Celiac Disease and the Raw Food Diet

Celiac disease is a serious condition but it is one that can be managed through a healthy diet. In addition to removing gluten from your diet, you may also find it helpful to switch to eating raw foods. Keep reading to learn more. Prevalence of Celiac Disease In keeping up with recent health and fitness…

How Do Stress and Anxiety Affect Brain Health and Productivity?

Weve all had those days where we simply dont have a moment to breathe. After you drop the kids off at school you have to pick up the dry cleaning and get to work yourself. In addition to picking the kids up from school, you also have to run to the store and get dinner…

Natural Solutions to Get Rid of Gas and Bloating

So, lets get the twitters out of the way. Gas, flatulence, farts, passing wind, the toots it happens to all of us. Its normal to pass gas 12 25 times per day, so dont be embarrassed. I am sure even the Dalai Lama toots on occasion. But what is unnatural and unnecessary is when it…

The Serious Side Effects of Drinking Bottled Water

In the past few decades, bottled water has become a mainstay in the fitness community. It is not uncommon to see runners with a plastic bottle in their hand or belt pack. Some companies even make tiny bottles marketed to the parents of toddlers, or flavored waters with sugar and extra chemicals (aka vitamins). You…

You Can’t Afford to Miss Your Daily Ration of Garlic – Find Out Why

You have probably heard the saying an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Many people interpret this to mean that a healthy diet is the key to good health. You may be surprised to find, however, that it applies to other foods as well and that it can be taken quite literally. A Clove…

Difference Between Emotional and Mental Health

When it comes to your health, you are probably more likely to consider things like your fitness level, your digestion and how you physically feel on a regular basis. What you may not realize, however, is that your mental and emotional state plays a role in your health as well. Keep reading to learn more…

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One of the most frequent requests I receive from MHLC readers is for tips on how to boost their metabolism. Increasing the speed at which your body burns calories makes weight loss easier. When your metabolism is sluggish, weight sticks around, even if you make an effort to eat right or exercise. Successful weight loss…

17 Year Old Girl Beats Cancer By Going Raw

A 17-year-old girls brain cancer is in remission and she credits her diet for the amazing improvement. When she was just 13 years old, doctors diagnosed Meghan Sherow with stage 3 brain cancer. They said the disease was most likely fatal unless Meghan followed an aggressive treatment regimen of chemotherapy and radiation. Even with those…

If You Wouldn’t Eat Your Yoga Mat, Don’t Eat Some Bread

You wouldnt think that your piece of daily bread will have anything common with your Yoga mat. Have you ever noticed your store bought bread stays fresh longer than it used to? You dont have to worry quite as much that its going to go moldy and stale while it sits in the pantry and…

Juicing Combinations for Maximum Benefits

Juice cleanses detoxify and nourish the body. They can help you think more clearly, have more energy, and in the long run can give your appearance a youthful, healthy glow. Many juice cleanse programs recommend drinking 6 juices each day. If youre planning on doing this for 3, 5 or 7 days or even one…