What’s to say about herbs? Well, for starters, anything organic is better. My motto in life about anything good for you medicinally has always been this: the worse it tastes, the better it is for you. You can read about the various health benefits of herbs/spices here. This week’s Healthy Living Tip talks about the best types of herbs for your body and the ones healthiest for you! Plus, there’s a BONUS VIDEO LINK below…
Happy Memorial Day Weekend 2019! ‘Tis the season to be healthy………and stay that way. To maintain that health and improve where possible. One of the main ways we can do so is to preserve what I call the ‘nerve center’ of the body. The heart. Of course, the heart, brain and liver are the 3 most important organs in the human body; you can live with one kidney, one lung, one eyeball. But you take…
From an email I received: There are some mixed feelings about fungi in the modern world. After all, some types of fungi, including black mold, are a threat to our health. But there are also incredible health-boosting fungi that have the power to change your life for the better. And that’s what we’re going to talk about today: five fantastic fungi that can boost your health in a variety of ways, including: Balancing and restoring…
From an email I received: Did you try any of the methods for lowering your blood pressure? I hope so… Because today we’re going to get more detailed on foods that you should be eating – and 3 you definitely should NOT. You may be surprised to see what they are! Let’s dive right in… Yesterday I told you about raw foods, smaller portions of lean meats, and to knock out the salt wherever possible.…
High cholesterol (or even cholesterol of a moderately high level) over a length of time is responsible for plaque being added to the walls of your arteries around your heart, ultimately causing circulatory-/respiratory problems and too much buildup can cause less blood to flow to and from the heart, in some cases causing heart attacks, strokes, and even death. By changing what we eat, we can change the possibilities of that happening, AND best of…
Who doesn’t love peanut butter? Unless you’re peanut allergic, of course. This week’s Healthy Living Tip covers all the things we love about peanut butter, different types of butters and which ones are healthiest for us! Plus, there’s a BONUS VIDEO LINK below. 8 Health Benefits of Peanut Butter 11 Best Benefits of Peanut Butter Is peanut butter healthy? The Unknown Health Benefits of Peanut Butter NOTE: As always, my disclaimer is as follows: “In The…
Antioxidants – good for the body, good for the heart and mind. The links below will say much more than what I’ve already said on a post from a few years ago. This week’s Healthy Living Tip covers antioxidants, which ones best impact our health, and many of the favorite ones you are probably already eating! Plus, there’s a BONUS VIDEO LINK below. 55 High Antioxidant Foods 20 Common Foods With the Most Antioxidants 10…
Larry King. Peabo Bryson. Luke Perry. John Singleton. What do they all have in common? Simple. Heart problems. The first two had mild heart attacks within the last 7 days. The last two in the above-mentioned are dead. Both by strokes. Luke Perry died in early March, 2019 at age 52, and of course the entertainment world is rattled from film director John Singleton passing this past Monday after being taken off life support from…
Top 7 Most Powerful Anti-Aging Foods The fight against aging dates all the way back to the beginning of humankind. Practically all of us want to feel and look young… We have dedicated a significant portion of our time and money over the centuries to trying to find the magic solution for aging — creams, supplements, and serums. But nothing seems to beat simply eating a healthy diet. Of course, some foods are better than…
Cancer…………………….need I say more? Most of us either have or know someone close who has been affected by it; truth be told from a personal standpoint, it was the loss of my grandmother in 2010 that made me make my very first “In The KNOW” episode about cancer – its causes, treatments and ways to prevent it. One of the easiest forms of treatment revolves around something simple as a trip to the grocery store:…
Wrinkles. Cellulite. Loose, sagging skin. These are all visible signs that can make us look much older than we really are. And, they can all be traced back to the same problem: Falling levels of collagen. You see, collagen is what keeps our skin firm and glowing. But the problem is: Around age 30, collagen production starts to drop off. And, unless you find ways to restore that lost collagen, wrinkles start to pile up.…
Have you heard of moringa? Moringa is a plant herb very rich in healthy antioxidants and bioactive plant compounds and is yet another of those health anomalies which has been studied little, but its health benefits are numerous. According to Healthline.com, moringa’s health benefits include being nutritious, lowering blood sugar levels, reducing inflammation and lowering cholesterol, among other things. This week’s Healthy Living Tip covers the herb moringa and all of its health benefits, a…
Sorry for the delay! Due to server/site hosting problems and the like, we’ve had to postpone BOTH of our #HealthyLivingTipsOfTheWeek AND our KNOWledgeIsPower – FREE Weekly Downloads, but as they say………..we’re BAAAAAAAAAAACK! AND with a new site look to boot! All technical issues have been resolved and we will be making even MORE posts such as these going forward, so it won’t be just 2 major posts on Friday; there will be posts all week…
‘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…