Are you being pranked by “healthy” foods?

Don’t let these seemingly healthy foods mislead you. Clearly we are not fooled by all the sugar, bad fats, additives, and preservatives in obvious junk food items such as cookies, cakes, ice cream, potato chips, and candies. But what about your “healthy” granola bars, fruit and nut bars, trail mix, fat-free yogurts, fruit smoothies, sports […]

How to Silence Your Self-Critic

Learn how to quiet Self-criticism Are you your own worst enemy? Do you find that you constantly criticize, put yourself down, and strongly focus only on your bad qualities? Well, you’re not alone and it happens to a lot of us, many people are prone to self-criticism. Yes, a little self-criticism can be a good […]

New Study Finds Eating More Animal Products and Unhealthful Foods Leads to Worse Aging

Can your diet in midlife predict your risk of disease and worsen future aging? A Whitehall II study, published in the American Journal of Medicine, conducted in London analyzed data gathered from 5,350 adult participants’ dietary patterns to assess risk of disease. After a mean 16-year follow-up using scored dietary patterns and the Alternative Healthy […]

Love Heals

The heart of the matter is that it is the heart that matters.  A healthy heart is a happy heart. To achieve optimal heart health, your emotional and spiritual heart is just as important as your physical heart, and care must be given to all aspects of this vital organ. Every thought causes an instant flow of emotions by […]

New Study Finds Gut Bacteria Can Cause Heart Attacks and Stroke

Heart disease remains the number one killer in America. Nowadays, after several studies and research we know how to reduce cholesterol, treat blood pressure, and reduce cardiac risks through diet, exercise, and other interventions, but missing data still remains on how to attack heart disease. Scientists search to solve the mystery and get answers as […]

Heart Health Benefits of Turmeric

When it comes to healing herbs and plants, turmeric tops the list for its significant health benefits. This distinctive yellow-orange root has been used for centuries in medicines, herbal drinks and foods around the globe, and is often used to treat a wide range of ailments. In recent years, scientists have been studying turmeric for […]

Obesity has officially been declared a disease

The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted a new policy this Tuesday that declares obesity as a chronic disease. According to an AMA statement, obesity is now a disease “requiring a range of medical interventions to advance treatment and prevention.” Obesity for adults is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or […]

‘Sopranos’ star James Gandolfini dies at 51 of sudden heart attack & raises public concerns on men’s health

Actor James Gandolfini’s passed away last week on June 19 of a sudden heart attack in Rome at age 51. His sudden death of natural causes, as reported by hospital doctor, prompted heartfelt expression of shock and sorrow from his family and friends. Likewise, his sudden passing sparked general public concerns regarding men’s health and […]

Holistic Therapies for Heart Health

Holistic Heart Health Dr. Cynthia Thaik believes that optimal holistic heart health isn’t just about caring for the physical heart, but that focusing on the mind and body is also very important. Western medicine for heart-related diseases often overlooks the fact that you must also tend to your emotional, mental, and spiritual health. A holistic […]

New study suggests eating red meat may increase risk of Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors A new study published June 17, 2013 in JAMA Internal Medicine showed that eating red meat over prolonged period of time increased the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study followed several men and women participants for four years and found that those who ate half a serving (about […]