http://www.truehealth.com/blog/ Covering Health and Wellness with tips and ways to maintain a natural living with Vitamins and Supplements en-us Mon, 27 Feb 2012 8:00:00 CST 45 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/yHsOQrzTiP4/learn-to-love-your-liver.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/learn-to-love-your-liver.aspx <p>Within the pantheon of bodily organs, certain members are more prominently known than others. Ask people what the brain does, and they will tell you that it houses our knowledge, capacity for reasoning, and emotions. If you ask about the heart, they will say it pumps blood throughout the body.</p> <a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/learn-to-love-your-liver.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/treadmill.jpg" alt="Learn To Love Your Liver" title="Learn To Love Your Liver" align="left" hspace="10" /></a> <p>But if you ask about the liver, you may get people scratching their heads. If you get any answer, they may tell you that you are not supposed to hurt it by drinking too much alcohol.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/learn-to-love-your-liver.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/yHsOQrzTiP4" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:00:00 CST Detoxification http://www.truehealth.com/blog/learn-to-love-your-liver.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/hYPjEwhseMQ/try-black-currants-for-better-vision-health.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/try-black-currants-for-better-vision-health.aspx <p>If you're tired of choking down raw carrots as a way to maintain healthy eyesight, then you're in luck. Vision experts have announced that a tasty berry—one that used to be a mainstay in jams, jellies, and preserves—may be great for eye health.</p> <a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/try-black-currants-for-better-vision-health.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/black-currants.jpg" alt="Try Black Currants For Better Vision Health The All-Natural Way" title="Try Black Currants For Better Vision Health The All-Natural Way" align="left" hspace="10" /></a> <p>As a bonus, the organic compounds found in this fruit may also boost your mood and help your body support joint health, maintain soft and lustrous hair, reduce stress, and strengthen immunity!</p> <p>Not bad for one little blue-black berry.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/try-black-currants-for-better-vision-health.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/hYPjEwhseMQ" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 CST Vision http://www.truehealth.com/blog/try-black-currants-for-better-vision-health.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/znYO3ggOBYI/healthy-perspectives-canola-oil.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-canola-oil.aspx <p>When you boil pasta, you pour a bit of oil into the water to keep your spaghetti from sticking. When making marinades or salad dressings, oil is often the base of your liquid creation. You coat your pan in oil to simmer veggies before making risotto, or soup, or another tasty dish.</p> <a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-canola-oil.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/canola-oil.jpg" alt="Healthy Cooking Oils: Have You Made The Right Choice?" title="Healthy Cooking Oils: Have You Made The Right Choice?" align="left" hspace="10" /></a> <p>Oil is used all the time and is a critical ingredient in many meals you eat. So why not choose an oil that's good for you versus one that damages your health?</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-canola-oil.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/znYO3ggOBYI" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 CST Healthy Perspectives http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-canola-oil.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/-YlZvHCccMI/follow-these-seven-steps-for-better-bone-health.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/follow-these-seven-steps-for-better-bone-health.aspx <p>As we age, some parts of our body seem to all but take care of themselves, while others get worse even when we're trying to take care of them. It's tempting to think of your bones as one aspect of your body that you can put out of mind for a while. Unfortunately, you can't do this.</p> <a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/follow-these-seven-steps-for-better-bone-health.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/skull-xray.jpg" alt="Follow These 7 Steps For Better Bone Health" title="Follow These 7 Steps For Better Bone Health" align="left" hspace="10" /></a> <p>You have 206 bones in your body, and each one of them needs your help in order to be strong and healthy for years to come.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/follow-these-seven-steps-for-better-bone-health.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/-YlZvHCccMI" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:00:00 CST General Health http://www.truehealth.com/blog/follow-these-seven-steps-for-better-bone-health.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/VGzq9CerwKM/healthy-perspectives-vitamin-anniversary.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-vitamin-anniversary.aspx <p>If you've been looking for an occasion to celebrate, what better occasion than great health? You're well and active—largely thanks to the vitamins you consume, whether in supplement form or from the food you eat. And while celebrating, take a moment to recognize this: 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of vitamins!</p> <a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-vitamin-anniversary.