Daily Health Tips

Daily Health Tips update for May 6:

It’s important to give your liver and digestive system a rest once in a while by cutting out irritants like meats, processed foods, dairy, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and gluten in favor of detoxifying liquids and raw, whole foods. So, after a long winter of stockpiling carbs, heavy meats and possibly a little too much alcohol, spring is the perfect time to kick your body into high gear and rid yourself of the toxins you’ve accumulated with a cleanse. If you’ve...

Daily Health Tips update for May 5:

The heart. It’s a symbol for love and life, but how much do you really know about it? More importantly, how much do you know about your own heart health? Would you know if you or a loved one were having a heart attack? Let’s test your knowledge and see just how much you need to know about the heart.

A heart healthy diet should include what percentage of fat?

1. 5%
2. 10%
3. 25%

To reduce your risk of heart disease, you should be getting about how many minutes of exercise per...

Daily Health Tips update for May 4:

Has your bedroom become a little chilly? Is your e-reader getting turned on more than you are? It might be time to put down the Kindle and add some fire to your own love life. Here are a few ways to remind the love of your life just how much he or she means to you and some ideas to spice up an old routine.

• Men often don’t get the social compliments women receive in their daily lives. “Cute haircut” and “great outfit” don’t often fly past him, so consider pumping...

Daily Health Tips update for May 3:

The vitamin B12 bandwagon has been cruising along at a steady speed for some time now, but it might be time to start putting your money where your mouth is and take a gamble on the health benefits of this amazing vitamin.

• Pick me up. Vitamin B12 may help alleviate depression by working with a compound that makes serotonin, which gives the brain an all over good feeling.

• Sing me a lullaby. B12 can also help increase melatonin, the hormone responsible for you...

Daily Health Tips update for May 2:

Did you know there are over 100 different types of arthritis that can affect a variety of ages and walks of life? The causes of these different types of arthritis can be a result of an autoimmune disease, broken bones, general wear and tear on joints or an infection, but can also be linked to genetics and lifestyle. It’s true that arthritis can be treated, but studies suggest it may even be preventable by making a few small changes to your daily life.

• Eat a...

Daily Health Tips update for May 1:

You’ve heard of lysine and have probably even seen it in the vitamin aisle, but what the heck is it and what can it do for you? Lysine is an essential amino acid, which means we need it, but it’s not found in our bodies naturally, so we have it get it from sources like meat, fish, eggs, avocados, nuts and dairy products. We usually manage to get enough of it to keep ourselves healthy, but here are four interesting benefits that might make you...

Daily Health Tips update for April 30:

As the story goes, horny goat weed got its name after a farmer noticed his goats became a bit more amorous after grazing in a particular field with a particular plant growing along the hillside. In other words, it does what the name implies. But does it really work?

An herbal supplement, horny goat weed has been a go-to formula for Chinese herbalists as a natural means to fuel the sexual energy of both men and women. And according to the reviews, yes, it...

Daily Health Tips update for April 29:

According to the National Institutes of Health, if you have three out of five of these signs, you could have insulin resistance (also known as Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X):

• Fasting blood sugar of 100 or higher
• Blood pressure of 130/80 or higher
• A blood triglyceride level of 150 or more
• An HDL level of less than 50 for women or less than 40 for men
• A 35+ inch waist if you’re a woman or a 40+ inch waist if you’re a man

Source: Outsmart Diabetes

Daily Health Tips update for April 28:

Did you know you can slow the absorption of sugar just by using the natural power of food? Believe it or not, this doesn’t involve any extreme or gimmicky diets, just some basic tips of what to eat and when to eat it. Check out these 6 sugar-blocking tips:

1. Eat a fatty snack up to 30 minutes before a meal. A teaspoon of nuts or cheese will trigger the pyloric valve between your stomach and small intestine. This valve regulates the flow of food to help slow...

Daily Health Tips update for April 27:

Get ready for a grim statistic: if current nutrition and exercise trends persist, up to 75% of men and 52% of women will have Type II diabetes or prediabetes by 2020, according to researchers at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Here are 6 ways to help prevent becoming part of that statistic:

• Hit the gym and boost your lean muscle mass. Do 30 minutes of cardio 5 times a week and incorporate resistance training into your weekly exercise...