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Top 10 Sources of Calories in the U.S. Diet

So you think you are doing okay, rolling along, eating pretty well but not perfect. We're human, right? You might be surprised at what foods are the most caloric. Take a look, maybe make an adjustment, just start thinking more about…

The Hidden Costs of Chemo

Hello friends. Today I'd like to share an article that I wrote which was recently published on Healthline.com about the hidden costs of chemotherapy. If you have just found out that you need treatment, we hope that we can…

HOT TIP: Down Dog to Lower Risk

Down Dog! Get your yoga going, people! HOT TIP: Did you know that according to PLOS Medicine, women who participated in two hours per week of stretching (like downward dog) and resistance training lowered their risk of…

Best Black Bean Dip

If you need a healthy appetizer for your next gathering, try this hot potato. Inspired by a dip I had in a restaurant in my homeland of Texas, we figured out our own version. Black beans are so darn good…

Benefits of Acupuncture

If you have ever been wary of trying acupuncture, let me tell you about my own experience. For most of my adult life, I have used acupuncture to resolve a variety of issues, from the effects of chemo to…

4 of the Best Exercises You Can Do

If you’re not an athlete or serious exerciser — and want to work out for your health or to fit in your clothes better — the gym scene can be intimidating. Just having to walk by treadmills, stationary bikes, and…

HOT TIP: Drink with the Fish

File this under Who Knew? Go Fish? HOT TIP: If you drink tea or coffee when you eat fish, you decrease the body’s ability to absorb mercury and toxins from the seafood by 50%. Say what? Yep, I’ll have…

8 Reasons to Try Meditation

A very simple daily exercise can change your perspective and possibly your health. Find out why you should consider meditation. Meditation is simply directed concentration, and involves learning to focus your awareness and direct it onto an object: your breath,…

HOT TIP: Natural Anti-Inflammatory?

A common herb is a natural anti-inflammatory - that's a bonus. Just add it to dishes, smoothies or take a supplement (like me!). Find out more from one of our favorite health activists. Chronic low-grade inflammation has been linked…

Foods to Help Insomnia

We can all use a little help falling asleep sometimes, and for a few of us, that's just about every night. Insomnia's the best, right? Not. Try these suggestions from Shape Magazine the next time you need a dose of…