Up until not too long ago, being “pleasingly plump” was a sign of good health. Especially as you got older. And now, we have the science to back up that sensible, conventional wisdom… In fact, [...]
Category: weight
Lose unwanted pounds and boost blood sugar control—just in time for summer!
As we head into the warmer weather of spring, some people feel the urge to lose a few pounds. But instead of counting calories, cutting carbs, or spending hours at the gym, I suggest you try [...]
A little extra weight—and a healthy gait—protect against early death
In recent years, scientific studies have consistently found that people who are overweight—or even mildly obese—live longer with less chronic diseases than those who weigh less or who are [...]
Vegetarians more likely to “require” weight-loss surgery
Yesterday, I reported on more new research that found a clear link between a diet high in processed foods and obesity. So, today, I’m discussing a study that explored a lesser-known dietary cause [...]
Follow this President’s diet plan and shed unwanted pounds for good
Today, in honor of President’s Day, I thought we’d talk about William Howard Taft. He’s perhaps best known as our heftiest president who famously had a special bathtub installed in the White [...]
Shrink your waistline in just 12 weeks with this “romantic” flower extract
You may be giving or getting roses tomorrow for Valentine’s Day. But roses also have a long history of use as a medicinal remedy, as I explained earlier this week. And now, according to two new [...]
My favorite exercise slows aging by decades
I always recommend swimming as the single-best exercise for your health and longevity. It’s far better than running on a treadmill or on hard, artificial pavement. In fact, as you’ll hear in a [...]
Natural weight-loss wonder underutilized and overlooked
As I reported last February, scientific studies show one natural botanical extract can help you shed pounds and inches. But the weight loss and natural products industries “underutilize” and even [...]
8 hidden factors that affect your weight
You probably hear that diet and exercise are the keys to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. While those two factors are the foundation, half-a-dozen other factors also influence [...]
The natural weight loss wonder backed by science, not hype
There is so much hype about weight loss supplements. And most of the time, that’s ALL it is — hype. As I reported back in 2015 in my Insiders’ Cures newsletter, most so-called weight-loss [...]