Rutin is a plant compound with hugely strong antioxidant properties. These properties protect cell damage from free radicals (some of which can cause cancer).   Research has shown that rutin helps in treating high blood pressure, diabetes and elevated cholesterol. It is a super anti-inflammatory supplement, also. This helps in treating both types of arthritis as well as general chronic pain.   Rutin naturally occurs in apples, onions and buckwheat. (I had buckwheat pancakes a

Parts 1 and 3 ran in the January 16 and January 23 issues.   This is the final installment of the steps to a longer and healthier life, but make no mistake, spiritual health plays into it, as well. I will do a bullet pointer on that aspect in the future.   13) Try to avoid ultra-processed foods. Cook fresh and from scratch as much as possible and use the YUKA app when shopping. This is an app you can scan the product bar code and it will tell you if it is a waste of consumpti

7) Maintain a purpose in life as having a strong purpose definitely extends life! A plethora of good reasons to awake is linked to a busier and healthier brain and heart aging. A purposeful life is associated with a lowered early mortality risk.   8) Spend time with loved ones as social connection improves longevity by supporting healthy levels of stress hormones and immune system function. It aids in boosting mental health, brain health and cardio health. Strong family (bloo

Living a LONG life isn’t so great unless it is a QUALITY life. We are fortunate to have access to decades of research along these lines that amplify “prevention” which utilizes nutrition, exercise (just being consistently active), then all the strides made, also, with the electromagnetic therapy. All this enhances our quality of life!   As well, it is never too late to implement better and informed lifestyles and habits to ensure better health and to up the odds of a longer a

Jesus taught with parables in hopes of expediting the “dot connecting,” and so shall I with my column title.    “Loaded for bear” is a mother who fastidiously and methodically researches her hypothesis via any and every medical internet avenue that is available—with successful results. The “jammed rifle” is the corporations/enforcers (doctors) who are so full of fear (of their corporate bosses), ego and pride that they will not partner with patients or their loved ones in an

YOUR FAMILY'S HEALTH & WELLNESS It would be great to see the landscape change from all the “New Year’s resolutions” that have been trashed or abandoned. There is a methodology to stop these unattainable goals in their tracks!   First off—not sure who started all of this or when. It is purported that it was enacted around 4,000 years back by the Babylonians making promises to their gods during their 12-day New Year Festival. This practice traveled to the Romans honoring Janus

Most of us eat too many good things, so even folks who do not normally have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease can manifest symptoms.

I am no Spring chicken but can safely say that in my entire lifespan, I have neither known anyone or heard anyone say, in passing, that they have ever tasted or consumed a persimmon! After reading about them, I’m looking forward to tasting one.   We have never heard of a persimmon pie OR persimmon jam—like—what is the deal? It seems there are two types of the fruit; one version called “Fuyu” and the second referred to as “Hachiya.” They are a great source of fiber and loaded

Well, to my thinking, there hasn’t been near enough “fuss” made about this remarkable diet! I had to learn about it from tagging along to my boyfriend’s doctor visit. For a doctor to be so matter of fact about this and state in a very cut and dry fashion, “This is a life extension tool” simply was enough for me to investigate.   The DASH acronym stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.” There are so many “pluses” to this way of eating. For one, it includes ALL the

DLPA is a non-prescription amino acid analgesic. It is rather costly for an effective dose, and practitioners normally use it just for chronic pain that has been unresponsive to other products or measures.

Essential oils as defined would be oils derived from flowers or herbs whose purpose is to heal cells, tissues, organs and then, finally, systems.

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.   By now, pretty much everyone is aware of this insidious “evil.” This is merely my opinion, but I fervently believe that as well as parents educating children on this disorder, it needs to be tackled in the schools.   Of course, the root of domestic violence is narcissism, so that, in itself, must be taught so as to easily recognize the signs. The problem with this is that a diabolical mind that is disciplined can “turn their behavi

Ginger has been used medicinally for more than 50 centuries and is considered a safe herb with no serious side effects when taken by a healthy individual and one not taking a plethora of prescripts.

The most well-known of all antioxidants would be beta-carotene. In the latter years, scientists have discovered yet another “power punch” anti-oxidant from the carotenoid family called lycopene.

There are seven basic types of magnesium, and it is generally categorized as an electrolyte. Magnesium is touted for the role it plays in...

As Charlie Kirk stated, “Once dialogue ceases, murder ensues.”

The cause or origin of BPPV is due to small calcium carbonate crystal formation in the inner ear (commonly called “inner ear rocks”).

Ibogaine is a psychoactive compound derived from the Iboga shrub root that has been used (since the ‘70s in the modern countries) to...

This may be a “stretch” for a proverbial health column but it does very much play into several health venues. It spans emotional,...

Another good reason to make our own sunscreen is to be able to avoid extra and unneeded/harmful chemicals coming into our bodies.