The amino acid that USHERS IN SWEET, DEEP SLEEP
We could all use some help getting quality sleep from time to time - especially during the busy, stressful holiday season. Thankfully, an amino acid called 5-HTP has been proven to increase your time spent in deep, restorative sleep by 53%. And there are no side...
The Delicious Way to THWART VIRUSES FROM TAKING HOLD
Selenium is the most important mineral you're probably not taking. Why? The immune system requires selenium to produce proteins that prevent viruses from mutating in the body-without enough, it can't fight off infection. To sidestep viral infections, I recommend...
Sip Water This Way FOR AGELESS SKIN
You've probably heard to drink more water for beautiful skin. That's because even minor dehydration dries out skin, emphasizing wrinkles. But just how much and how often should you hydrate? The skin needs water throughout the day to remain plump and healthy. That's...
Delicious Way to ELIMINATE PUFFY HANDS AND FEET
If you've ever felt tired and noticed unusual swelling in your hands and feet, your kidneys may need a little love. My favorite kidney-soothing trick: sipping two cups of dandelion tea each day. This bittersweet brew contains powerful diuretic compounds that stimulate...
The Delicious Way to ELIMINATE JOINT PAIN
Until recently, doctors believed the cartilage that cushions our joints could not be repaired once it was injured. But now new science suggests we can prevent damage to and even heal cartilage. The secret? Bone broth, which is rich in the cartilage-supporting nutrient...
Tasty Way to BOOST HEART HEALTH & AGE IN REVERSE
Whether you sip it hot or over ice, hibiscus tea is loaded with flavonoids that prevent plaque buildup in the heart enough to cut your risk of high blood pressure and heart disease by 50%, adding four healthy years to your life, say Cleveland Clinic researchers. And...
Gargle Daily to ELIMINATE HEADACHES
The vagus nerve connects your brain to many organs throughout the body, including the heart, lungs and gut. Stimulating it has been shown to help treat a wide variety of health conditions, including chronic headaches and migraines. Since this all-important nerve is...
The Veggies That BANISH FAT, FOG AND FATIGUE – FAST
If you find yourself feeling tired and foggy lately, your liver may be to blame. As many as 80% of women have fat buildup in the all-important organ, which causes a pileup of toxins that leave us feeling fatigued. To the rescue: bitter foods. They help restore liver...
Natural Way to DODGE VIRUSES THIS SICK SEASON
Magnesium is in high demand in your body when you are under any kind of stress – including when you're trying to fight off an illness. During cold and flu season, it's especially important to make sure your levels are topped up, because magnesium increases the...
The Flavor Booster That STRENGTHENS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
This tangy condiment is packed with vitamin C, digestive enzymes and potent probiotics that work together to boost immunity.