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/dana.jpg" alt="Vitamins Celebrate 100 Years" title="Vitamins Celebrate 100 Years" align="left" hspace="10" /></a> <p>That's right—in 1912, a biochemist named Casimir Funk coined the term "vitamin" when he isolated vitamin B1 from rice bran.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-vitamin-anniversary.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/VGzq9CerwKM" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:00:00 CST Healthy Perspectives http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-vitamin-anniversary.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/Z3L9eMhyBjE/not-all-protein-is-created-equal.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/not-all-protein-is-created-equal.aspx <p>When you look down at your dinner plate, you probably have a good idea of what each nutrient does for your body. When you see your mixed vegetables, you may think of vitamins and minerals that are essential to your immune system and healthy cells. Those whole-wheat rolls? They are a good source of dietary fiber for your digestive tract and your heart. And that roast beef delivers a healthy dose of protein for your muscles.</p> <a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/not-all-protein-is-created-equal.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/nonfat-milk.jpg" alt="Nonfat milk is a good source of dietary protein." title="Nonfat milk is a good source of dietary protein." align="left" hspace="10" /></a> <p>But did you know that this protein is also essential to your immune system? And healthy cells, and the digestive tract, and the heart! And pretty much every process within your body, such as your blood's ability to carry oxygen and communication between the nerve cells in your brain.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/not-all-protein-is-created-equal.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/Z3L9eMhyBjE" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 CST Nutrition http://www.truehealth.com/blog/not-all-protein-is-created-equal.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/qu5IJSt6VcI/healthy-perspectives-learning-increases-brain-power.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-learning-increases-brain-power.aspx <p>Have you ever bought a new electronic device, like a cell phone or a GPS, and spent days trying to learn how to use the thing? Or how about learning something totally new at work, where you use every spare second to cram information into your head so you won't disappoint your boss? Learning new things isn't always a simple feat, but it is always great for you… or at least it's great for your brain!</p> <a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-learning-increases-brain-power.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/dana.jpg" alt="Boost Your Brain Power" title="Boost Your Brain Power" align="left" hspace="10" /></a> <p>The more you stimulate your brain, the more equipped you are to maintain control over it. Just like exercising your body to maintain a desirable weight, the best way to hold on to your precious memories is to regularly give your brain a workout.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-learning-increases-brain-power.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/qu5IJSt6VcI" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:00:00 CST Healthy Perspectives http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-learning-increases-brain-power.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/9_hYHbnFMks/healthy-perspectives-super-bowl-sunday.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-super-bowl-sunday.aspx <p>Ladies, it's that dreaded time of year again. The Sunday to top all Sundays, the culmination of all those lesser miserable days. Super Bowl weekend has arrived, and if you're anything like me, you already want to leave for an impromptu vacation. Some of you gals may join in the festivities each year, perhaps even watch the weekly games, but football has always been a dark, ominous shadow in my life. This article is for you women who agree that football is just plain maddening.</p> <a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-super-bowl-sunday.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/dana.jpg" alt="Super Bowl Sunday" title="Super Bowl Sunday" align="left" hspace="10" /></a> <p>When I was a young girl who loved horses and princesses, my father was (and still is) obsessed with football. But his obsession went beyond watching the games and cramming junk food into his gaping mouth. He stood up and hollered at the TV, yelling directions at people who couldn't hear him, and screaming manically when his team fell behind. On the occasions I dared to peak into the room that he consumed, dog toys and other projectiles were being flung through the air, sending me scampering back to the safety of my room with my horse figurines and princess dolls.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-super-bowl-sunday.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/9_hYHbnFMks" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 2 Feb 2012 08:00:00 CST Joint Health http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-super-bowl-sunday.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/7BIIQ3KgXKc/healthy-joints-mean-greater-independence.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-joints-mean-greater-independence.aspx <p>People employ different tactics to stave off the dreaded effects of aging. Some use crossword puzzles as a weapon against cognitive decline. Others buy fancy lotions to keep their skin youthful and supple.</p> <a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-joints-mean-greater-independence.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/knee-pain.jpg" alt="Independence with Healthy Joints" title="Independence with Healthy Joints" align="left" hspace="10" /></a> <p>But how many people anticipate having difficulty with simple tasks such as getting out of bed or writing with a pen? In order to be comfortable, these actions require healthy joints, which are another part of the body to be challenged by the passage of time.