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Understanding Adrenal Health: Your Body Will Love You for It!

April 23, 2013 By Brian Childers Leave a Comment

When thinking about the state of your health, when was the last time you thought about the health of your adrenals. Typically, when I think about health, I think about cardiovascular health, immune health, digestive health, blood sugar management – the list goes on and one. And you’ll see huge sections in health food stores dedicated to these specific categories. However, adrenal health is largely overlooked. And I cannot remember the last time I saw a meaningful area in a health food store dedicated to adrenal health. Your adrenal glands are the two walnut-sized endocrine glands on top … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Supplements Tagged With: adrenal health, b vitamins, dmae, fish oil, vitamin c

Heart Health Supplements have Profound Impact

February 18, 2013 By Mark Becker 1 Comment

As the invincibility of youth gives way to the reality of aging, one key issue on the mind of any man or woman entering their middle aged years is cardiovascular health. Everyone understands the importance of eating nutritious foods. This impacts your weight, your energy level and, ultimately, your cardiovascular health. However, in this day and age of processed foods, what are we REALLY putting into our bodies? According to WebMD.com, Americans spend $20 billion dollars annually on herbs and supplements And heart health supplements top the list. They range from fish oil to flaxseed oil to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cardiovascular Health, Heart Health, Supplements Tagged With: Cardiovascular Health, heart health, supplements

Weight Management Still the Heavyweight Health Problem

November 7, 2012 By Mark Becker Leave a Comment

Health professionals have long debated the best approach to maintain an ideal weight. And it is safe to say that most agree you need to find the right balance of calories and activity to stay at a healthy weight. Maintaining a healthy weight will not only help you look great all year long, it will also go a long way to offset the risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure and other diet-related conditions. The number of calories you need to maintain a weight that is right for you depends on several factors. Before we get into those factors, it is important to note that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Digestive Health, Eating Healthy Tagged With: childhood obesity epidemic, fiber rich diet, green coffee beans, green tea extract, how to lose fat, Nutrition

All-New: Dietary Choices Clearly the Path to Healthy Aging

September 24, 2012 By Mark Becker Leave a Comment

The more health researchers discover about aging-nutrition, the more it becomes glaringly apparent that dietary choices are vital to delaying the beginning of aging and diseases associated with aging. Not only is nutrition our “fountain of youth”, the opposite can also be said – what we eat can speed up the aging process. So, if you are still searching for that next great diet or pill, stop now and start eating a good diet, because facts are facts: food will either speed aging or slow it. In fact, many health professionals claim that age related disease and deterioration of the body … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eating Healthy Tagged With: Anti-Aging, free radical damage, high blood pressure, inflammation, oxidation

Fitness Tips for Frequent Travelers

August 23, 2012 By Mark Maraist 1 Comment

I have travelled extensively through my almost 20 year professional career, first as an auditor…then as a senior finance executive, and now as an entrepreneur. On average, I was away from home about 33% of the nights during this period….but some years I was away 75% of the time! Yet, throughout my life, particularly over the past 20 years, I have maintained myself in good physical health. I can still bench over 300 lbs., have a 10+ inch measurement differential between my chest and waist, and I can run a pretty respectable clip in the one minute mile. Staying in shape can be a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness Tagged With: fitness for travel

Childhood Obesity: How do Parents Impact this Epidemic?

July 15, 2012 By Mark Becker 3 Comments

As I begin to formulate my thoughts for this column, I find myself thinking about my 6- and 7-year old boys Nick and Noah. I also think about spending my entire childhood overweight. I think about what I experienced from both a physical and psychological perspective. And I don’t want my boys to ever have to go through that. One of the major challenges a parent faces every day is providing their kids with healthy foods to eat. It is not only a struggle for parents to provide healthy foods for their children, but it is equally as challenging getting kids to consume those healthy foods. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Childhood Obesity Tagged With: childhood obesity epidemic, exercise habits, parental contribution, refined foods, sugars

ADHD: Providing Answers to this Complex Condition

June 12, 2012 By Mark Becker 5 Comments

Can you imagine suffering from a condition that makes focusing on everyday activities challenging? That is what people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face every day. ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, and in some cases, are overly active. They typically have trouble getting organized, staying focused and making realistic plans. They may be fidgety, noisy and unable to adapt … [Read more...]

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Consider Exercise Therapy for Your Autistic Child

May 14, 2012 By Mark Becker Leave a Comment

Consider Exercise Therapy for Your Autistic Child I have been writing articles focusing on exercise for almost a decade. During this time, I have lived a life of health and wellness that has included a disciplined exercise regimen. I have personally experienced the many benefits exercise has to offer. And I express these experiences in my articles. Yet I often wonder if I will run out of material to write about. However, my monthly research continues to uncover new and compelling information on the impact exercise has on a wide range of health conditions for both children and adults. And … [Read more...]