Herbs, Home Remedies and Foods that Reduce Swelling

 Herbs, Home Remedies and Foods that Reduce Swelling

by JB BardotSee all TBYIL articles by JB Bardot

(The Best Years in Life) Swelling can occur as the result of any number of causes ranging from edema to food allergies, an insect bite, inflammation from gout or a sports injury. Regardless of why you have swelling, a variety of foods, herbs and home remedies may help reduce the pain, inflammation and swollen tissue. Use caution if using unfamiliar herbs and contact your natural health practitioner first.  Read More

A Plant-based Diet Could be Beneficial for Uterine Fibroids

A Plant-based Diet Could be Beneficial for Uterine Fibroids

by Sárka-Jonae MillerSee more articles by Sarka_Jonae Miller

(The Best Years in Life) Many women may have uterine fibroids and not know it. Although uterine fibroids are not usually cancerous, they can still lead to complications like excessive menstrual bleeding and anemia. Around one in 800 fibroids become cancerous and some grow to become even larger than a grapefruit. 

When a woman has symptoms are usually related to the fibroid or fibroids’ size. They usually don’t cause much in the way of symptoms until they result in the uterus growing to the size of a about a 14 week pregnancy. Read more

Cajun Bean Dip with Red Bell Peppers

 

Try this red bean dip, spiked with lemon juice and garlic and garnished with colorful red peppers, onions and celery. It's great party food (SUPER BOWL) to satisfy everyone and will add a healthy dish to your party menu.

http://www.tbyil.com/Cajun_Bean_Dip_Red_Bell_Peppers.htm#

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Yesterday's Interview with Ian Jacklin

The Best Years in Life Radio

Absolutely fantastic interview with Ian Jacklin yesterday! Podcast is up. If you missed it, this is a must to listen to:

http://www.wolfspiritradio.com/audio-archive/Tony_and_LuellaMay/2013/2013-01-30_TBYIL_with_Guests_IanJacklin_and_RoseCherrix.mp3 

Would you wash your tub or toilet with your perfume or antiperspirant?

Would you wash your tub, or toilet with your perfume or antiperspirant?   If not, read on.  The same chemicals that are used in your cleaning supplies, you are putting on your body.  These chemicals are not good for you or your children. Think about the word “Chemicals”. It’s a common word heard everyday. It is so common that you might not even be thinking about what chemicals can do to the body, because how generic the word is.  What if I changed the word chemical to Triclosan or Phthalates?  Either you would run to your dictionary, or you would ignore those words.  Triclosan and Phthalates are foreign words to us because they are not common words used in our daily language. These chemicals, along with many others  are in the ingredients in makeup, cleaning supplies, toothpaste, and other non natural items that may be in your home.   Let’s talk  a little bit about Triclosan, and Phthalates.

Some consumer products Triclosan is used in is toothpaste, pesticides, pet medicines, and the water you drink. It is consumed by the human body.  Just as fast as it enters the body, it exits the body. It has been found in breast milk. It causes irritability in rats if inhaled. It is less toxic when taken by mouth, or absorbed through the skin, and  more toxic when inhaled, which was proven by using animals.  It has been proven to be a skin irritant to humans. It is known to impair a muscle cells ability to contract, weaken the heart and grip strength in  mice, and have slowed down swimming in fathead minnows.  In Australia it is listed as a hazardous substance. .

If you have plastic in your home you have phthalates. Do you know that shower curtain smell is caused by Phthalates? Recently, Phthalates have been put on a list of chemicals that are a risk by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Phthalates affect the male sexual organs, which also includes low sperm count.An Epidemiologist,  DR. Shanna Swan, at the University of Rochester medical school studied Phthalates in pregnant woman. She found woman with a higher level of Phthalates had boys that had greater problems. Phthalates are used to soften plastic and Vinyl. Polyvinyl Chloride is softened by Phthalates. They are found in your cosmetics, personal care products, flexible plastic, vinyl toys, food packaging, plastic wrap, and the list goes on.

The above facts are just a paragraph of thousands of words about these chemicals. My job is to educate you briefly on chemicals in the home. I help people to create a healthier and safer home environment.  I don’t believe we can cut every chemical out of our lives, but I do believe we can make a difference in our home. `There are proven links between chemicals in our home, and our health. If you would like a better tomorrow for your family join me in a “How to Go Green” online seminar.  


