Posts by Kelley Herring
The Best Oil for Your Health (and You’ve Never Heard of It)
If you think all vegetable oil is created equal, think again. In fact, if you’re using the wrong oils in your cooking, you could be aging faster than you should, developing serious hormonal problems, “gumming” up your pipes, and even encouraging cancer. Today, I’d like to introduce you to one of the healthiest oils you…
Read MoreThe Backyard Detox
Last week, I was leafing through a natural health publication and couldn’t help but notice that detox foot pads, hydrotherapy, cleansing greens, and detox elixirs filled the majority of the ad spaces. It’s true that our bodies are exposed to more toxins now than ever. And we do need to be aware of this fact.…
Read MorePower Up Your Workout With 8 Pre-Workout Snacks
You can boost your performance, improve your stamina, and keep your energy high during your workouts just by having a well-balanced “munch” before you head to the gym. Last week, I gave you some guidelines for putting together snacks that will make you feel fueled instead of full. But if you aren’t quite sure how…
Read MoreDear ETR: “What is a good pre-workout snack?”
“I greatly appreciate Kelley Herring’s articles in ETR and Total Health Breakthroughs – and her great recipes. (Many are standard fare on my weekly menus.) “Kelley’s article regarding post-workout fueling was another good reminder of a ‘don’t’ for people working to get fit. My question: What is a good pre-workout ’snack’? I get up early…
Read MoreHow to Monitor One of the Most Important Factors in Your Health
Because blood sugar is one of the most important factors in your overall health, you might think getting tests is a good way to keep it in check. You’d be right on that count. But you might be surprised to know that the best test may not be one you’re familiar with. I’ve been getting…
Read MoreDoing This After You Exercise Kills the Benefits
A friend of mine spends hours in the gym each week, but hasn’t been able to get a single pound or inch to budge. Despite her clean diet (I’ve checked her cupboards) and doing the “right” kind of exercise, she can’t seem to reach her fitness goals. Why not? Looking for clues, I asked her…
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure? Get More of This Mineral
High blood pressure? Drop the mercury a notch by getting more potassium in your diet. In a recent scientific review published in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension, researchers evaluated the literature for blood pressure studies on potassium, calcium, and magnesium. While all three of these nutrients help lower blood pressure, potassium was found to be of special importance.…
Read MoreGet The Lead Out!
Nearly 17 million people worldwide suffer from stroke each year. But nearly half of those strokes could be prevented just by eliminating one thing.
Read More2 Ways to Slash Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a frightening specter for any woman, but you can take steps to prevent it by making simple lifestyle modifications. Getting enough sun and enough sleep helps. So does limiting the toxins you take in and increasing the antioxidants in your diet.
Read MoreCancer Causers and Fighters in Your Diet
The foods you eat can make you overweight and prone to disease. But they can also help you stay lean and trim… and keep serious health problems at bay.
Read MoreAre Obesogens Making You Fat?
It’s estimated that 300 million people in the world are obese.
While we know that eating too much food (and the wrong kind, at that) and not getting enough exercise are the primary causes of the obesity epidemic, researchers have discovered another factor: obesogens.
Slash Inflammation With This Vitamin
Reducing inflammation in your body is one of the best ways to guard against chronic disease. In fact, inflammation has been linked with everything from Alzheimer’s to cancer.
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