I must admit that I’m in that group of people that doesn’t like to drink water. So it’s difficult for me to get the suggested amount. And when I’m really honest with myself, I know I need to be more proactive. Because, in the last couple of years, every time I get my bloodwork read the practitioner mumbles that I’m dehydrated. Even the person doing my blood draw questions my … [Read more...]
Meet the King of Superfoods …
A few weeks back in your weekly anti-aging hacks I wrote about phytoplankton. If you missed that newsletter here’s what I said: Have you heard about marine phytoplankton? It’s a micro-algae found in all oceans. And it’s packed with health benefits. So much so that NASA and many scientist are calling it the most important plant in the world. This nutrient is also being … [Read more...]
GMO?? GM-Ohhhh?! And GM-NO!!
I recently wrote an article about apples - the magic fruit with unbelievable health benefits. After that article went out I received an email from a reader pointing out that while there are tremendous health benefits in an apple, there aren’t in a modified one. Her email got me thinking that maybe I needed to expand on what to look for when buying an apple (a … [Read more...]
Phytoceramides: Why Japanese Women Don’t Need Facelifts
So it was in the mid-90’s when my mom asked me if she should get a facelift. I remember telling her that I would support her but I was hoping that when my day came there would be a pill. Well that day is here. I am now exactly my mom’s age when she asked me that question. Of course we have lots more choices in how to achieve a more youthful appearance today. Everything from … [Read more...]
An Apple a Day Keeps Aging at Bay
A couple of weeks ago in an anti-aging hacks article I mentioned how apples, apple juice, apple peel and apple pectin can suppress and even prevent some cancers. I also said that I had just touched the surface on the research and that apples deserved their own article. I was that impressed. So here I am back on the apple kick. I feel the research is so important that I … [Read more...]