Coffee Pros and Cons and Gluten Free Bread

If you'd like to learn about the upsides and downsides of drinking coffee; an easy and healthy way to eat bread; strategies to improve the quality of hospital care; what kinds of meditation support cognitive function and pain tolerance; and how to become a "patient specialist" ... then you should most certainly visit HealthyFellow.com.

Link 1 - Coffee Can Be Healthy

Link 2 - Increase Your Daily Fiber Intake by Eating This Bread

Link 3 - "Evidence-Based Design" Improves Hospital Safety

Link 4 - Meditation Can Literally Change Your Brain for the Better

Link 5 - Become a "Patient Specialist" and Teach Your Doctor

If you stop by HealthyFellow.com you'll find that you can easily comment on the information you find there. You can even ask questions about anything that comes to mind. JP, "The Healthy Fellow" is always willing to answer questions and address comments to the best of his ability. Try it out and see for yourself!

An Asparagus Cancer Cure?

I really enjoyed reading the columns this past week at HealthyFellow.com. In addition to the high quality, natural health information I've come to expect there were also a few surprises. It was interesting to learn about some unexpected connections between breast and prostate cancer, carob and heart disease and even antisocial behavior (crime and violence) and nutrition. Go figure!

Monday - Why You Should Consider Supplementing w/ Magnesium

Tuesday - Does Asparagus Really Cure Cancer?

Wednesday - Carob, Multivitamins and Saturated Fat News

Thursday - The Link Between Crime and Nutrition

Friday - The Latest Breast and Prostate Cancer News

One of the points that's often made on the HealthyFellow site is that we all need to do our part to spread the word about natural medicine. If you read something of value in a book, magazine or online ... make it a point to share your discovery with your doctor, family and friends. If you do so, the information automatically becomes so much more impactful. This is a free way to make a big difference in the lives of those around us. But it's up to us to actually do it.

Almond Pancake Recipe and More

I'm on the go today. It's the weekend and that means it's time to run some errands! But before I head out, I just wanted to mention what's been going on at HealthyFellow.com. The titles pretty much speak for themselves.

Link 1 - Good Bacteria, Bad Bacteria

Link 2 - Herbal Sleep Study Announcement and Sleep Research

Link 3 - Herbal Sleep Study Results and Analysis

Link 4 - Grain and Sugar-Free, Low-Carb Pancakes

Link 5 - Nutrition Myths February 2010

I found something of value in each of the previously mentioned blogs. I hope you'll check out the information for yourself and that you'll agree with my assessment! Until next week, please take good care of yourself and those around you.

Jimmy Moore Whole Foods and Links

I was plenty surprised to see JP "The Healthy Fellow" mentioned on another favorite blog of mine: Jimmy Moore's Livin' La Vida Low Carb. It looks like the health food store chain, Whole Foods, is starting up a new low-fat, vegetarian based "wellness program" that claims to be the key to greater health for the masses. I'm sure many of the folks at Whole Foods believe this will, in fact, result in improved health for many of their customers and greater profits for themselves and their investors. There's nothing wrong with that ... if it works. I for one am far from convinced that such a way of eating is healthful for the majority of people out there. I am however in favor of modeling a menu plan around real, whole foods such as grass-fed dairy and meat, free range chickens and eggs, organic fruits, nuts, seeds and veggies. These are the very same types of foods that have sustained countless generations and they're what I continue to recommended (and use) wholeheartedly.

And now for a brief overview of the other action that's been going down on my favorite natural health site on the 'net: HealthyFellow.com

Monday's Topic: Herbs for Arthritis, Colds and Crohn's Disease

Tuesday's Topic: Herbs for Allergies and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Wednesday's Topic: Herbs for Bronchitis, High Cholesterol and More!

Thursday's Topic: The Link Between Cranberries and Heart Health

Friday's Topic: The Latest News About Soy and Phytoestrogens

I hope you'll find this natural health information as valuable as I did. I also want to encourage you to let Whole Foods know exactly how you feel about their new health/marketing strategy. As a consumer, you do have a powerful voice. Please make sure to use it and to "vote" with your spending dollar.

Natural Memory Boosters and More!

If you've been reading the columns at HealthyFellow.com this past week you've learned that: a) chewing gum can be good for you; b) dry eyes can be soothed naturally; c) holistic health care doesn't have to be expensive; d) memory can be improved naturally; and e) preventive medicine is at the core of true holistic healing.

Monday - Natural Memory Boosters!

Tuesday - Save Money By Using Natural Health Bargains

Wednesday - Holistic Health Requires Preventive Medicine

Thursday - Chewing Gum, Erythritol and Xylitol

Friday - Natural Remedies for Dry Eyes

I know I learned a lot by exploring the previously linked blogs. I hope you'll take the time to read them as well and that they'll support your own quest for better health.

