressure NaturallyHigh blood pressure has been coined the silent killer, as most people are unaware they suffer from the condition which slowly damages all major organ systems in the body.
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Top Fitness Myths that Prevent Weight LossFitness myths are as common as old wives tales, and can have a detrimental effect on how well you're able to reach and maintain your weight loss goal.
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Tips for Permanent Weight LossIt's been a lot of really hard work, but you've managed to lose weight and hit your target goal. You understand the importance of reducing belly fat to ward off heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer, and want your hard work to be for life.
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Top Nutrients Assist Weight LossExcess weight and obesity are part of a silent epidemic, as two-thirds of adults surveyed indicate they are carrying too much weight, yet are unable to make the necessary diet and lifestyle changes to achieve their ideal weight goal.
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Paleo Diet Leads to Natural Weight LossIt's no secret that American waistlines continue to expand, despite regular headlines about the dire health consequences of excess body fat. We eat too much sugar, refined carbohydrates, junk food, fast food and hydrogenated trans fats.
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Top Reasons You Can't Lose WeightFor many people, weight loss is a very difficult process and requires much more than just eating less and exercising more. There is a third element involving lifestyle, emotion, stress and motivational factors.
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Control Stress and Emotions to Assist Weight LossAmerican waistlines continue to expand at an ever alarming rate, increasing the incidence of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia and cancer.
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Diet and Lifestyle Changes that Prevent Heart DiseaseHeart disease is the number one killer in the US, and results from decades of dietary and lifestyle abuse leading to damage of the delicate arteries that supply blood to the heart.
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Choosing the Correct Exercise Plan for Weight LossPeople choose many different types of exercise programs, depending on the goal they intend to accomplish. Some choose cardio aerobic activities such as walking and running in an effort to lose weight, while others gravitate toward resistance exercises.
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Vitamin D Provides Cancer Risk Reduction, Assists Weight LossThe importance of Vitamin D in the battle to lose weight and reduce the risk from many forms of cancer has been largely misunderstood since its discovery in 1922.
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Choosing the Best Diet for Permanent Weight LossMany people proclaim to have the best diet or lifestyle plan to achieve permanent weight loss, yet nearly 95% of those who begin a new dietary program fail to hit their goal or keep the weight off for good.
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Reverse Aging NaturallyMany people believe that aging is a natural part of getting old, yet nothing could be further from the truth. While we can't prevent the calendar from turning each day and year, we can make a number of changes to our diet and lifestyle.
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Super Foods that Assist Weight Loss, Control DietWhile it may be true there's no magical fat burning food, there are a number of super foods which assist the body to lose weight, or help to maintain a weight range once you've achieved your goal.
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Top Fitness Myths BustedFitness myths are as common as old wives tales, and can have a detrimental effect on your workout routine and overall health.
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How to Eat More and Weigh LessMany people beginning a new weight loss program believe they need to dramatically restrict calories to lose weight, a big mistake which will ultimately result in failure.
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Top Tips to Burn Belly Fat and Lose Excess WeightFew people understand the health implications from a few extra pounds packed on the belly. Many consider weight gain a natural component to aging, yet nothing could be farther from the truth.
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Health Risks of Eating Red Meat and Processed MeatsThe health dangers of eating a diet high in red meat and processed meats are indisputable, as risk of heart disease and cancer increase at the same rate as consumption.
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Reduce Stress to Lose Weight and Burn FatWeight gain is accelerated by poor diet, lack of physical activity and stress. While most people understand the impact of food and exercise when beginning a weight loss program, most don't consider stress as a significant factor.
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Best Weight Loss SupplementsIt's no secret that American waistlines are continuing to expand, increasing the risk of disease and sudden death from an early age. The vast majority of overweight and obese individuals are conscious of their excess girth and would like to lose weight.
