Think of the old movies about Biblical times and they are always referring to pomegranates. The fruit has come back in popularity in recent years, but to get the immune boost and disease prevention from pomegranate you seek, you have to go past the juice. Whether it’s breast cancer or heart health, there’s a lot to learn about pomegranate. TERRY'S BOTTOM LINE: If you’re looking for a “super food”, pomegranate is it. However, to get the most benefits from pomegranate, choose t

Type 2 diabetes is preventable, manageable, and even reversible. With sensible food choices, a healthy exercise routine, and an amazing herbal remedy called hintonia latiflora, you can safely reduce blood sugars and live a healthy life! TERRY'S BOTTOM LINE: Type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar have been described as a “preventable epidemic.” I believe that’s true. Sensible adjustments to diet and exercise can go a long way towards reversing the disease, but you should also co

Digestion - We are not only what we eat but what we absorb! Providing the body with proper nutrients is important but not enough. We must be able to utilize those nutrients for the body to function at its optimum level. A lack of energy is one of the first signs that the body is lacking what it needs to perform. Digestion can be improved by chewing food well approximately 10-15 chews per bite. Chewing food is very important because the body has to work harder to digest the fo

Enzymes are biologically active proteins found in all living cells. Metabolic enzymes catalyze and regulate every biochemical reaction that occurs within the human body, making them essential for cellular function and overall health. Digestive enzymes turn the food we eat into energy which may be utilized by the body for various biological processes. Our bodies naturally produce both digestive and metabolic enzymes, as they are needed. Enzymes are protein chemicals, which

Probiotics—the good bacteria that live in your gut and that are also found in yogurt and dietary supplements—have been shown in a variety of studies to improve digestion, but new research shows they can do much more. A study published in January 2012 in the FASEB Journal found that boosting the good bacteria in your intestines can help reduce the risk of death from heart attacks. Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin divided rats into three groups. The first group w

Round, red, and delicious, tart cherries are stars of the summer season. But did you know they also provide powerful nutrients for fighting pain and inflammation associated with gout? TERRY’S BOTTOM LINE: With gout on the rise, many people are looking for ways to relieve the pain and inflammation the disease brings about. While conventional approaches can’t seem to address the problem effectively, tart cherries can. This amazing fruit will: Relieve the symptoms of gout Stop p