Category: Health Concerns Search for: 7 Impressive Benefits of Eating an Avocado Daily Avocados are my favorite food. They are super nutritious and rich in nutrients that many Americans lack, like potassium. You might be surprised that they even have more potassium than… Spring into Freshness: 9 Seasonal Green Smoothies You’ll Love As the days grow longer and nature awakens, spring brings a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables perfect for blending into vibrant smoothies. Whether you want to detox from winter… 5 Reasons You Need Minerals for Immunity (Because You’re Probably Not Getting Enough!) Want to know a dirty little secret? Dirt — prehistoric dirt, that is — is one of the best ways you can boost your baseline immune function and improve your… My 13 Simple Eating Rules for Lifelong Health Over the years, I’ve developed a set of food rules that keep me energized, clear-headed, and feeling great. I hope my simple food philosophy inspires you to create clear boundaries… Is Walking Actually Exercise? How Walking Daily Can Radically Improve Your Health As You Age What if a simple activity – walking – holds the key to combating chronic disease, reducing medical costs, and alleviating stress? During my time in Utah, I loved hiking. And… 13 Top Raw Almonds Nutrition Benefits (And Why You Want Truly Raw Almonds) Truly Raw Almonds: The Unpasteurized Healthy Snack! The most potent nutrition benefits and best taste come from truly raw almonds. But unless you have a direct connection to an almond grower… A Mind-Blowing Detox Vacation in Switzerland: Come with Me in 2025! I thought 2024 would be my last trip to my “home away from home” at the incredible Swiss Mountain Clinic, where I’ve led 10 retreats over the years. But guess… Could Toxicity Be Why I’m Sick? (7 Types of Toxins In Your Body) I have a confession to make… I don’t eat a perfect diet. No one does! Not even your favorite doctor, dietician, or athlete. I do eat a very healthy diet,… Food Dyes Rebranded: The Cover-Up Names You Need to Know If you care about your health, here’s something you should know: Probably due to so much bad publicity, food dyes have been rebranded. At the bottom of this blog post… Why I Won’t Take 99% of Supplements Anymore I have taken tens of thousands of supplements. This is what people who become highly suspicious of pharma do. We go to the “alternative” docs, and we take THEIR pills…. What Dumb Things Has Your Doctor Told You? I posted this meme on my Facebook page (here and here) and received over 800 responses. I’m sharing some of them with you here. My Experience with MDs Medical doctors… MSG Almost Killed Me: It Goes By New Names Now I have a crazy monosodium glutamate (MSG) personal story. It was so startling that it led me to this career as a health and wellness author and journalist. (Don’t want…