New Research on Minerals, St. John's Wort and Tea

Have you ever heard or read about Pu-erh tea or theaflavins? Did you know that iron and zinc deficiencies can often be missed by typical medical exams - which can sometimes lead to the use of potentially unnecessary prescription drugs? There's a constant influx of new information in the field of natural medicine. Some of the data comes as a revelation. But most of what's learned tends to substantiate or refute prior research. That's why it's vital to stay up-to-date. HealthyFellow.com is a premier online resource that can help you do just that.

Monday - Do Theaflavins Really Lower Cholesterol?

Tuesday - What is Pu-erh Tea?

Wednesday - Minerals Can Affect Mind-Body Health

Thursday - Achieve Your Health Goals and Inspire Others

Friday - The Latest News and Research About St. John's Wort

With information comes power. The more you know, the better you can help control your health care destiny. It's also important to remember that whatever you discover can and should be shared with those around you. Good information should be spread about. By doing so, you will be contributing to a grass roots effort that effectively and inexpensively reforms the modern medical system at a core level.

Chemicals in Plastic and Earthing

It's amazing how many aspects of health are affected by the environment. By that, I don't only mean the natural surroundings. Human beings are exposed to a greater number of synthetic chemicals than ever before. These substances are in the food chain, our homes and even in the air we breathe. This is a fact that is universally accepted and understood. But what's not as clear is exactly what kind of an impact they have within the body.

Many authorities in the health care field advise two primary strategies to avoid chemical and environmental dangers: limit exposure whenever possible and try to spend more time in a natural setting.

Tuesday - Chemicals in Plastic May Endanger Children and Adults

Wednesday - A Natural, Low Carb Chipotle Taco Recipe with a Twist

Thursday - What is "Earthing" or "Grounding"?

Friday - Natural Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis

The links I've provided above, from HealthyFellow.com, offer practical advice about how to protect yourself from chemically-induced health risks via an improved diet, limiting exposure to man-made toxins, reconnecting to the Earth and using alternative remedies for chronic health conditions.

Modern technology is both a blessing and a curse. But we can often derive the greatest good from 21st century living by making judicious choices in our daily life and occasionally reminding ourselves of the wisdom that history provides. I believe that the arena of natural medicine is an excellent vehicle in which we can integrate these principles. I hope you'll agree!

PS - You can now follow the Healthy Fellow on Twitter. Just click on this link to find out how and why!

Vitamin D and Testerone Levels

Natural medicine is much like politics or the stock market. Blink and you'll likely miss a lot of important information. But who has the time to live a full life and thoroughly research the greatest and latest information about alternative and complementary medicine? One resource that can help keep you up to speed is HealthyFellow.com. Here are some of the tip-top stories presented on HF this passed week:

Link # 1 - The Latest News About Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Link # 2 - Vitamin D and Testosterone Levels in Men

Link # 3 - The Science Behind Music Therapy

Link # 4 - Generic Drugs and Proactive Patients

Link # 5 - Natural Cancer Fighters

Healthy Fellow is a lot like a good multivitamin, IMO. It fills in the gaps that a standard diet of mainstream magazines, newspapers, TV programs and websites can't possibly cover. I hope you'll check it out and that you'll agree.

Please take good care of yourselves and each other! Speaking of which, please considering supporting Vitamin Angels' new humanitarian effort in Haiti. They're a reputable, non-profit organization that aims to saves lives via improved nutrition. Thank you!

Natural Health in 2010

Here are my top 5 natural health links for 2010 (so far). This looks like it's going to be a banner year for alternative and complementary medicine news! Great to see!

Link #1 - Vitamin E News and Updates

Link # 2 - Metformin for Blood Sugar and Cardiovascular Health

Link # 3 - Super Blue Green Algae - Chlorella and Spirulina

Link # 4 - Recipe: All Natural, Low Carb Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

Link # 5 - Choline: The Little Known B-Vitamin You Should Know About

I hope you find these Healthy Fellow links to be as informative and useful as I did. My hope and wish for you all is an upcoming year filled with the best of health and much joy and love!

Legumes, Mastic Gum, Sea Salt and Vinegar News

2009 is winding down and 2010 is nearly upon us. This is a time of year where new resolutions begin to form in our minds. We want to be better people, healthier and to live life to it's fullest. These kinds of profound changes usually come with a significant price tag. There's one additional catch: money can't buy them. Only dedication, effort and sacrifice is an acceptable form of payment. But ultimately, if we invest ourselves wholeheartedly, we often find that the end result is a bargain. The rewards far outweigh any personal cost that was needed to make it happen.

HealthyFellow.com is a site which strives to provide free information that can be used to improve lives. Please have a look at this week's content and see if there's something there that might help you take a step in a better direction.

