There are approximately 320 mg of caffeine in four cups of coffee. Plenty of people drink 4 cups of coffee in a day without any ill effects. Energy drinks, however, contain 4 ounces of sugar, several synthetic B vitamins and a proprietary “energy blend” of...

If you guys read my blog, you know I’m currently obsessed with broccoli sprouts and try to use them in my salads or smoothies frequently. Not only do broccoli sprouts turn on the NRF-2 gene pathway which can turn off genes that lead to cancer, but they have...

Have you ever noticed that some people are on an endless diet plan, but never seem to lose the weight that they so desperately want to lose? Anyone know the girl who is mentally preoccupied with exercise and calorie counting but never seems to follow through with the...

Did you guys ever wonder where viruses like HPV, herpes, Epstein Barr came from? Why are 20 year old men being diagnosed with testicular cancer? Why are children being diagnosed with autoimmune conditions in record numbers? These epidemics were not the norm 60 years...

All of us struggle with self love and the pursuit of happiness. In a society that profits off our insecurities and pain, it is quite revolutionary to be happy no matter what life is throwing your way. But many of us incorrectly think that if we just nabbed that one...

In recent years, a plethora of research has emerged that show that diet and inflammation play a huge role in our moods. Food and nutrients change the trillions of bacteria in our gut micro biome, whether for better or worse. Good food absolutely does equal a good...

Is Stress Really That Bad?  Nearly every human I know responds negatively to stress. In fact, most of us will do just about anything to avoid trials, tribulations, stress, troubles, roadblocks and any sort of stimulus that pulls us out of our comfort zones. I...

All of us know broccoli when we see it but how many of us know what broccoli sprouts are? I know I didn’t grow up eating them and have been surprised to find out the amazing health benefits of this little but powerful veggie. And this isn’t the only veggie...

Stress Affects the Body More than Medicine is Willing to Admit I went to a Integrative Conference on Anxiety and Depression this past week and was blown away by the amount of information given to us on genetic mutations, stress and emotional factors that play a HUGE...