Author: ESS_Naples
Lowering Your Cholesterol May Not Prevent Heart Disease
In the “old” days LDL was considered “bad” cholesterol . . . . HDL, on the other hand, was traditionally believed to be “good” cholesterol . . . The p [...]
Keeping Your Bones Healthy for Life
The current approach to osteoporosis illustrates two of the biggest problems in medicine today.
Drug Therapy
First is the myth that only drug the [...]
Should I Take Nutritional Supplements?
There is no absolute answer to whether or not supplementation is necessary, as it depends on the relative case. To err on the side of caution…no it is [...]
Why Am I So Sensitive to Chemicals?
As a young child, I remember being allowed by my parents to run ahead through the department store’s perfume section as long as I waited on the other [...]
Choose Love, Not Fear
When things get stressful in relationships, it is not uncommon for there to be an outburst of anger. Someone gets angry and exhibits behavior that can [...]
A Peek at Parsnips
It may look similar to a carrot and comes from the carrot family, but parsnips are quite a different vegetable. Because they have no beta-carotene, p [...]
It’s More Than Just a Knock on the Head
Concussions and head injuries are all over the news lately, especially now that football season is in full swing. They’ve even made their way to the s [...]
Hypnosis: Discover the Secret to Effortless Weight Loss
It’s that most wonderful time of year again. The leaves have fallen from the trees and the temperature of the air is cool and crisp. The dark evening [...]
Struggling with Infertility: Try a Natural Approach
It is estimated that over 12% of reproductive age women struggle with infertility. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of [...]
Weight Loss – Is There A Magic Bullet?
Some Disturbing Facts:
More than 2 in 3 adults are considered to be overweight or obese.
More than 1 in 3 adults are considered to be obese.
Mor [...]
Anew You Skincare & Wellness Celebrates 10 Years!
This business spotlight is our first in a series recognizing local holistic practitioners and businesses that are celebrating 10 years in 2017. I had [...]
A New Year’s Veggie Resolution
January is the month of resolutions. Each year a significant portion of resolutions have to do with dieting and weight loss. Yet you have probably he [...]
What is the Right Diet and Exercise for Weight Loss? Let Your DNA Decide
Whether your knowledge of DNA only extends as far as your high school biology class or you’re a PhD student elbows deep in genetic research, it’s univ [...]
New Year’s Resolution: Healthy Meal Planning
New Year’s resolution time is upon us! For many us, this includes making promises to ourselves to be healthy this year—to eat healthier and make a str [...]
Leveraging the Natural Power of the Mind to Conceive
The infertility statistics in the United States are a bit inconsistent, depending on the source you reference, but let’s face it, if you’re someone wh [...]
The O-Shot: The Next Generation in Natural Treatment for Sexual Dysfunction
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments are becoming a popular option for giving a naturally based, biological boost to the healing process. Platelet ce [...]
7 Steps for Healthy Conception with TCM
More than six million couples are diagnosed with infertility, and more than nine million are seeking treatment for infertility in the US each year. Th [...]
The #1 Factor in Successful Weight Loss
Do you know what is the number one determining factor in successful weight loss and maintenance? It’s probably not what you think like eating healthy, [...]
STRESS ADAPTATION: Understanding Our Body’s Response to Stress
Hans Selye, an endocrinologist from Vienna, Austria was one of the first to describe how stress affects the body. He even coined the term “stress” th [...]
Boosting the Immune System with Natural Remedies (Part 2)
Your immune system is made, not born. New research dispels the belief that the strength of the body’s defense system is genetically programmed . . . [...]
A Butter Like No Other
You’ve heard of coconut oil, but what are these jars of coconut butter that stores are displaying these days? Often labeled as “coconut manna”, cocon [...]
Paleo Chocolate Bread
How many of us are trying to reduce our grain? It’s a tough effort for sure, particularly for those afternoon carb cravings that we get on a daily bas [...]
Is Anxiety the Cause of Your Insomnia?
It’s been a long, busy day. Meetings at work meant that you accomplished almost nothing else. Then, you arrived home and had to cook dinner, handle ch [...]
The Link Between Impaired Sleep and Metabolic Syndrome
Impaired sleep is a chief contributor to metabolic conditions such as obesity and diabetes. This holds true regardless of the type of sleep difficulti [...]