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Eliminate Aspartame for Better HealthThe artificial sweetener Aspartame is linked with a list of ailments including headaches and dizziness as neurologic function is impaired. Aspartame has been on the market since a controversial approval by the FDA in 1981, damaging the health of millions.
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Avoid Statins with Natural Lifestyle ChangesCholesterol lowering statins have been hailed as miracle drugs and yet medical research has come to the dismal conclusion that they are virtually worthless in preventing heart disease or death from a heart attack.
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Top Supplements to Prevent and Treat Heart DiseaseMillions are at risk from developing and dying from the most pervasive killer, heart disease. While more than 750,000 Americans die each year from one of the many types of this often silent disease, the most common form, known as coronary artery disease.
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Choosing the Best Exercise Program for HealthIt can be difficult to determine if your workout is sufficient to meet your health and weight loss goals. For many people, just making the effort to exercise for 20 minutes several days a week is good enough to provide them with basic fitness benefits.
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Best Exercise Startup Tips Deliver Weight Loss ResultsMany people understand the importance of a regular exercise regimen and the positive impact it has on overall fitness, mood and moving you toward your weight loss goal.
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Steps to Natural Weight LossDiet and exercise are the physical cues which allow our body to function, and the human brain is especially vulnerable to excessive, poor quality calories and lack of physical activity.
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Best Tips to Lose Weight NowObesity rates continue to grow at a staggering pace, with dire implications to both individual health and our struggling health care system. Over 2 million people moved from overweight to obese status.
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Using Fiber to Drive Weight Loss GoalsMost people are familiar with the popular diet plans which millions follow in a desperate attempt to lose weight and improve health. Low carb diets have garnished much attention over the past 40 years as scores of people have quickly dropped weight.
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Top Diet for Men's Health, Assists Weight LossFew people would disagree that men and women are different in many ways, and their diet is no exception. While both sexes should avoid health degrading foods such as trans fat rich baked and fried items along with sugar and fructose soft drinks.
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Vitamin D is Vital to HealthEvidence continues to mount validating the critical nature of Vitamin D to human health. Actually a form of hormone, Vitamin D exerts a powerful influence on virtually every cell in the body as it's been shown to activate the immune system.
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Best Cancer Prevention StrategyCancer is the second leading cause of death among Americans, yet many people are unaware of the cause of this devastating disease, and that they can control the risk factors which lead to cancer initiation and development.
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Top Heart Disease Prevention StepsWhy are some people seemingly able to eat a diet loaded with heart clogging fried foods and fats, while others seem destined to poor health regardless of their diet? This question has plagued medical researchers for decades.
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Best Diet for Weight Loss and Health: Low Fat or Low Carb?The question has challenged dietary science for decades - is low fat or low carb better for weight loss, and which is healthier? Many people are confused about the best way to pursue a healthy weight loss program.
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Cut Sugar, Shed Fat and Lose Weight NaturallyInfants, children and adults alike have evolved to desire the taste of sugar. Natural sugar from fruits provides a healthy source of calories which was an advantage during our evolution, and fruit is packed with antioxidants that help fight disease.
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Eat Slower to Lose Weight FasterMany people race through the day, eating as though they were on a dietary rollercoaster. Eating on the run may be hazardous to your health as food choices will be limited to high calorie, processed foods.
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Diabetes Diet Cuts Risk of Heart AttackThe incidence of diabetes has doubled over the past 10 years, and many people remain unaware that they have become victim to this silent killer disease. Millions of people are pre-diabetic, indicating a failing metabolism which will lead to full diabetes.
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Foods to Avoid After Exercise to Burn More FatPeople understand the importance of combining proper diet, motivation and physical activity in their quest to lose weight. Most are shocked to find out that certain food combinations eaten after exercise may actually sabotage any weight loss benefit.
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Exercise Extends Life, Assists Weight Loss GoalsThe health of Americans has been slowly declining for the past half century, due in part to the dramatic rise in processed junk foods which comprise the bulk of our diet, and a general lack of physical activity.
