Exercise Heart Rate

The type of exercise I recommend for most people’s health is aerobic exercise. This means keeping your exercise at a level that uses more oxygen than at rest, but without getting “winded.”  For most people, especially those just beginning to workout, your primary...

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an herbal adaptogen for the adrenal glands and stress related issues.  Adaptogens are substances, often herbs, that affect an organ whether it is overactive or underactive.  That is, adaptogens have the effects of both lowering an...

Drink More Water

People say this so often, that few people pay attention. PAY ATTENTION!  Many say that water is the single biggest deficiency in the United States.  Soft drinks, coffee, and juices are NOT water. Drink eight 8 ounce glasses of water a day, or 64 total ounces.  That is...

Do Not Sit Too Long On Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

Get up and move around on planes, trains, and when driving at least every 90 minutes.  On planes, plan ahead since bad weather might keep you in your seat past the time you should be up and moving.  This is an important piece of advice that is often overlooked, but...