Spotlight on Sunlight
All of us need to get some sunlight in order to remain healthy. Some scientists are now considering sunlight a “super nutrient”. Let’s look at the ways that sunlight helps our bodies.
What makes an effective vitamin?
In a perfect world with a healthy diet you should obtain all the vitamins you need from the food you eat. A 2004 Nielsen survey found that only 12% of all Americans claim to eat the 5 recommended servings of fruits and vegetables per day! That means a huge portion of us are not getting the […]
Simple Ways to Raise Your HDL (That”s the good cholesterol)
I just got my new cholesterol numbers. And to be honest my HDL cholesterol could sure go up. I have researched some ways to boost my number and wanted to pass them on to you.
ABC’s of Healthy, Happy Relationships
For Healthy, Happy Relationships, here are some basic guidelines for reference. They are in alphabetical order only, not order of importance.
Metabolic Typing Diet– A Diet Unique to You
Foods and nutrients affect different people differently. I am sure we all know someone who can drink 5 cups of coffee and not go haywire and then there is someone else who the minute they touch caffeine is bouncing off the walls. Lucretius, a Roman healer and philosopher, said, “One man’s food is another man’s […]
12 Tips to Refuel and Keep Your Energy High
When our energy is high we have what it takes to conquer all that life throws at us. Here are 12 tips to keep your energy flying and your life moving in the direction you want it to go.
Throw Out Your Previous Beliefs – COCONUT OIL IS GOOD FOR YOU
There is growing worldwide interest in the biologically active substances in coconut oil that are being identified to provide nutritional value and pharmacological effects. Why the new buzz and new attitude about coconut oil? Here is what I found.
Calories Burned, How many a day?
As of this writing, if you go to Google.com and type in “calories burned”, the HealthStatus.com calories burned calculator will appear as the number one, non-paid listing. While we have a great list of over 120 different activities, it is not telling you the whole story. What I want to do today is […]
Are You Considering a Chemical Peel?
Millions of chemical peels are performed each year. Today, with the public’s increasing interest in rejuvenating skin and slowing the effects of the aging process, chemical peeling has emerged as an exciting anti-aging procedure.
EGGciting News!
The egg appears to be the healthiest staple food on the planet. The egg is nutrient rich containing 13 essential vitamins and minerals and all 9 essential amino acids. An egg only contains 72 calories and provides 6.29 g of protein. So, why is the American public afraid to eat such a wonderful healthy food […]