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Using Broccoli to Prevent CancerThe power of diet and lifestyle to prevent and even treat disease has been known since the days of Hippocrates, but science is now providing solid evidence how super foods such as broccoli work to prevent disease.
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Motivation Key to Weight Loss SuccessNutrition experts agree that the foundation of healthy weight loss involves a well balanced, calorie restricted diet and physical activity on most days of the week.
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Super Food Diet Assists Weight LossResearchers have been aware of the powerful health benefits of a Mediterranean style diet for the last decade, and information is emerging to revel how a critical component of the diet directly affects our genes to promote natural weight loss.
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Lose Weight to Improve MemoryThe extra weight carried by nearly three-quarters of the American adult population increases the risk of many diseases ranging from heart disease and stroke to metabolic disorders such as diabetes.
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Vitamin D Prevents Depression and Alzheimer's DiseaseNo other affliction causes more fear among people than Alzheimer's Disease, the memory robbing affliction which affects millions. Research has linked abnormally low levels of Vitamin D to increased incidence of Alzheimer's disease and clinical depression.
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Prevent Heart Disease, Cut Sugar and Lose WeightHeart disease ranks as the leading cause of death among Americans, yet this killer disease remains a mystery to most people who may someday suffer from its devastating grasp.
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Low-Calorie Sweeteners Are Key to Weight LossMillions of Americans struggle to lose weight every day, as they desperately try to find the right key to open the door to improved health and fat reduction. This task is more difficult thanks to the assault of glitzy junk food marketing efforts.
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Reduce Meat Consumption, Lose Weight and Burn FatConsuming too much meat, especially red and processed meat has been linked to increased risk of heart disease and cancer, and now those trying to lose weight are well advised to limit total calories from all meat sources.
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Cut Fat, Lose Weight and Prevent CancerThere's now yet another compelling reason to lose weight and cut consumption of unhealthy Omega-6 fats from vegetable sources. Research indicates that as many as 1 in 3 cancer deaths could be prevented by reducing vegetable oils and cutting calories.
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Best Natural Weight Loss Supplements that Burn FatIn a desperate attempt to lose weight, people are lured into the diet pills, promising quick results with little effort. The vast majority of these pills are no more effective than a placebo, and some are dangerous, increasing the risk of heart attack.
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Top Steps to Naturally Prevent Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's disease is feared by more aging adults than any other affliction. The mind-robbing disease has baffled medical science since its discovery more than a century ago, yet there are important natural steps to reduce risk.
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Top Foods that Hinder Weight Loss SuccessThe rampant marketing of health destroying foods is responsible for the vast majority of overweight and obese Americans. Junk foods laced with high fructose corn syrup, trans fats and refined carbohydrates have become the core of the American diet.
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Prevent Obesity, Achieve Weight Loss for LifeObesity rates continue to increase at a staggering rate, increasing the risk of heart attack, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer's disease and many cancers. In fact, obesity has surpassed smoking as the leading preventable cause of death in America.
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Use Fasting to Deliver Quick Weight Loss ResultsNo word can produce more fear, emotion and misunderstanding in the world of diet and weight loss than fasting. The term conjures up visions of starving for days and weeks without a morsel of food, and drinking only fruit juices.
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Use Your Mind to Power Weight Loss ResultsConventional wisdom says that the key to healthy weight loss is through a slow and methodical approach, where you reach your weight goal over the course of months or a year.
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Cut High Fructose Corn Syrup to Lose WeightExtensive research reveals that HFCS is metabolized much differently than regular sugar by the body. Although HFCS contains about the same amount of calories as sugar, the calories don't register as being consumed by the brain.
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Using Exercise to Drive Weight LossMany people believe they need to eat prior to exercise, as this provides fuel for training. In effect they're simply burning the calories just eaten, and never turn up their fat burning metabolism, unless they exercise intensely or for an extended period.