</p> <p>As some people come to find, joint health is not just about picking up a pen. It is also about being able to move freely and live independently.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-joints-mean-greater-independence.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/7BIIQ3KgXKc" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 08:00:00 CST Joint Health http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-joints-mean-greater-independence.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/syMDlf9Xyi8/detoxifying-your-liver-helps-keep-it-in-good-repair.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/detoxifying-your-liver-helps-keep-it-in-good-repair.aspx <p>There are so many areas of wellness to keep track of—like heart health, memory, blood pressure, colon health and digestive function—that it can be easy to forget about your liver. How often do you specifically think about this organ, anyway? If you've had relatively good liver health so far, chances are you almost never do!</p> <a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/detoxifying-your-liver-helps-keep-it-in-good-repair.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/liver.jpg" alt="Detoxifying Your Liver" title="Detoxifying Your Liver" align="left" hspace="10" /></a> <p>That said, as we age it is more important than ever to think about your hepatic health-that is, the well-being of your liver. This organ may seem inscrutable, but it's really no mystery at all. Your liver function is a vital part of your health.</p> <p>To ensure that this organ is in peak condition, it's important to keep it relatively free of toxins and fats. Below are some simple things you can do to improve your liver health.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/detoxifying-your-liver-helps-keep-it-in-good-repair.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/syMDlf9Xyi8" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 CST General Health http://www.truehealth.com/blog/detoxifying-your-liver-helps-keep-it-in-good-repair.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/lMAi-bg-tpo/healthy-perspectives-failing-your-new-years-resolution.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-failing-your-new-years-resolution.aspx <p>This year, I'm going to lose 15 pounds!, This year, I'm going to spend more 'me' time!,This year, I'm going to give back to my community! </p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-failing-your-new-years-resolution.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/dana.jpg" alt="New Years Resolutions" title="New Years Resolutions" /></a>Sound familiar? We've all made New Year's resolutions, and more notably, we've all broken them. Some people make the same resolution over and over, hoping that this new year is the year they'll finally make it happen. Many share their resolutions with most of the world, such as the classic weight loss resolution.</p> <p>Did you know that the most popular resolution is spending more time with friends and family? And did you also know that most people break their resolutions by January 9th? That's it. An average of 9 days is all we seem to be able to commit.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-failing-your-new-years-resolution.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/lMAi-bg-tpo" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 CST Healthy Perspectives http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-failing-your-new-years-resolution.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/sehxIA-tLzI/cup-of-joe-can-get-your-health-on-the-go.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/cup-of-joe-can-get-your-health-on-the-go.aspx <p>Few beverages are steeped as deeply in American history and pop culture as coffee. Grade school history teachers say that our nation has been drinking the beverage ever since the Boston Tea Party. The long-running sitcom "Friends" often took place in a coffee shop. Anyone brave enough to have asked another person out on a date may have suggested light conversation over a nice brew.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/cup-of-joe-can-get-your-health-on-the-go.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/coffee-beans.jpg" alt="Coffee Beans" title="Coffee Beans" /></a>The number of nicknames for coffee alone is testament to the beverage's popularity: a cup of joe, java, jet fuel, mud, battery acid, black gold, mother's little helper and so on.</p> <p>Of course, one of the main reasons why coffee is so well-known is because of the jolt of energy it can provide. In fact, the drink has something of a bad rep because of this.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/cup-of-joe-can-get-your-health-on-the-go.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/sehxIA-tLzI" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 CST Nutrition http://www.truehealth.com/blog/cup-of-joe-can-get-your-health-on-the-go.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/sDOcWDlKd24/blueberries-for-blood-pressure.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/blueberries-for-blood-pressure.aspx <p>Blood pressure can be tough control even in youth, and as we age maintaining it can become a challenge. In part, this is because our veins and arteries become less flexible with age</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/blueberries-for-blood-pressure.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/blueberries.jpg" alt="Blueberries" title="Blueberries" /></a>Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to keep your blood pressure in the normal range and your circulatory health stable. One of these involves a little-known quick fix that you can find at your local grocery store: the blueberry.