Simply Green Health & Home

Fountain Of Youth In A Wine Rx?

John — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:02:55 +0000

In January, we posted a link to a CBS 60 minutes’ segment on the benefits of resveratrol (the active ingredient found in red wine). A few weeks ago there was a follow up to the initial report. Please see the video below. To learn about Shaklee’s powerful resveratrol supplement, visit www.Shaklee.net/LongevityNow.

Want to lose weight? Eat more!

OurPlanet — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:00:47 +0000

Yes, you heard me right. I’m suggesting that you may need to eat more to lose weight. At certain times, that is. Let me explain. If you exercise vigorously and you don’t eat properly both before and after, you could end up burning more muscle than fat. To help your body take advantage of that hard [...]

Resveratrol and AGEs - Anti-aging at the cellular level

OurPlanet — Sat, 16 May 2009 18:47:09 +0000

By the time you can vote, you’re already aging at the cellular level. That’s right, your cells are getting damaged, your DNA is getting bombarded, and things are headed downhill. A lifetime of this cellular damage eventually contributes to age-related cellular deterioration, causes various diseases, and contributes to overall decline. One of the 4 key mechanisms [...]

Over-indulgence and your diet plan

OurPlanet — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:35:24 +0000

I hope you had a very Happy Mother’s Day! I spent a lovely afternoon sitting on the deck at a local restaurant with my mom. Of course, we did over-indulge “a little.” (Just couldn’t resist that crème brulee!) We spent a couple of hours relaxing and enjoying each other’s company while moving through several courses [...]

H1N1 or Swine Flu - Precautions You Can Take

OurPlanet — Sat, 02 May 2009 16:49:22 +0000

I don’t want to add to your worries about the H1N1 or “swine” flu. And on the other hand, there are some precautions you might want to consider. Here are some of the things we’re doing to keep our family strong. These steps should make us less likely to get the bug and if we [...]

Stress, Inflammation and other Killers

OurPlanet — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:17:37 +0000

We’ve known for a while that our mental and emotional states play a role in our physical health. Prolonged stress increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, and other killers. Part of the underlying mechanism at work is inflammation, a root cause of many diseases. Turns out that even the minor stress of boredom can [...]

Healthy Skin - free radicals and skin care

OurPlanet — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:01:01 +0000

Did you know that the skin is your body’s largest organ? An average adult’s skin spans 21 square feet, weighs nine pounds, and contains more than 11 miles of blood vessels. (Discover Magazine) Are you as careful about what you put on your skin as you are about what you eat? Do you know what is [...]

Earth Day - Facts and Stats

OurPlanet — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:32:32 +0000

Earth Day is April 22. Time to start thinking about how we will take better care of our planet in honor of Earth Day and beyond. Here are some interesting facts for you to think about. And a challenge for you: Read the list and identify 3 ways that you can change your daily behavior to [...]

Weight Loss - What’s BMR Got To Do With It?

OurPlanet — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:57:03 +0000

Did you know that: · 1 of 3 American adults is overweight. Globally, over 1 billion people are overweight. · Between the ages of 25 and 55, the average person will gain 25 pounds · About 30% of American adults are trying to lose weight at any given time · Nearly 70% of cardiovascular disease cases are related to [...]

Earth Day Links

OurPlanet — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:41:46 +0000

In a few days, I’ll provide some Earth Day ideas and tips in this space. But today I wanted to quickly point you to some useful sites if you’re thinking about how you might honor the planet on April 22 – Earth Day. LINKS: Non-profit clearinghouse for environmental information, including Earth Day events calendar. Informative site from the [...]