by Dr Don Colbert 1. Choose a Clean Diet Choosing a clean diet is the number one strategy for combatting the common cold. By following this plan, the immune system will be boosted and recover more quickly. A clean diet includes only eating real, whole foods – the way nature intended. Choose fresh fruits and […]
by Gail Bowman Flu season is officially upon us until February 1st. Depending on where you live, the flu may stay active in your community much longer that that! Most of the US is buried in snow and the flu virus is indeed active. What can we do about it? Here is some information that […]
By Dr Mercola People who eat ginger, turmeric and carrots — especially all of them on one plate — come away not just with lowered risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes, but also numerous, so-called “less serious” but often debilitating ailments such as pain and inflammation. Tapping into Turmeric Turmeric, aka Curcuma longa , […]
Micronutrient supplementation associated with decreased mortality among the critically ill by Life Extension Magazine A review published in the July, 2011 issue of the journal Nutrition concludes that supplementation with vitamins and trace elements may help reduce the risk of dying in critically ill adults. In their introduction, Janicke Visser and colleagues remark that micronutrient […]
from MegaFood Iron is a mineral that is vital to our health, and, according to the WHO, the most common nutrient deficiency in the world, affecting over two BILLION people. Iron is best known for its role in maintaining healthy blood. It forms the basis of the protein hemoglobin, which is found in the blood, […]
By Dr Don Colbert Do you want to lower inflammation, lose weight, have more energy, and prevent degenerative disease? Then you should probably eat more colorful fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants and Free Radicals This is because colorful fruits and veggies contain an abundance of antioxidants. In fact, antioxidants called flavonoids are actually responsible for giving […]
When it comes to cold and flu season you may reach for vitamin C but you might also want to stock your medicine chest with medicinal mushrooms. For thousands of years medicinal mushrooms have traditionally been used to promote immune system health. In Chinese art, the reishi mushroom, has long been a symbol of good […]
by Michael Blue, M.D., Urologist D-Mannose is a natural occurring simple sugar that appears to be a safe, practical alternative for the treatment of urinary tract infections. D-Mannose is absorbed eight times slower than glucose, and when ingested, is not converted to glycogen or stored in the liver, but rather goes directly to the blood […]
Several years ago, New Chapter underwent a corporate shake up and all of us that relied on New Chapter for our supplements were sad to see Paul Schulick, founder of New Chapter and Master Herbalist, leave the company. The uproar from my customers was huge! Many people stopped using New Chapter because it was Paul […]
From Extraordinary Health Magazine Vol 16 You need zinc for immunity, bone strength, eye health, wound recovery, healthy cell growth and reproductive health—but over 70 percent of Americans don’t get enough. It may not be the first nutrient you think of for your health, but it’s time that zinc—an essential mineral that is second only […]