</p> <p>Everyone has a blood pressure. It's a pair of numbers that are constantly changing. Most health experts say that blood pressure needs to hover between 90/60 and 120/80 to be considered "healthy." What do these figures indicate, anyway?</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/blueberries-for-blood-pressure.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/sDOcWDlKd24" height="1" width="1"/> Weds, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 CST Blood Pressure http://www.truehealth.com/blog/blueberries-for-blood-pressure.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/iUvwEmDqszE/healthy-perspectives-fight-those-winter-blues.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-fight-those-winter-blues.aspx <p>Ah, winter. Every chilly morning when my alarm clock furiously begins beeping and I peel one eyelid open only to realize it's pitch dark, all I want to do is throw the clock into the wall and sleep for another hour. Waking up before even the sun does is no easy feat! But we all have to do it for work or children or needy pets.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-fight-those-winter-blues.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/winter-walking.jpg" alt="benefits of taking nutritional supplements" title="benefits of taking nutritional supplements" /></a>The best solution would be for living costs to be nonexistent so we didn't have to wake up early to go to work or school, obviously. But since that's never going to happen, I discovered the next best solution: The use of a wakeup light alarm clock!</p> <p>This nifty little invention replaces the awful screeching alarm clock that we've grown to hate so much. Instead, the wakeup light gently asks you to open you eyes to the sounds of chimes, or birds, or similar soothing sounds. (It also has a more standard beeping sound for those of you who enjoy falling asleep to the sounds of the rainforest and such.) But the best feature is that it mimics the sunrise for those dark winter mornings.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-fight-those-winter-blues.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/iUvwEmDqszE" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:00 CST Healthy Perspectives http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-fight-those-winter-blues.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/9t_nmw9cna8/what-fruit-is-full-of-healthy-fats-and-oils-the-handy-dandy-coconut.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/what-fruit-is-full-of-healthy-fats-and-oils-the-handy-dandy-coconut.aspx <p>You've seen them in produce section of the grocery story, and their oil is sold in the nutritional health supplements aisle. They're round, brown and—if you've never eaten one before—a little intimidating. They're coconuts, and the flesh and oils inside them is great for brain, heart and skin health.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/what-fruit-is-full-of-healthy-fats-and-oils-the-handy-dandy-coconut.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/coconut-strawberries.jpg" alt="The benefits of coconuts" title="The benefits of coconuts" /></a>The funny thing about coconuts is that they occasionally have a bad reputation, even though they contain one of the world's healthiest saturated fats—namely, coconut oil. Here's a little rundown on the fruit itself, as well as tips on how to use its oil in healthy cooking and food preparation.</p> <h3>The coconut: A migrating miracle</h3> <p>Where do coconuts come from? If you buy them at the supermarket, chances are they're grown in domestic greenhouses in the U.S. However, some coconuts are imported from Central or South America.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/what-fruit-is-full-of-healthy-fats-and-oils-the-handy-dandy-coconut.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/9t_nmw9cna8" height="1" width="1"/> Weds, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 CST Heart Health http://www.truehealth.com/blog/what-fruit-is-full-of-healthy-fats-and-oils-the-handy-dandy-coconut.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/LlZpYIKpakY/healthy-perspectives-no-more-masking-symptoms.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-no-more-masking-symptoms.aspx <p>You know the drill: Sometimes we get carried away eating whatever, whenever and lounging around the house all day. Pretty soon, we'll start feeling lousy and go to the doctor, who prescribes medication to treat the symptoms of an ailment that never had to happen.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-no-more-masking-symptoms.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/otc.jpg" alt="Over the counter medicine" title="Over the counter medicine" /></a>In these days of instant gratification, the medical establishment has trained us to pop a pill for every little thing that goes wrong. Can't sleep? Take a pill. Stomach hurts? Take a pill. High cholesterol? Take a pill.</p> <p><strong>This is NOT always the answer.</strong> Yes, there is a place for medicine, and it does save lives! But we rely on it so heavily that we often use it to mask symptoms, rather than treating the root of the problem—which is usually ourselves...</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-no-more-masking-symptoms.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/LlZpYIKpakY" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:00 CST Healthy Perspectives http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-no-more-masking-symptoms.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/zuycs010FJ4/mediterranean-diet-study-links-fish-oil-to-healthy-blood-sugar.