"In The KNOW" with Phil Hayes

‘Tis the Season! Family, friends, good eatin’……………and potential high blood pressure. Let’s face it, NONE of us wants to deal with that. High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a silent killer of many, in that the symptoms don’t really manifest itself to where it’s noticeable. Some symptoms include: clammy, sweaty skin, shortness of breath, chest tightness, among others. They can lead to heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, blindness, and in some cases, can…

Wow, where did the time go? One day I’m gearing up to go to the Maryland Renaissance Festival, seemingly the next, I’m writing up this post as an early Thanksgiving message! The time, how it flies!! This week we celebrate Thanksgiving AND American Indian Heritage Day! Don’t spend all your money in one place that day, either. It is my wish that we’re all thankful for life, family, friends, and the blessings we receive each…

Who would’ve thought that 2 foods that have been deemed ‘not so good’ for you……………….actually DO turn out to be good for you? For years, health experts and doctors have maligned both butter and bacon as full of fatty acids, but did you know that bacon is a: Good Source of Omega-3’s. Omega-3 fatty acids are also found in fish, and they can help reduce your cholesterol and improve the overall health of your heart.…

Let’s be honest, getting older sucks. No doubt about it. Too many health maladies plague us in our middle- to later aged years, and not being able to do the things we used to do in our younger years may leave many wondering what’s next. I’ve found that I can’t superkick as high as I used to, or play guitar chords as fast as I’d like to, or even run a treadmill in the gym…

This is a post that most everyone will enjoy but especially women will. Chocolate is something that is universal in its appeal to people. And given its level of cacao, it’s easy to see how healthy it is. The higher the level of cacao (primarily in dark chocolate), the more antioxidants it contains and the more heart-healthy it is. Just a few health benefits include: Being Very Nutritious Powerful Source of Antioxidants. ORAC stands for…

Potatoes (whether you can spell them right or not, like Dan Quayle didn’t) are high in potassium, calcium, iron & fiber. These nutrients can enhance your resistance. Potatoes are also beneficial to treating scurvy, rheumatism, diabetes, lowering inflammation and believe it or not, relieving stress! This week’s Healthy Living Tip includes THREE links detailing multiple health benefits of potatoes AND recipes for many ways you can prepare meals from them! Plus, there’s a BONUS VIDEO…

According to Healthline.com, coconut oil is high in healthy saturated fats that have different effects than most other fats in your diet. These fats can boost fat burning and provide your body and brain with quick energy. They also raise the good HDL cholesterol in your blood, which is linked to reduced heart disease risk. Coconut oil is also beneficial to revitalizing hair and skin, and get this – it also aids with treating Alzheimer’s…

Rhubarb is one of those weird but effective roots which, to me at least, is as bizarre as its spelling, but if it works, why question it? Health benefits of rhubarb are equally mysterious, but known benefits include fighting cancer, lowering cholesterol, is an antioxidant, and is also high in vitamin K (which is essential for strong bones), vitamin C, iron and manganese. Best of all, another great delicacy – rhubarb pie! This week’s Healthy…

Sent from a health email I received: Black seed oil, or Nigella Sativa, comes from the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant. Native to Asia, historical accounts date the use of its seeds as far back as ancient Egypt. Folklore from the surroundings regions, including Indian and Arabic civilizations, refer to the tiny seeds as “Habbatul barakah” (seed of blessing) for their ability to ease indigestion, treat asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, diarrhea, and even energize the body and ease…