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Best Weight Loss Plan for Your Child and FamilyThe sobering fact is that 1 in 3 children in America are either overweight or obese, placing them at risk for early onset diabetes, heart disease and even acid reflux.
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Top Weight Loss Secrets RevealedAs American waistlines continue to expand at an alarming rate, the US Department of Agriculture has developed a plan to assist in our weight loss effort, and profit from our obsession with sugar excess.
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Weight Loss Diet Myths ExposedHealthy weight loss is as much about establishing a proper psychological mindset as it is reducing calories and physical activity.
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Set Goals, Track Calories to Lose WeightWeight loss is the main reason nearly two-thirds of American's are on a diet, yet only 1 in 8 people have an accurate idea of how many calories they really need to accomplish their goal.
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Eat Fat, Lose Weight, Stay HealthyBy purging every possible gram of fat from our diet in favor of carbohydrates, we have eliminated one of the most important nutrients required for our health.
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Cut Sugar to Lose Weight FastWhile many people find it difficult to kick the sugar habit, mounting evidence indicates that long term health and weight loss goals can be significantly improved by eliminating sweets and replacing them with natural foods that we have evolved to eat.
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Top Weight Loss StepsA new report from the Trust for America's Health makes it painfully clear that the obesity epidemic has gotten much worse over the past year, threatening the lives of millions.
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Top Weight Loss NutrientsNew research from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates that resveratrol has a powerful effect on our metabolism and our ability to effectively lose weight. This is great news for the millions of Americans who are overweight or obese.
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Diabetes Prevention StepsDiabetes places those affected at greatly increased risk from heart disease, stroke and certain cancers, as elevated blood sugar levels and insulin resistance damage the inner lining of our veins, arteries and capillaries.
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Top Weight Loss ExercisesAs the number of overweight or obese Americans approaches 3 out of every 4 children and adults, health conscious individuals understand the importance of eating healthy and increasing exercise intensity to lose weight and live a longer life.
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Permanent Weight Loss StrategyMany people understand the basic mechanics of weight loss - reduce calories and increase physical activity. If the solution is that simple, why has the number of overweight and obese individuals swollen to nearly three-quarters of the US adult population?
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Can Yoga Replace Cardio Exercise?Yoga has been practiced in many forms for thousands of years, and is gaining momentum as a primary form of exercise. The question is, can yoga replace cardio exercise and still provide the same health rewards?
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Weight Loss Help and TipsAmerican's are waging a losing battle against overweight and obesity, despite the best efforts of many who have tried time and again to lose weight and failed.
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Can Yoga Replace Weight Training?Yoga has been practiced around the world for at least 5000 years, and combines both breathing techniques with meditation to achieve a state of relaxation which builds the mind, body and spirit.
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Weight Loss Exercises that Deliver ResultsThere are many ways people can choose to lose weight, including fad diets and diet pills. In order to achieve permanent and healthy weight loss, only calorie restriction and exercise have been proven to deliver sustainable results.
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Alzheimer's Disease PreventionAlzheimer's disease now affects more than 5 million Americans, and research projects that number will triple to more than 15 million by 2050. This dreaded memory-robbing disease is feared more than any other disease by most people.
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Permanent Weight Loss: Lose Weight and Keep it OffOver the past half century, Americans have experienced a metabolic pandemic, leading to a nearly 40% obesity rate among adults and risk of a shortened lifespan due to heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
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Top Weight Loss Tips to Burn FatAs the number of overweight and obese Americans approaches three-quarters of all adults, dropping those extra pounds becomes a serious objective of many who are concerned with their long term health.
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Lose Weight and Burn Fat with These FoodsMany Americans are waging a personal war against obesity which continues as a leading threat to the overall health and well being of millions. Obesity contributes to a twofold increase in the risk of heart attack by increasing inflammation in the body.