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/mediterranean-diet-study-links-fish-oil-to-healthy-blood-sugar.aspx <p>Both scientists and diet-conscious diners are becoming increasingly excited about omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. There is a growing body of research that links omega-3s to a number of health benefits for the heart and joints, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a division of the National Institutes of Health.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/mediterranean-diet-study-links-fish-oil-to-healthy-blood-sugar.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/salmon-steak.jpg" alt="The fish oil in a Mediterranean diet is linked to healthy blood sugar" title="The fish oil in a Mediterranean diet is linked to healthy blood sugar" /></a> In fact, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that people eat a serving of fish at least two times per week. They particularly recommend certain types of fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines and albacore tuna. Omega-3s in fish oil can balance triglyceride and healthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure, the AHA said.</p> <p>By contrast, eating red meat is associated with risks for poor heart health and a moderate decrease in life expectancy, according to researchers in Spain. In order to investigate and compare the various health effects of red meat and fish, the study team conducted a cross-sectional study on the eating habits of 945 men and women in a Valencian community.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/mediterranean-diet-study-links-fish-oil-to-healthy-blood-sugar.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/zuycs010FJ4" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:00:00 CST Blood Sugar http://www.truehealth.com/blog/mediterranean-diet-study-links-fish-oil-to-healthy-blood-sugar.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/HVw6yHJjkN0/fruits-and-veggies-how-to-get-more-of-these-superfoods-and-why.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/fruits-and-veggies-how-to-get-more-of-these-superfoods-and-why.aspx <p>Kids aren't the only ones not getting enough fruits and vegetables in their diet. Studies have shown that Americans of all ages eat too little produce. But why is it so hard for us to force ourselves to eat fruits and veggies? After all, if they're so good for us, shouldn't our bodies crave them more than sweet and salty snacks?</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/fruits-and-veggies-how-to-get-more-of-these-superfoods-and-why.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/fruits-veggies.jpg" alt="facts about fresh fruit" title="facts about fresh fruit" /></a>Well, yes and no. It's not that simple, unfortunately, and much of it has to do with what tastes good...</p> <p>Here are some facts about fresh fruit and vegetables, along with a quick tip guide for getting enough produce to keep your skin, heart and digestion healthy.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/fruits-and-veggies-how-to-get-more-of-these-superfoods-and-why.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/HVw6yHJjkN0" height="1" width="1"/> Weds, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 CST Nutrition http://www.truehealth.com/blog/fruits-and-veggies-how-to-get-more-of-these-superfoods-and-why.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/862y8aj85LY/fish-or-krill-oil-supplements-may-support-heart-health-now-and-later.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/fish-or-krill-oil-supplements-may-support-heart-health-now-and-later.aspx <p>These days, the news headlines practically scream about the benefits of taking nutritional supplements. Is it any wonder? After all, multivitamins, dietary supplements and herbal remedies can deliver a whole host of vital mineral and nutrients, each of which does the body good. For instance, a recent, jubilant study on fish oil found that it may support heart health.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/fish-or-krill-oil-supplements-may-support-heart-health-now-and-later.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/supplements.jpg" alt="benefits of taking nutritional supplements" title="benefits of taking nutritional supplements" /></a>Published in Hypertension: A Journal of the American Heart Association, the report focused on young women, even though the benefits of fish and krill oil supplements are known to extend to people of all ages.</p> <p>Researchers found that women who consumed 30 or more grams of fish each week were 50 percent less likely to experience poor heart health, compared to those who ate 2 grams or fewer.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/fish-or-krill-oil-supplements-may-support-heart-health-now-and-later.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/862y8aj85LY" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:00:00 CST Heart Health http://www.truehealth.com/blog/fish-or-krill-oil-supplements-may-support-heart-health-now-and-later.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/lhWPzYmGoH8/poor-mood-negatively-affects-young-peoples-heart-health.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/poor-mood-negatively-affects-young-peoples-heart-health.aspx <p>Contrary to popular belief, being young is not necessarily a time to be carefree. This is a time when people are trying to put themselves through college and prepare for carving out their own path in life, which is becoming increasingly difficult in this economy. School loans and a tough job market pose challenges to college graduates. Add to those the personal stresses of family and intimate relationships, and the world can seem less like "your oyster" and more like a gauntlet.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/poor-mood-negatively-affects-young-peoples-heart-health.