References
http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-18560_162-6506892.html
http://www.ourstolenfuture.org/newscience/reproduction/hypospadias.htm
http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/text_version/chemicals.php?id=24

A new skin cancer remedy that hasn’t been outlawed (yet)

A new skin cancer remedy that hasn’t been outlawed (yet)

by Paul FassaSee more articles by Paul Fassa

(The Best Years in Life) Despite the fact that there are safe and effective topical remedies for skin cancer, the only recourse for most until the past few years has been to undergo the medical mafia’s treatments or break the law.

The medical mafia is that network of AMA, FDA, and Big Pharma. They conspire to eliminate effective and safe remedies in order to force their ineffective, toxic, but patented procedures enabling their inventors to get wealthy in a few years off of royalties and enriching Big Pharma from their international sales.

Your options for skin cancer within the medical mafia are topical chemotherapy creams that often harm healthy skin or surgery that disfigures and scars for life.

Outside the medical mafia there are safe and effective solutions . . . Read More.

Aloe Vera for Healing Burns and Digestion

Aloe Vera for Healing Burns and Digestion

by Melanie GrimesSee more articles by Melanie Grimes

(The Best Years in Life) Aloe vera is a succulent plant that has long been used to treat burns. It was mentioned by Pliny the Elder and also in the New Testament, "And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes," (John 19:3940). It is long been in use as an herbal medicine in the Orient and Asia.

Raw aloe is an antibacterial as well as an antifungal, and has helped heal streptococcus growths on skin. But the two main uses of aloe vera are to treat burns and to soothe the stomach lining, as in the treatment of ulcers. Raw and processed aloe vera can be used for both of these treatments, however it is more common for processed aloe vera to be used as a drink and for the raw plant to be used directly or skin complaints and for wound healing. 
Raw aloe vera is best when obtained directly from a fresh plant. The leaves are long and pointy end because the plant is a succulent they feel a bit squishy to the touch. When you break off the tip of an aloe vera plant, it will ooze for a short time, then seal itself. The plant will continue to send out new shoots that can be used in a similar manner.  Read More.

Urinary Tract Infection Home Remedies: Herbs to Prevent a UTI Recurrence

Urinary Tract Infection Home Remedies: Herbs to Prevent a UTI Recurrence

by Sárka-Jonae MillerSee more articles by Sarka_Jonae Miller

(The Best Years in Life) If you have ever had a UTI, you are probably not keen on experiencing the symptoms of urinary tract infection again; yet nearly half the women who get a UTI experience another one within a year, including women who take antibiotics. There are natural ways to cure a UTI, but you should also consider herbal support from home remedies to prevent a future urinary tract infection.  Read More.

UK data finds prescription drugs 62,000 times more likely to kill than supplements

UK data finds prescription drugs 62,000 times more likely to kill than supplements

 

by Tony Isaacs

 

(The Best Years in Life) According to data released by the UK-based Alliance for Natural Health International (ANH-Intl), pharmaceutical drugs are 62,000 times more likely to kill you than supplements. In fact, the data collected by ANH-Intl demonstrates that food supplements are the safest substances regularly consumed by UK citizens even though they are the target of increasingly restrictive European legislation aimed at 'protecting consumers.'

The data found that pharmaceutical drugs were also 7,750 times more likely to result in death than herbal remedies. Both food supplements and herbal remedies were placed in the 'supersafe' category of individual risk - with a less than one in ten million risk of death. Read More

Roasted Corn Pudding in Acorn Squash

 

This colorful recipe featuring acorn squash is sure to warm and nourish your body with health ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil, scallions, jalapeno and fresh corn (non-GMO of course).

http://www.tbyil.com/Roasted_Corn_Pudding_Acorn_Squash.htm

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Dark Chocolate Double Dipped Blood Oranges

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Dark Chocolate Double Dipped Blood Oranges

The blood orange is a variety of orange (Citrus sinensis) with crimson, almost-blood-colored flesh. The fruit is smaller than an average orange; its skin is usually pitted, but can be smooth. The distinctive dark flesh color is due to the presence of anthocyanins, a family of pigments known for their health benefits which are common to many flowers and fruit, but uncommon in citrus fruits. Blood oranges are also one of the tastiest varieties of oranges. This healthy, colorful and tasty recipe combines these distinctive oranges with healthy dark chocolate, coconut oil and Himalayan or sea salt.

