February Consumer Tech
February Consumer Tech From Tech50+ compiled by Marc Burstein. New Health-Related Tech ProSense 307 – is one of a new line of Epson GPS watches running from $99 to $399 with different features including battery life, display and whether they are waterproof or not. The ProSense 307 is in the middle of the pack, with […]
Toothpaste
The mouth is one of the most absorbent places in the body and the reason why some medications are administered sublingually, or under the tongue. So think about what’s in our toothpaste, how much of it we and our kids swallow! Triclosan, found in toothpaste, is an antibacterial chemical linked to antibiotic resistance and endocrine […]
Don’t Shake It!
The human body is designed to eat food. Every time we eat is an opportunity to nourish and heal our bodies. Digestion starts before the food goes into our mouth. The production of saliva means there are digestive juices to chew, to use the muscles of our jaws and teeth to break down food so […]
Protein
Protein How much protein do we really need? High protein diets, like The Paleo diet, are popular because people are losing weight and feeling better on these regimens. Like carbohydrates and fat, protein is a “macronutrient.” We need relatively large amounts of it to stay healthy. Unlike carbohydrates and fat, the body does not store […]
Detox Bath
Detox Bath Were exposed to thousands of toxins every day. Starting with a shower in water contaminated with chlorine and pollutants, using soap and shampoo loaded with chemicals, fluoride in the toothpaste and then breakfast where we are exposed to pesticides, Genetically Modified Organisms, hormones, antibiotics and nitrates And we haven’t even left the house! The […]
Hunger is Good
Hungry is good The key to maintaining our weight and our health starts by understanding our need for food. Why we get hungry is a question I hear a lot. We get hungry for many reasons. The bottom line is, the human body is designed to get hungry so that we feed it. We need […]
Eating right can control or manage anxiety
Eating right can control or manage anxiety (First of a three part series) By Amy Eller Our world is in a state of upheaval. Right now, for many of us, worry and fear are constant and overwhelming. What we eat can help us manage anxiety. Drink water. Dehydration is a leading cause of anxiety. Read […]
Expert Advisor’s Quick Guide to Lifestyle, Health, and Personal Finance
Advice from DFA experts Bob Plunkett and Amy Eller. The Sooner the Better By Bob Plunkett When it comes to retirement, nothing beats the phrase – “the sooner the better.” And yet, most Americans hold off on saving for retirement. Even though they know it’s against their best interests. So Prudential Financial decided to find […]