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/sad-lady.jpg" alt="Mood issues can have negative effects on the heart health" title="Mood issues can have negative effects on the heart health" /></a>This is a potentially worrying outlook for individuals who are prone to mood imbalances. And what's more, new research from the Emory University School of Medicine suggests that poor mood itself is associated with poor heart health in young people.</p> <p>A team of scientists looked at data collected from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey-III. Specifically, the team examined information on more than 7,600 people aged 17 to 39 years, between 1988 and 1994.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/poor-mood-negatively-affects-young-peoples-heart-health.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/lhWPzYmGoH8" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 08:00:00 CST Heart Health http://www.truehealth.com/blog/poor-mood-negatively-affects-young-peoples-heart-health.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/F9peNTbBD8A/broccoli-womens-health-supplements-deliver-di-indole-methane.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/broccoli-womens-health-supplements-deliver-di-indole-methane.aspx <p>How often did your parents tell you to eat your broccoli? Well, they may have been onto something, since new studies are findings that this vegetable contains previously undiscovered reserves of vitamins and nutrients. Even when such greens are out of season, it's easy enough to get all the benefits of broccoli by taking nutritional supplements containing di-indole methane (DIM) and essential minerals.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/broccoli-womens-health-supplements-deliver-di-indole-methane.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/broccoli.jpg" alt="DIM naturally occurs in broccoli" title="DIM naturally occurs in broccoli" /></a>What is DIM? The DIM Information Resource Center, an initiative of the University of California at Berkeley, explains that this molecule naturally occurs in broccoli and its cousins, the other so-called cruciferous vegetables. These include cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and kale.</p> <p>Basically, DIM is a natural compound that is found in the cell walls of these vegetables. By eating them, or by taking DIM supplements, individuals may be able to radically improve their cellular health.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/broccoli-womens-health-supplements-deliver-di-indole-methane.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/F9peNTbBD8A" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:00:00 CST Women's Health http://www.truehealth.com/blog/broccoli-womens-health-supplements-deliver-di-indole-methane.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/Qc5CJ8A_NAw/antioxidants-keep-brain-blood-vessels-running-in-top-gear.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/antioxidants-keep-brain-blood-vessels-running-in-top-gear.aspx <p>As we age, our brain and blood vessels gradually undergo slow deterioration, in part due to oxidative stress. By taking multivitamins and brain supplements like Super Krill-Omega3, many smart Americans try to stay that way - smart, that is. That's because research suggests that antioxidants may preserve memory and keep the brain's blood vessels springy and resilient.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/antioxidants-keep-brain-blood-vessels-running-in-top-gear.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/capsules.jpg" alt="antioxidants protect brain health" title="antioxidants protect brain health" /></a>For instance, a recently published study has found that women who eat an antioxidant-rich diet are less likely to experience poor brain health. The investigation, which was published in Stroke: A Journal of the American Heart Association, found that this effect held true regardless of a woman's heart health history.</p> <p>It's not all that surprising that antioxidants protect brain health and cardiovascular well-being. After all, these nutrients snap up free radicals, which are highly charged ions that float around in the bloodstream.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/antioxidants-keep-brain-blood-vessels-running-in-top-gear.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/Qc5CJ8A_NAw" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00:00 CST Heart Health http://www.truehealth.com/blog/antioxidants-keep-brain-blood-vessels-running-in-top-gear.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/3HvUK_oxFRI/use-nutrition-exercise-water-to-boost-brain-function.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/use-nutrition-exercise-water-to-boost-brain-function.aspx <p>Your brain is only about the size of your two fists. Compared to the weight of your whole body, your gray matter accounts for just 2 percent of your total mass. But what a 2 percent it is! Without a healthy brain, it is exceedingly difficult - or in some cases, impossible - to accomplish all the things you want to do as you age. Here, then, is a quick primer on how to keep your brain younger longer. </p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/use-nutrition-exercise-water-to-boost-brain-function.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/brain.jpg" alt="brain health" title="brain health" /></a>First and foremost, good nutrition is important. Virtually all major health experts will tell you that you cannot maintain good brain health without a sensible diet and plenty of water. Most medical professionals will recommend taking nutritional health supplements, since it is tough to eat a perfectly balanced diet every day.</p> <p>Consider this. According to new recommendations released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, each meal you eat should be composed of one-half fruits and vegetables, one-quarter whole grains and one-quarter lean protein.