Monday - Salt, Sea Salt and the Sodium Potassium Ratio

Tuesday - Mastic Gum and Digestive Health

Wednesday - Does Vinegar Lower Blood Sugar?

Thursday - Product Review - ReserveAge Ultimate Antioxidant

Friday/Weekend - Are Legumes Healthy?

Better yet, in this season of gift giving, why not share what you've learned on HealthyFellow.com with those that you care about? I hope what you've read serves you and your loved ones well. I hope that all of your holidays are blessed with an abundance of good health and joy. My best wishes to you all in 2010 and beyond!

Pycnogenol and Eye Health

The holidays are rapidly approaching. This time provides "last minute shoppers" a unique opportunity to give the gift of good health. The web site HealthyFellow.com recommends several affordable and unique presents that you can share with the ones you love ... knowing that it'll bring them both joy and wellness.

Link #1 - Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol) for Eye Health

Link #2 - Give the Gift of Natural Health This Holiday Season

Link #3 - What is DIM (Diindolylmethane)?

Link #4 - More Healthy and Unconventional Gift Ideas

Link #5 - The Cancer Prevention Convention

The best gifts don't require a lot of money. But the one thing they have in common is that they show others that you truly care. I hope you'll consider giving a health promoting gift this holiday season. If you do, the benefits may extend far beyond the next couple of weeks.

Exercise and Weight Loss

It's good to be back home. I was away on family business and just plain old business-business last week. But by now I've had the opportunity to catch up with things at HealthyFellow.com and I'm sure glad that I did. See for yourself why this is my favorite natural health blog on the 'net!

Link # 1: Using Exercise to Manage Weight

Link # 2: Guided Imagery, Indian Gooseberry and More

Link # 3: Apples May Help Protect Against Cancer

Link #4: Gardening for Good Health

Link # 5: Red Clover for Men and Women

I hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving and that your holidays are shaping up to be both healthful and equally joyful. Please take good care of yourselves and each other!

Alternate Day Fasting, Fenugreek and Heart Attack Protection

What do you look for when you seek out a source for natural health information? I personally try to find resources that provide evidence that supports what they write about - such as verifiable, scientific citations. Another essential characteristic of the alternative health sites I like best is accessibility. I want to be able to understand what's being explained and I also like it when sites allow readers to ask questions and receive answers. This greatly enriches my experience and helps me to understand the concepts much better. HealthyFellow.com is my favorite natural medicine site because it covers these bases very well. Here's an overview of the information I found on Healthy Fellow this past week.

Link - Fenugreek Research

Link - Dried Plums or Prunes - The Forgotten Superfruit

Link - Natural Heart Attack Protection

Link - Alternate Day Fasting

Link - An H1N1 Flu Success Story

As you can see from the titles of the links, the subject matter is pretty broad in scope. That's something I value as well. If you've never checked out Healthy Fellow, I highly recommend that you do so. There's even a feature on the site that allows you to receive all the weekday columns (for free) via e-mail. That's kind of a cool feature if you're interested in staying 100% up to date.

I hope some of you check out the site and benefit from it like I do. Please take care good yourselves and each other. See you next week!

ADHD, H1N1 and NAC for Mental Health

Last week was a real "humdinger" on HealthyFellow.com. I learned about new reasons to avoid being overweight, some dietary strategies that could lower my risk of developing cancer and there were even some revelations about natural ways to help with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a variety of mental health concerns (addition, bipoloar disorder and schizophrenia). Friday's column was especially relevant given the worldwide concern about the H1N1 flu virus. Where else am I going to learn about this type of information?! Probably not from my doctor or the mainstream news.

Link 1 - New Reasons to Lose Weight

Link 2 - Citrus Fruits, Dietary Fiber and Multivitamins in the News!

Link 3 - NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) for Mental Health

Link 4 - ADHD and Cancer Prevention Updates

Link 5 - Antioxidants and H1N1 Flu

I hope you'll check these links out and that they'll be as informative and useful for you as they were for me.

Take good care ... of yourself and each other!

Acupressure, Apitherapy and Natural Headache Remedies

The top natural health links of the week, brought to you by HealthyFellow.com. There's a little something for everyone. If you're struggling with anxiety, arthritis, headaches, multiple sclerosis or even osteoporosis you'll certainly want to check out these informative columns.

Link #1 - The Latest News About Acupressure and Massage

Link #2 - Product Review: Natural Factors' Serenity Formula

Link #3 - Apitherapy (Bee Venom Therapy)

Link #4 - The Bone Brain Connection

Link #5 - Natural Headache Alternatives

There are more alternative healing options available to us than ever before. Let's all get educated about what's out there and how to use them wisely! I thank you for stopping by and I hope you'll be back again next weekend!

Healthy Breakfast Pudding, Liver Protection and Umcka!