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Diabetes Prevention - 5 Steps to Prevent Diabetes NaturallyType 2 diabetes continues to reach epidemic levels, doubling the risk of stroke and sudden death from a heart attack. This insidious disease attacks the body's vascular system, causing metabolic imbalances which reduce quality of life.
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Weight Loss Diet - Weight Loss Diet Tips that Really WorkTwo-thirds of Americans struggle to reach their weight loss goal, seriously jeopardizing long term health and taking years off their lifespan. If trends continue, experts believe the number of overweight and obese will swell to over 80% of all adults.
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Reverse Heart Disease NaturallyHeart disease kills more than 700,000 people in America annually, and unfortunately the first symptom for nearly half is death from a massive heart attack.
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Best Natural Weight Loss SupplementsAmericans continue to lose the weight loss battle which is placing an ever increasing burden on personal health and our failing health care system. Many people have a strong desire to lose weight and positively impact their well being and lifespan.
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Weight Loss Tips: 5 Essential Steps to SuccessMillions of Americans are looking for a weight loss plan which is easy to follow and delivers results. Most traditional weight loss diets eliminate certain foods. The only weight loss plan which can work allows for flexibility in food choices.
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Weight Loss Plan Reduces Heart Disease RiskThe number of Americans who are overweight or obese continues to skyrocket, doubling the risk of sudden death from a heart attack. Heart disease kills 700,000 people each year, a number which can be decreased through a weight loss regimen.
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Resistance Training Exercise Health BenefitsResistance training exercises provide an important means to improve muscle tone and endurance, and when combined with a healthy diet provide the basis for a disease free lifestyle.
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Comparing Healthy Weight Loss Plans: Diet Vs. ExerciseBoth diet and exercise are important when considering a weight loss plan, as each has important benefits when considering the war on obesity. More than 45 million Americans belong to a health club and yet obesity continues to rise at an alarming rate.
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Processed Meats Increase Heart Disease, Diabetes and Cancer RiskProcessed meat consumption is surging as Americans gobble up hot dogs, sausage and cold cuts in record numbers. Now the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes have been conclusively linked to processed meat products.
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Combine Diet and Exercise for Permanent Weight LossAs a nation, we have become complacent with our overweight and obese lifestyle. We view excessive weight as normal. While our senses may be fooled, the risk of major illness rises dramatically with excess weight.
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Top Diabetes Weight Loss DietDiabetes ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the US with new cases of the disease rising at alarming levels, especially among children and teens. Further, diabetes more than doubles the risk of sudden death from a heart attack.
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Is Vitamin D the Answer to Health Care Reform?Health care reform continues to be one of the most pressing issues for a majority of Americans. As politicians move forward with sweeping changes to the current defunct health care system, many people are left with non-existent or poor coverage.
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Benefits of Regular Exercise - Maximize Your ResultsEveryone knows that exercise is good for you, but few realize the powerful benefits that regular exercise has on our body, mind and spirit.
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Vitamin D Facts for LifeVitamin D is regularly in the medical news headlines being credited as a treatment and preventive measure for diseases ranging from the common cold to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke and Alzheimer's.
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Cut Heart Attack Risk in HalfHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing nearly 650,000 people. Studies indicate that heart disease risk is doubled by eating a diet which includes a high percent of calories from refined and processed carbohydrates.
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Top Natural Weight Loss SupplementsAs children and adults continue to wage a losing battle against excessive weight and obesity, dietary excess, lack of exercise and stress are contributing to skyrocketing levels of the major killer diseases.
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Weight Loss Tips for a Healthy LifeAt any given time more than a quarter of Americans are on a weight loss diet. Since 1970, the number of adults who fall into the obese classification has nearly tripled while overweight individuals have remained constant.
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Cancer Prevention StrategiesCancer is the second leading cause of death among Americans. Many people do not realize that cancer is largely a disease which can be prevented through lifestyle and dietary modifications as well as through targeted supplementation.