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/use-nutrition-exercise-water-to-boost-brain-function.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/3HvUK_oxFRI" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:00:00 CST Brain Health http://www.truehealth.com/blog/use-nutrition-exercise-water-to-boost-brain-function.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/Ezuv89nH71Y/healthy-perspectives-products-that-work-and-a-company-that-cares.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-products-that-work-and-a-company-that-cares.aspx <p>You've seen it over and over again—a beautiful young woman, scantily clad and holding a bottle of alcohol or a pack of cigarettes on billboards and in magazines. You may stop and think, "Wow, if I get that product, I get her too!" whether you register having that thought or not. Advertisers capitalize on sex appeal. But an airbrushed model cannot back up the product they display so persuasively. They can't promise you results, nor do they offer you proof that the product will do what it says. They merely offer you something, ANYTHING, in return for your hard-earned money. </p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-products-that-work-and-a-company-that-cares.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/research.jpg" alt="Doctor Formulated Vitamins" title="Doctor Formulated Vitamins" /></a>At True Health, we believe in our products so adamantly that we see no reason to hide behind such models. Quite the opposite; we think it's only right to present you with all the information—the research that went into a formulation, the <a href="http://www.truehealth.com/ingredients/" title="ingredients">ingredients</a> that you will consume, the benefits to be expected—all backed by hours of hard work from a dedicated staff of medical and laboratory professionals. No fluff. </p> <p>In today's world of loose morals and greedy businesses, we strive to be there for you—from decision making to purchasing to evaluating the products you've chosen. This mutual respect between company and customer may seem to be a dying concept, but we still consider it a cornerstone of our business.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-products-that-work-and-a-company-that-cares.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/Ezuv89nH71Y" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 08:00:00 CST Healthy Perspectives http://www.truehealth.com/blog/healthy-perspectives-products-that-work-and-a-company-that-cares.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/NHSeKbJnzX0/a-healthy-diet-will-support-a-healthy-brain-size.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/a-healthy-diet-will-support-a-healthy-brain-size.aspx <p>When people talk about eating a healthier diet, it can be in the context of keeping things smaller. You shouldn't eat those french fries, or they'll go straight to your thighs. Does your waistline really need that fried chicken? Good luck squeezing into those jeans after that last slice of cheesecake!</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/a-healthy-diet-will-support-a-healthy-brain-size.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/healthy-foods.jpg" alt="intake of certain vitamins and fats can affect brain volume" title="intake of certain vitamins and fats can affect brain volume" /></a>But did you know that eating a healthier diet can also help keep something big? No, we're not talking about your ego. New research suggests that what you eat can actually affect the size of your brain.</p> <p>One of the scariest parts about growing older is the frequency of "senior moments," when you begin to forget event the most basic things - where you put your keys, what time your appointments are, the birthdays of your loved ones, and so on. In some illnesses related to memory problems, doctors have actually observed parts of the brain getting smaller.</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/a-healthy-diet-will-support-a-healthy-brain-size.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/NHSeKbJnzX0" height="1" width="1"/> Weds, 4 Jan 2012 08:00:00 CST Nutrition http://www.truehealth.com/blog/a-healthy-diet-will-support-a-healthy-brain-size.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/truehealthblog/~3/wgVna_FiIjM/the-big-picture-on-the-mediterranean-diet.aspx http://www.truehealth.com/blog/the-big-picture-on-the-mediterranean-diet.aspx <p>As with the beginning of any new year, many people will kick off 2012 with promises of going on a diet to improve their health. However, those who are looking for an easy-to-follow regimen are faced with a conundrum: which diet is the best? Low carb and high protein? Low fat and whole grains? Commercial diet plans? Eating nothing but rice?</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/the-big-picture-on-the-mediterranean-diet.aspx"><img src="http://www.truehealth.com/template/images/blog/fish-with-lemon.jpg" alt="Mediterranean diet, has been linked to many health benefits." title="Mediterranean diet, has been linked to many health benefits." /></a>However individuals decide to change their eating habits, they need to remember to consume the recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals while maintaining a healthy level of energy. If these were the only criteria to consider, there may be one diet that has proven reliable for generations in one region of the world.</p> <p>This is no celebrity crash diet—this is the Mediterranean diet! ...</p> <p><a href="http://www.truehealth.com/blog/the-big-picture-on-the-mediterranean-diet.aspx" title="Read More">Want To Read The Rest Of This Article ?</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/truehealthblog/~4/wgVna_FiIjM" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 CST Nutrition http://www.truehealth.com/blog/the-big-picture-on-the-mediterranean-diet.aspx