What we drink and eat affects much more than just our waistline. In fact, there are very few conditions of the body and mind that aren't influenced by what we choose to consume. Several columns posted this week on the HealthFellow.com site attest to this truism.

Green Tea has recently been found to decrease the risk of depression and psychological distress.

Link - Green Tea for a Healthier Mood

Drinking coffee is generally thought of as an unhealthy habit. But a growing body of scientific evidence indicates that it may actually promote liver health.

Link - Natural Liver Protectors

Find out about the latest natural health and nutrition news that your doctors probably don't know about. After you read the most current info. on low carb diets, multivitamins and red wine ... make sure to share your knowledge with your physician.

Link - Breaking Holistic News for Patients and Physicians

Are you one of the millions of people out there who don't regularly eat a healthy breakfast? If so, you may be interested in learning about a delicious, easy to prepare and nutrient dense alternative to conventional morning meals.

Link - Superfood Breakfast Pudding

Umcka is one of the best researched natural medicines for upper respiratory infections. This cold and flu season is the perfect time to learn all about it.

Link - Umcka Extract for Respiratory Infections

The key to maintaining good health is staying well informed. Such knowledge allows us to participate more effectively in our own medical decisions. In short, keeping current on health care matters is an investment in our long term wellness and provides us with an opportunity to spread our "health wealth" with others.

Exercise, Meditation and Mediterranean Diet News

I always feel encouraged when I learn about new applications for well established natural remedies. For instance, did you know that: a) The Mediterranean diet can support a healthy mood?; b) Some forms of exercise can actually relieve arthritic pain?; c) Folic acid, Vitamin B6 and B12 support bone health in older women?; d) Meditation can boost immune function and lower stress hormone levels in patients with cancer?; e) People with higher Vitamin D levels have a lower risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes? All of this information and more is based on the latest scientific data presented this week on HealthyFellow.com.

Link #1 - Mediterranean Diet Secrets

Link #2 - Exercise: The Natural Pain Reliever

Link #3 - The Latest Health News for Women

Link #4 - Meditation and Cancer

Link #5 - Vitamin D Headlines

Please take a moment to check out these links. I think you'll find some new and interesting information that you can easily and healthfully apply to your own life. As always, I also encourage you to share what you learn with your loved ones and your health care team. Please spread the knowledge and the love! :)

Artic Root, Elderberry and Natural Skin Care News

The natural health week in review, presented by HealthyFellow.com:

Monday's Column: Link - Beer for Better Bones and Menopausal Support?!

Tuesday's Column: Link - Artic Root: The Mental and Physical Energy Booster

Wednesday's Column: Link - The Latest on Elderberry for Flu Protection

Thursday's Column: Link - The Atkins Bar Test

Friday's Column: Link - Updates on Coconut Oil, Lactoferrin and Natural Skin Care Options

I hope you find this information to be of interest. If you do, please share it with your family, friends and physicians! Have a healthy and safe week!

Mangosteen, Sleep Apnea and Vitamin D

Here are some of the natural health topics that were covered this week on HealthyFellow.com:

Monday's Topics: Link

The rind of an exotic fruit called mangosteen may promote clearer skin. Getting enough sleep seems to protect the brain from Alzheimer's related plaque. Having adequate Vitamin D in your system is connected to better blood pressure in women.

Tuesday's Topic: Link

There are certain holistic remedies that can help you (or a loved one) have a more comfortable and safer stay the next time you're in the hospital.

Wednesday's Topics: Link

New research suggests that a traditional South American brew called Yerba Mate may be good for the cardiovascular system. Red ginseng could be just the ticket for hard to solve bad breath. And finally, eggs are now being recommended for the promotion of eye health.

Thursday's Topic: Link

Certain dietary choices can help ensure the good health of your gums and teeth. Find out which menu items top that list.

Friday's Topic: Link

Losing modest amounts of weight can help resolve sleep apnea symptoms. This can literally be a lifesaver as this sleep-related condition has been linked to certain cancers, diabetes and heart disease.

More holistic information is already in the works for this upcoming week. I hope you'll visit HealthyFellow.com and invite your friends and loved ones to stop by too. Thank you for taking the time to visit!

Here's some of latest headlines from world of holistic medicine courtesy of HealthyFellow.com. The titles of the links seem like they tell it all. But the details may surprise you. Not everything that's natural is beneficial in every circumstance. Knowing the difference can be the deciding factor between the promotion of good health and fanning the flames of dis-ease.

Link - Cinnamon, Coffee and Male Fertility Updates

Link - New Osteoarthritis Arthritis Remedies

Link - The Red Wine Cancer Connection

Link - All Natural, Sugar-Free Soda Alternatives

Link - Aged Garlic Extract and Heart Disease

I hope you use this week's information to your best advantage. Please share it with those that you care about and your doctors. Let's spread the word together and make a real impact!