The good, the bad and the ugly. Surprising research show some praise types cause long term harm. Praise: Everyone wants their kids to be happy and self-secure; whether you’re a parent, teacher, relative or friend, we all typically offer praise on a regular basis. There are however two forms of praise which offer radically different [Read more…]
Donating blood may help. Metabolic Syndrome has become a huge problem in America and is the first step on the road to diabetes. According to the 2003-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, about one third of Americans (34%) suffering at that time from this condition, with its serious impacts on heart and other diseases. [Read more…]
A painless way to control intake that really works. Many crave the fatty satisfaction of potato chips, Cheezies and other snacks which are high in empty calories and unhealthy fats. Once they get started, they cant stop till most of the bag is gone. Much of our sense of taste originates in our nasal passages. [Read more…]
Check your tooth paste. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a common ingredient in most toothpastes, hand soaps and shampoos. Its the same powerful degreaser used by mechanics to clean engine parts. Its cheap and foams up wonderfully, so people feel like they’re really getting in there with the cleaning. The problem is, it s toxic, [Read more…]
Its currently expected that about half of the North American population will develop dementia as they age. Although regular vigorous mental and physical activity can delay and possibly halt onset , until recently there was little hope for those currently suffering. Most adults fear losing their mental faculties far more than they fear death, so [Read more…]
Its my own darn fault. Ever since starting a sophisticated nutrient protocol over a decade ago, I almost never get sick-unlike my previous history. I get an itchy scratchy sore throat for a few days, then the bugs give up and go away. So when I had a funny tickle deep in my lungs for [Read more…]
Brain Fog? Over the past decade Ive lost count of the number of forty something women who were complaining that their short term memory was going. They were developing brain fog, irritability and losing their physical stamina as well. One brilliant and accomplished woman who came to me felt she could power through the memory [Read more…]
Being in the holistic health field, this is a little embarrassing. Like many, I need to watch what I eat to avoid becoming overweight and keep a general idea of how much I ve eaten each day in the back of my mind. A few days ago I made the classic mistake of going to [Read more…]
Osteo Arthritis is typically considered to be a wear and tear condition, but as with most human biology, the truth is much more complex. This is good news. If outside factors trigger or exacerbate osteo arthritis, controlling for those factors can minimize symptoms and/or risk. A study out of the University of Edinburgh in the [Read more…]
Its estimated that about seven percent of the population suffers from Shy Bladder Syndrome (Paruresis) . This seemingly trivial inability to urinate when anyone might see or hear you can have a significant impact on quality of life and the longer it goes on, the more anxious people become and the more hyper reactive they [Read more…]