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Another of the most important organs in the body is the pancreas. In conjunction with the liver, it is responsible for breaking down food and increasing energy, so the old adage about “you are what you eat” is absolutely true. The better you eat, the easier it is for the liver and pancreas to work together in a healthy mode; conversely, the worse you eat, the worse you feel, be it sluggish or just plain…

In light of the fact that both Harry Anderson, star of the hit TV series “Night Court”, AND R. Lee Ermey, a former Marine who is most famous for playing Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in “Full Metal Jacket”, BOTH passed away today, I thought it would be fitting to post this article just for your consideration. Am not going to preface it with any long bluster, just wanted to share what I think is a great…

Well this one’s different……… Did you know that bee pollen contains almost all of the nutrients required by the human body to thrive? Just as I thought. Neither did I, ha ha! That’s why the German Federal Board of Health has officially recognized it as a medicine. And, you can include it in smoothies, too! This week’s Healthy Living Tip shares 10 ways that bee pollen can increase your overall health! Stay healthy and happy!…

Happy Easter weekend! Since the Easter Bunny will be amusing the kids this weekend, I figured we’d have a Healthy Living Tip about what he carries in his basket………….eggs! The BBC’s GoodFood.com says that “Eggs are a very good source of inexpensive, high quality protein. More than half the protein of an egg is found in the egg white along with vitamin B2 and lower amounts of fat and cholesterol than the yolk. The whites…

This week’s Healthy Living Tip deals with fish oil, more specifically, Omega-3 fish oil. According to this article from WebMD.com, Omega–3 fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Omega–3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that are important in preventing and managing heart disease. Findings show omega–3 fatty acids may help to, among other things: lower blood pressure, increase heart health, and reduce the chances of heart attacks and strokes. This week’s…

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S WEEKEND!!! First, the Ides of March, and now St. Paddy’s Day! Ok……..This week’s Healthy Living Tip isn’t so much of a healthy living tip, but more of a celebration of good food, fun and culture, from the land of the Blarney Square, IRELAND! Straight and to the point without much hyperbole! This should keep you busy for a while, even after the Green Beer festivities end! And there’s a BONUS VIDEO at…

Sorry for missing last week, am in the midst of planning new shows to film and just didn’t get around to posting. This week’s Healthy Living Tip is a bit more on the serious side, in that we discuss colon health. Ok, nobody really wants to discuss colon cancer prevention……….until they HAVE to discuss colon cancer, more oft than not after they’ve gotten it. I know it’s gross, but too many people have died by…

KETOGENIC DIET – KETO, KETO, KETO! Ok. This is the latest diet that people who work out religiously are flocking to, the whole mention of is regarding ketosis, which is defined as ‘a metabolic state characterized by raised levels of ketone bodies in the body tissues, which is typically pathological in conditions such as diabetes, or may be the consequence of a diet that is very low in carbohydrates‘. I’m not on a ketogenic diet,…

Ok. I hope I’m not bringing back any bad memories of parents telling you ‘eat your vegetables’, but I have to say that this particular vegetable I’ve always liked! Yep…..dreaded Brussels sprouts! Now hopefully that we’re all older, you’ve been able to get over eating them and realize their nutritional value and the various other foods you can prepare them with to enhance your meals, whatever, whenever! This week’s Healthy Living Tip shares multiple ways…

Once again, growing up in the South, keeping with our Healthy Living Tip from 2 weeks ago, I know that this is supposed to be healthy, and maybe because of my diet regarding my workout regimen, there are a ton of foods I shouldn’t eat, but with every workout plan, you get a ‘cheat day’, or even just one ‘cheat meal’. This is the day where you get to overindulge perhaps in foods or drinks…

One thing about Maryland……with the Chesapeake Bay running right through it, they LOVE their seafood! And preferably with a healthy sprinkle or two of Old Bay. SeafoodHealthFacts.org says: “Seafood is a nutrient rich food that is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Scientific studies continue to explore the relationship between the unique type of fat found in seafood, the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, in the prevention or mitigation of common chronic…

For all of our followers who are vegan (or considering a vegan lifestyle/diet), this post is for you! This week’s Healthy Living Tip shares over 146 different recipes to incorporate and enjoy a healthy vegetarian lifestyle to enhance your dietary preferences! Stay healthy and happy! 146 Most Delish Vegetarian Dinners As always, TO YOUR HEALTH! ENJOY!

This week, I wanted to focus on one particular fat burner that is not only healthy, but natural as well. Again, am not plugging any particular product, but unless you’ve been totally not paying attention to health and fitness these last several years, you HAD to have heard of the Apple Cider Vinegar craze. Apple cider vinegar does work, and on a personal note, the best brand to get is Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar. A…

Well, Happy (Belated) New Year 2018! Unless you haven’t been watching the news all week (which is near an impossibility, given what’s going on politically these days), this week a good part of the country has faced Winter Storm Watches, Blizzard Warnings & a lot of the Northeast has had up to 18 inches of snow. Perfect weather for this week’s Healthy Living Tip! SOUP!! This week’s Healthy Living Tip shares over 60 different types…

Time has flown, where, but oh where did 2017 go?? Seems like just last week we were ringing out 2016! Oh well, in the Holiday spirit, I’ll keep it short and sweet. This week’s Healthy Living Tips revolves around easy ways to help you stick to your 2018 New Year’s Health Resolutions!! To our loyal supporters, I’d like to say Happy New Year, and I wish all of you a healthy, happy, productive, prosperous, successful…

Believe it or not, there IS no Healthy Living Tip this week! I’d like to just take my weekly moment to post a special thank you to YOU, our faithful supporters of “In The KNOW” with Phil Hayes! We’ve been doing this over 6 years now, and I can’t wait to roll out more posts in 2018, along with – you guessed it – MORE SHOWS! I can’t wait to share 2018 producing more of…

See? Not every Healthy Living Tip has to be about herbs, smoothies and organic powders! We can venture off and look up various ways to maintain health; this week, from a physical well-being standpoint. As you know, in addition to this being the Cold/Flu season, this is also Winter which means what? SNOW! And with snow, comes an inordinate amount of injuries as we attempt to meander our way through it, either from getting back…

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…

Happy December 1st! We’re headed into the home stretch of 2017! So sad to see yet another year fly by, but looking forward to the many opportunities of the future! So…………..ok, ok, I admit. I broke down this past Black Friday and upgraded my juicer/blender to the Ninja 1500 watt, and I must say I’m pleasantly impressed! In keeping with the Liver Flush cleanse I posted on my 11/3 Healthy Living Tip (see here), I…

Happy (Post) Thanksgiving – Black Friday! Now that we’re past Thanksgiving, the YuleTide season is upon us and in full swing! Now as you enjoy all kinds of food and forced exercise running around behind kids/grandkids and the like, I want to clue you in to an herb which has multiple health benefits: curcumin. I’ll leave the details for you to read but this week I’m providing both a link AND a free e-book! This…