Spooky, Scary Soy Monster or Men, How Does Soy Affect Your Sperm?
“The body can deal with soy only if eaten occasionally and in small amounts.”—Jessica Stamm, Stamm Nutrition Sperm Health In Question I have received an unusual number of inquiries regarding sperm health. I’m not sure what it is about the fall that makes men so urgently concerned about sperm health, but I’m happy to help answer their […]
Yoga Is For Everyone
Not Just for The Flexible For those who think yoga is not for them: “We may not all be flexible of body, but we can all be flexible of mind.”—Charity Poole When I first began a dedicated yoga practice, I was stiff, inflexible, and lacking in confidence. What I did have going for me was […]
Keep on Moving: The Power of Sprinting
Finding a Place to Go Sprinting Sprinting is one of the best exercises for you. No matter where you live, you can find a place near you to go for a quick sprint. All right, not everyone has access to a beach and can unabashedly chase large flocks of seagulls, but the possibilities are not […]
Castor Oil: A Must Have Product
What is Castor Oil? “Castor Oil is one of nature’s best kept secrets! Renowned for its hydrating and moisturizing properties, it is also being utilized for a variety of health complaints.”—Dr. Bruce Baar, Baar.com Native to India, Africa and Central America, Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained by pressing the seeds of the Castor […]
Home-Made Kombucha: Good for Your Health and for Your Wallet
Kombucha originated in Manchuria. It later propagated to Russia and from there to the rest of the world. Kombucha was extremely popular as a health beverage in China in the 1950’s and 60’s. Many families grew kombucha at home.—from our TIPS FOR WHOLESOME LIVING Series, by Jessica Stamm, MS CCN After 7 years of spending way too much […]
Stress Busters: Turn-Up the Heat—Relieve the Stress
An Innovative Alternative to Deal with Stress “Chronic stress has turned our nervous system completely upside down,” says mind-body and nutrition expert, Dr. Ginger. www.drginger.com Dr. Ginger is founder and C.E.O. of Dr.Ginger, LLC., a wellness consulting company known for its unique approach to turning around disease in as little as 30 days and strategically taming escalating […]
Chocolate Shake In-‘n-Out Style But Good-For-You
“Double-double and Fries, Animal Style, with a Chocolate Shake, Please” When I first arrived in California, many moons ago, one of the first places I was taken to eat was the In-n-Out in North Hollywood. I will never forget it—because it’s still there to this day! The challenge was to try their cheeseburger and one […]
nuts about nuts: HEALTHY NUTELLA®
Nutella@: one of America’s Childhood Favorites Nuts Paste In our nuts-about-nuts section, we have decided to address the subject of Nutella®. Now, of course, Nutella® is a childhood favorite for most Americans, but now that so many have adopted healthier lifestyles, it is always best to avoid processed foods which contain ingredients that are not the best for your health. […]
How to Have a Better Posture by Dr. Giancarlo Licata
SIT UP STRAIGHT! says the mom to the slouching teenager, attempting to help him or her have a better posture. Just hearing those 3 words may make some of us remember our childhood. A slumping teenager in a sitting or standing position is nothing new. Parents have been trying to get their kids to stand up […]
Your Body’s Health is in Your Hands—by Flávio Passos
Taking Your Health Into Your Hands A few quotes by Flávio Passos on taking your health into your hands: “The quality of your choices determines the quality of your life.” “The mind is made up of the information it receives. The body, of the nutrition it receives. You choose the raw materials.” Flávio Passos is […]