Magnesium: A Multi-faceted Nutrient
Recognized for its role in bone structure and proper function of nerves and muscles, Magnesium can perform important, health-related …
View ArticleH2O: Elixir of Health and Vitality
Water. We can’t live without it. It comprises about 70% of adult body weight and even more for infants …
View ArticleTrace Minerals: Essential to a Healthy Body
From the hair on your head to the bones that support you and the blood that runs through you, …
View ArticleThe ADHD – Diet Connection
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): an abnormal defect of moral control in otherwise high functioning children. Two generations ago that …
View ArticleKeep Your Immune System in Peak Condition
The Great Defender: that’s our immune system, uniquely designed to keep us healthy and defend against illness and infection. …
View ArticleProbiotics: Manage Food Allergies and Enhance Immunity
Listen to your gut. And make sure to protect it. A balanced gastrointestinal system plays a critical role in …
View ArticlePan-Seared Mahimahi With Red Cabbage
When I was creating recipes for my book REFUEL, I focused on simplicity, flavor, and maximum meal satisfaction. This …
View ArticleFive Ways to Enhance Fertility
Both men and women describe infertility as heartbreaking, more stressful than losing a job or getting divorced. Across the …
View ArticleThe Benefits of Brussels Sprouts & Several Ways to Love ‘Em!
Brussels sprouts are high in the important element of folate. Folate, also known as B9, helps the body make …
View ArticleNatural Approaches to Urinary Tract Health
There are times when it feels like biology is destiny. And when it comes to women and urinary tract …
View ArticleThe Power of Vitamin D
The Power of Vitamin D: not only is it powerful, it’s vital for good health. Although it’s called a vitamin, D is actually a steroid hormone that acts as a catalyst for processes that protect our...
View ArticleRestoring Hormonal Harmony
Restoring Hormonal Harmony: In Refuel, I wrote a great deal about testosterone, the vital sex hormone that in men can play a crucial role in the regulation of visceral fat and the severity of its...
View ArticleSurprise Your Taste Buds with Sunchokes
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View ArticleAddressing Vegetarian Vulnerabilities
Addressing Vegetarian Vulnerabilities: Vegetarianism has many health advantages, but it can present certain health risks. Research shows that vegetarians (and vegans) are vulnerable to deficiencies in...
View ArticleTips for Going Vegetarian
Tips for Going Vegetarian: There’s Vegetarian. And there’s Vegan. Most people know these diets are related, but some may not know exactly what differentiates them from one another. Both diets eliminate...
View ArticleGot Sprouts? Health Benefits of Alfalfa
Got Sprouts? Health Benefits of Alfalfa: What makes a sprout so good for you? Sprouting is the moment of greatest vitality in a plant’s life cycle, the phase in which the seed activates and makes its...
View ArticleSupplemental Knowledge: Should You Take Nutritional Supplements?
Of all the health products available, nutritional supplements are the most widely used, consumed by people of every age and every lifestyle. While supplements should not be used as a replacement for...
View ArticleTurnip Greens: A Powerhouse for Good Health
Like their leafy green cousins, turnip greens contain an abundance of nutrients important to good health. Scientifically known as Brassica rapa, turnip greens are a cruciferous plant in the same family...
View ArticleNutrient IV Therapy: Don’t Believe the Hype
Nutrient IV Therapy: Don’t Believe the Hype: They go by names such as Vitamin Drip Bar and Liquid Vitamin Lounge. You’ve probably seen these store fronts right next to your local Target, and you’ve...
View ArticleCalcium Does a Body Good
Calcium Does a Body Good: Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and you might think that’s because of the essential role it plays in building strong bones; calcium’s importance,...
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