Easy way to THICKEN UP THINNING HAIR
The secret to full, gorgeous hair? Flaxseed oil! This cooking oil is rich in vitamins B and E, which nourish hair follicles to power up growth and ensure new strands are stronger and less prone to damage. Meanwhile, the fatty acids in flax oil protect against...
Delicious way to SPEED METABOLISM
Your morning cup of coffee can help you lose weight-especially if you choose a light roast! Coffee's secret weapon is chlorogenic acid, a compound that instructs fat cells to burn stored fat for fuel, balances blood sugar and dials back cravings. Chlorogenic acid...
A brilliant way to WARD OFF VIRAL INFECTIONS
Colloidal silver, which is water infused with particles of the metal, is a highly effective germ-killer and antimicrobial that has historically been used for health and healing. The very same silver used to make everything from jewelry to fine silverware can also be...
The duo that BOOSTS IMMUNITY
Echinacea and elderberry taken daily speeds healing from viral infections. In a study of flu sufferers, supplementing with both daily eased symptoms as effectively as the antiviral medication Tamiflu, plus shortened illness duration. In other studies, the combo was...
The easy way to END SUGAR CRAVINGS
If you're like most women, cold weather means more cravings for sweet, sugary foods. The easy fix that'll reset your appetite: fermented foods. That's because sauerkraut, kombucha, miso paste and other fermented foods contain probiotic bacteria that colonize the gut,...
Simple way to PROTECT MEMORY
As researchers learn more about Alzheimer's disease, one thing is clear: The plaques that build up in the brain and cause symptoms of dementia are strongly connected with low thiamine levels. In fact, in an animal study, Cornell researchers found that thiamine...
The spa-aah way to BOOST IMMUNITY
A relaxing, infused bath can super-charge immunity. How it works: Soaking in warm water spiked with apple cider vinegar raises the body's pH to an optimal level, which makes the body a less hospitable environment for bacteria and viruses. I recommend doing the...
The sweet way to SLOW AND REVERSE BONE LOSS
Women over 40 lose up to 1 % of bone density annually, which can lead to increased risk of fractures and decreased mobility. The delicious fix: prunes! These sweet, fiber-filled gems are loaded with boron, vitamin K, potassium and magnesium, nutrients that work in...
Hum a Christmas Carol to SETTLE AN UPSET STOMACH
The vagus nerve connects your brain to many organs throughout the body, including the heart, lungs and stomach. Stimulating this all-important nerve has been shown to help treat a wide variety of health conditions, including depression, anxiety and GI distress. The...
The delicious sip that BOOSTS IMMUNITY AGAINST VIRUSES
Hibiscus tea is nature's secret against sick season! The tart-berry tea is loaded with ascorbic acid, which helps improve the immune system. How it works: Ascorbic acid stimulates a reaction inside cells that kills viruses, then repairs the cells and strengthens them...
