My friend Max Izenberg, author of Who Took My Chocolate Cake writes: "I came across an interesting comment the other day – 'let’s catch health instead of disease' – and that really triggered my thinking about health and wellness, especially as we get older." But how do we catch that elusive condition known as “health”? There is so much material written about it on a daily … [Read more...]
The Best Cleanse on the Planet for Aging Boomers
I bet you're thinking I'm going to tell you about some miracle super fruit, highly touted weight loss system, or fat-burning supplement right? Well, I'm not. I'm going to tell you about the best cleanse on the planet. It's the healthiest, least expensive, most mundane, and underrated nutritional product out there. That's right! It's water! Why … [Read more...]
Avoid These 6 Foods to Prevent Weak Bones Over 50
This post was contributed by Life Line Screening, a company that provides important health screenings throughout the country that you may not necessarily be offered at your doctor's office. Below, you will find 6 foods you need to avoid because they will cause weak bones as you grow older. Foods rich in calcium and vitamin D are considered to be bone-builders that can reduce … [Read more...]
2 Important Reasons to Rethink Juicing
I was watching TV, and a segment came on ABC News that suggested that people rethink juicing. It caught my attention. Juicing has been promoted to those who are health-conscious as a miracle way to quickly lose weight or as an anti-aging formula rich in antioxidants. But here are reasons why you may want to rethink juicing. 1. You lose … [Read more...]
How to Know if Your Healthy Food is Junk Food
When we're striving to be healthy we often turn to so-called health food, but how do you know it isn't junk food? Someone made a comment on Facebook I thought was interesting. "Just because you're vegan doesn't mean you're eating healthy." That's so true! It's not that I have anything against going vegan. If giving up meat gets you excited, … [Read more...]