Tropical Traditions – Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
A few weeks ago I received a very generous 32 ounce jar of Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil and have been using one tablespoon of this delicious oil each time I enjoy coffee. I usually have two cups of coffee in the morning which means I have two tablespoons of coconut oil. Living…
Read MoreRare disease attacks, burns woman’s skin
Young mother has 30 percent chance of survival ST. PETERSBURG – Two weeks ago, Yasmin Hernandez was a vibrant, loving woman, devoted wife and mother of five young children. Now, she lies in a hospital bed, heavily sedated, because her skin is burning from the inside out. And her family is asking for prayers. Hernandez…
Read MoreMedicine-Cabinet Makeover
By: Jennifer Pirtle This medicine-cabinet makeover will replace your conventional cures with healthier options. Whether you’re plagued by headache pain or only occasionally bothered by a case of the sniffles, your medicine cabinet is probably the first place you turn to for relief. But are its contents the best choices for your health? Consider replacing…
Read MoreNew Hair, New Personality?
By Jackie Silver Wearing a wig is a fast and fun way to change your look for the evening or anytime you want. You don’t have to be suffering hair loss to wear a wig. Wearing a wig can be a quick and beautiful way to be “fashion-ready” when you don’t have time to wash,…
Read MoreCrawford: ‘Cosmetic surgery is unsexy’
By Rebecca Davies Cindy Crawford has revealed that she considers cosmetic surgery unsexy. The 43-year-old supermodel, who is married to Rande Gerber, said that he and their mutual friend George Clooney cannot understand why any woman would want to alter their appearance with plastic surgery. Crawford told GQ magazine: “If you’re not careful you end…
Read MoreVitamin C As An Antiviral, It’s All About the Dose
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, December 3, 2009 Vitamin C As An Antiviral: It’s All About Dose (OMNS, December 3, 2009) One of the most frequent questions from Orthomolecular Medicine News Service readers is, Just how much vitamin C should I take? Our bodies cannot make vitamin C (ascorbate), although most animals can.…
Read MoreModel’s death highlights plastic surgery risks
We send our condolences to the family of Solange Magnano. Please keep in mind that plastic surgery is real surgery with all the risks that accompany major surgery. By Mark Tutton, CNN STORY HIGHLIGHTS * Model Solange Magnano died after complications following plastic surgery * Injecting fat or silicone into the buttocks can lead to…
Read MoreYour Complexion Reveals How Good Your Diet and Health Is
Posted by: Dr. Mercola Researchers have found that your complexion affects how healthy, and therefore how attractive, you appear. What’s more, your diet may be crucial to achieving the most desirable complexion. Using specialist computer software, study participants were asked to manipulate the skin color of male and female Caucasian faces to make them look…
Read MoreHealth Food for the Brain
By Jackie Silver Besides the many nutritious components of the egg that we’re already familiar with – high protein, low fat – there’s a fatty acid in egg yolk that appears to help the aging brain stay healthy. Arachidonic Acid (ARA) is a type of Omega-6 fatty acid present in egg yolk that helps maintain…
Read MoreWe Must Remain Cute at All Times
When I was in St Louis recently my friend Karen and I met a very attractive African- American woman who caught my eye. I instantly fell in love with her – she was so kind and wonderful to us – and before we departed her company, we warmly embraced and she whispered, “remember, we must remain…
Read MoreA Grateful Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Gratitude by Jackie Silver, AgingBackwards.com Thanksgiving is a time to slow down, bond with family and friends, eat and talk turkey, and to give thanks, of course. It’s a day where diets go out the window and, usually, so does exercise. Here are a few exercises of a different type – gratitude exercises. We…
Read MoreBut Her Face!
A few weeks ago over lunch with my dear friend, Linda Booth, she related a story about seeing this gorgeous woman at her gym. The woman had gleaming, long blonde hair, her figure was envious – in fact, Linda thought this beauty must have only been in her early 30’s because she looked so marvelously…
Read MoreUp Time America
If you see injustice, STAND UP If something needs to be said, SPEAK UP If you make an appointment, SHOW UP If you make a mistake, FESS UP If you’re overstepping, BACK UP If you get behind, CATCH UP If they knock you down, GET UP If you’re out of line, STRAIGHTEN UP When your…
Read MoreSoldiers Given Onions, Garlic to Fight H1N1 Flu
Here’s a novel idea to fight the flu naturally without one stick! As long known, what we eat impacts our good health; using onions and garlic are known to boost our immune system. CHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s army is feeding its soldiers onions and garlic to help them ward off swine flu. Defense Ministry chief…
Read MoreHilarious Flu Video
In this entertaining video from Canada, the announcer whips up a batch of flu vaccine in a blender. It’s very funny – and not as far out as you might think! Original post “http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/11/10/Hilarious-Swine-Flu-Video.aspx”>
Read More5 Steps Could Add 22 Years to Your Life
By Alison Granell, Men’s Health Men’s Health 1. Next time you’re asked, “Soup or salad?” order the salad. +2 years Italian researchers found that eating as little as 1 cup of raw vegetables daily can add two years to your life. Why raw? Cooking can deplete up to 30 percent of the antioxidants in vegetables.…
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