What are the 7 Foods You Should Never Eat? Experts interviewed by Prevention Magazine let us know how scary some food can be. And, these foods aren’t what you think. Skip the usual advice about cholesterol, fat and sugar. Instead, let us talk about chemicals and toxins that you inadvertently consuming, present in some of the most innocuous-seeming food. Who ever knew that canned tomatoes could kill you. While I pretty much had heard many of this advice before, it seems to be coming as a surprise for many others. A link to the prevention article, 7 Foods You Should … Continue reading →

There are so many proven health benefits of walking. But did you know that walking as little as a mile a day is not only easy to fit in on a regular basis, but just this small distance can make a big difference in your health. Here is how to get those feet walking at least a mile a day. Invest in a Pedometer One of the easiest ways to check to see if you are getting in at least a mile a day of walking is to invest in a pedometer. There are many inexpensive choices. A while back, … Continue reading →

Until we have chemical policy reform, it seems as though we are stuck with being exposed in our homes to toxic chemicals. They are in everything from shampoo to cleaning products. These chemicals can build up over time and cause all sorts of possible problems from affecting brain development in young children to increasing your risk of cancer. There are some practical steps that you can take to reduce your exposure to these chemicals and keep your family safe. Reducing the Chemical Pile Many of these toxic chemicals that are present in our surroundings can pile up. One way to … Continue reading →

It is important to fight inflammation in your body to counteract the damage that can cause cancer, heart disease and diabetes among other diseases and conditions. Getting enough sleep is one way to do this, but it isn’t the only tool in your arsenal. You can reduce your risk of serious disease by making your that your diet includes food that fights inflammation. Yesterday, I introduced this topic and shared two of the important foods that you need to consume. Today, I’ll finish the list with three more food that fight inflammation. Cherries The type of cherry you choose is … Continue reading →

Make sure that your diet includes as many of the following food choices as possible. These foods have been shown in studies to fight inflammation in the body. Why is fighting inflammation important? Well, research has shown a real link between inflammation in the body to all sorts of diseases and conditions, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Inflammation can happen from a variety of things from stress to an infection. getting enough sleep and consuming the following types of food can counteract the damage that occurs and calm the inflammation, making you healthier. Onions Onions are easier than … Continue reading →

An official with the World Health Organization, Dr Shin Young-soo announced Sunday that the Western Pacific is seeing an increase in NCDs, and that these NCDs are responsible for 75 percent of deaths in the region. Our own region is far from immune to NCDs. Here is what you need to know about them and ways to prevent them from affecting yourself and your family. NCD stands for Non-communicable disease. This refers to diseases that cannot be caught from another person or object contaminated by germs. Heart disease, cancer (although some cancers have been associated with viruses), stroke and diabetes … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I wrote about healthy cuisine choices. Today, I want to explore more of these healthy alternatives to burgers, fries, and pizzas. Japanese Being in a military town, I know a lot of people that travel to and from Okinawa. Unfortunately, we don’t have any really authentic Okinawa restaurants here. That is too bad because Japanese food, especially that from Okinawa, is very healthy. Okinawans eat dishes rich in fruits and vegetables that help fight cancer. Helping the healthiness is that the dishes are usually prepared by light steam or by stir-frying. They also practice something called Hara Hachi – … Continue reading →