How to Increase the Length of Your Telomeres Through Lifestyle Changes
Even though our life expectancy is getting significantly higher, the quality of our life is not following the same trend. These are naturally the global averages, but there are simple lifestyle changes you can make that will significantly improve the quality of your life and slow down the aging process. In this article I will…
Are Dietary Supplements Absorbed and Are They Safe?
Our bodies need a whole host of different vitamins, minerals, and many other nutrients to function at optimal levels. We need to take in these nutrients through our diet, however, in order to get all the health supporting nutrients into our bodies, we need to have a very diverse and varied diet throughout the week.…
The Connection Between Health and Happiness
Because the Guerrilla Diet is what I call a wholistic lifestyle program, it means that we take into consideration all of the effects that all parts of our lives have on our health and wellbeing, as well as how our health and wellbeing effects all other parts of our lives. In order to attain and…
How Diet Can Improve Mental Health
Eating healthy can improve not only your physical health but also your mental health which is a core component of optimal health and overall well-being. It is obvious that mental health is crucial for improving one’s personal life, but it also improves ones financial status by reducing medical and social expenses, and enhances the state…
The Moringa Miracle for Health and Weight Loss
Moringa Oleifera, also known as the miracle tree, is an ancient plant that is native to Asia and Africa. It has for centuries been used for many different purposes due to its high density of bioactive compounds including carotenoids, polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and alkaloids. Its nutritious pods, roots, bark, gum, leaves, and seeds are…
Spirulina – should you supplement?
Spirulina is considered a complete food since it contains all of the amino acids and essential fats that we need. You really want to incorporate into yours and your children’s diet regularly to add nutrient density to their menu. Being so nutrient dense, it is great for personal health, and it is also ecologically sound,…
3 Keys to Achieve Your Health Goals
Any reasonable health goal is achievable for anyone. It has nothing to do with any special abilities as some people wish to believe. Accomplishing your health goals has always been about having the WILL to do what needs to be done in a persistent way, while ignoring all the fearful negative thoughts that try to…
The Diet and Hearing Connection – How To Improve Hearing Through Lifestyle
You may have probably never thought that food can in any way influence your hearing. Well, the truth is that it does play a very integral role in proper hearing. Hearing and balance loss need not be a standard part of aging. Hearing can be improved with a healthy diet and a few lifestyle habit…
Lectins, dangerous for health or not?
Today I want to talk about lectins. There is some dietary advice and a few diets that support the avoidance of lectins in the diet to prevent leaky gut syndrome, skin disorders and allergies. But is this true? In this post I will examine the effects of lectins on our health and determine whether they…
How to Take Charge Of Cholesterol Levels Through Diet and Supplements
Although the scare behind the consumption of fats and cholesterol has declined in recent years, and the research pointing the finger at sugar instead of fat as being the food that is most linked with disease, there is no argument about the fact that excess cholesterol and fats in the diet are still well-known risk…
Why Detoxing Your Environment Is Important for Health and Weight Loss
Toxins are substances that can damage DNA. Toxins are all around us. They are found in products which we use, in the food we eat and the water we drink. They are also common in our environment. Toxins have an immense effect on our health and on our weight because the environment of our cells…
Achieving Bone Health and Density Through a Plant-Based Diet
There is much research that a plant-based diet is good for health as it lessens your chances of suffering from specific health issues including diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and certain cancers. Excessive consumption of meat and animal products tend to increase the risk for these health issues. However, many argue that a plant-based diet is…
Foods That Influence A Positive Mood
Most of us already know and feel how food affects our mood, and studies support this. In this article, I will take a close look at how food affects our mood, and more importantly, which foods positively influence our mood. I will also advise on some supplements that can help uplift our spirit in times…
How to Heal from Adrenal Fatigue with Diet and Supplements
The adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system which regulates bodily functions. The adrenal glands produce hormones that are critical for health including the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol, and hormones that regulate our sex hormones. Stress from physical or emotional pressures will trigger the adrenal glands to release adrenaline and cortisol as part…
Increasing ADH to Reduce Nighttime Urination (nocturia) Naturally
Many people have problems with urinating too often during the night. It can be very annoying if it persists and can increase stress levels and lead to heightened irritability during the day when it affects sleep quality. The good news is that most people can eliminate this problem, also known as Nocturia, by increasing the…