See the complete recipe HERE.

Genetic Cancer Theory Disproven Yet Continues to be Propagated

Genetic Cancer Theory Disproven Yet Continues to be Propagated

By: Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, CH

The Cancer Epidemic That Continues

Are you aware that nearly 50% of Americans will develop some form of cancer today, and that by 2050 the cancer rate will have nearly doubled? (National Cancer Institute – NCI) With billions given to research for a cure, prevention methods and supposedly the most brilliant minds to task, the last 40 years have yielded very little in regards to either objective. We’re a nation with one of the greatest technological capabilities known to man, a world super power, yet have the third sickest population falling only to China and India (U.S. Census Bureau – extrapolations). Making matters worse are statistics that show chronic disease wildly more prevalent within developed / industrialized nations.

Is Cancer Really Genetic?

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Why Antibiotics and Antivirals Fail

Why Antibiotics and Antivirals Fail

by Jon Barron

( The Best Years in Life ) A few years ago an issue of the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report featured a story about a deadly bacterial illness commonly seen in people on antibiotics but that now appears to be growing more common in patients not taking such drugs. The bacterium is Clostridium difficile, also known as C-diff. It's symptoms include diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and nausea, and last year it was blamed for 100 deaths over 18 months in just one hospital in Quebec, Canada. And in a second article in the New England Journal of Medicine, health officials said samples of the same bacteria taken from eight US hospitals show it's mutating to become even more resistant to antibiotics. Especially disturbing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recent cases in four states indicate it's now appearing more often in healthy people who have not been admitted to health-care facilities or even taken antibiotics. The bottom line is that C-diff has grown resistant to antibiotics that work against other colon bacteria. How did this happen? Quite simply, when patients took those antibiotics, particularly clindamycin, competing bacteria died off and C-diff exploded.

But this article isn't about C-diff. C-diff is merely the headline trigger. What we want to talk about is why and how bacteria like C-diff and viruses like bird flu develop resistance to antibiotics and antiviral drugs. And more importantly…what you can do about it.  Read More.

Winter Salad with Warm Mushrooms

Study finds that anxiety may originate in your gut, not in your head

Study finds that anxiety may originate in your gut, not in your head

by Tony Isaacs

(The Best Years in Life) We're all familiar with the term "gut feeling". As it turns out, the term may be more apt than we realize. In recent years, research has increasingly identified the role the gut can have on mood and behavior, leading many scientists to refer to the gut as the "second brain". Now, for the first time, researchers have found conclusive evidence that conditions such as anxiety can originate in the gut instead of the brain.

To read the rest of the article, click Here.

Can You Lose Weight With Green Tea?

Can You Lose Weight With Green Tea?

A TBYIL Exclusive by Matthew Denos, PhD

Green tea, one of the most popular beverages in Asian countries, has been regarded as a medicine and healthful beverage since ancient times. It was around 2700 BC when the legendary Chinese emperor, Shen Nung, discovered the detoxifying and health-maintaining effects of green tea. Since then it has been traditionally used for the prevention and treatment of a broad range of illnesses.

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Common Sense Revisited - America at a New Crossroads

 Common Sense Revisited - America at a New Crossroads

by Tony Isaacs

Over two centuries ago, what would become our fledgling nation stood at a crossroads - poised to either submit to continued tyranny by an oppressive and unresponsive government or else bravely rise up and DE CLARE their freedom and refusal to continue to live under the thumbs of such a government. Today, a growing number of people believe we have arrived at a similar juncture and that the past provides an example for the future:  

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Yesterday's Radio Show Podcast with Dr.Ken O'Neal

Yesterday's podcast with Dr. Ken O'Neal is up.  It was a very informative interview as to how the Powers That Be persecute anyone in the field of natural medicine.  Tony and I also had our segments.  I talked about the dangers of antibiotics.

To listen to the podcast, go to:

http://www.wolfspiritradio.com/audio-archive/Tony_and_LuellaMay/2013/2013-01-23_TBYIL_Guest_DrKenOneil.mp3 

Be sure to visit our website today - it's never too late to begin living longer, healthier and happier lives!

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Oatmeal-Carrot Muffins

 

This recipe for rich, moist muffins will help you satisfy your craving for a sweet treat while providing a nutritious foundation to start your day. The recipe calls for oats, which are a rich source of dietary fiber and provide the muffins' hearty texture. While usually eaten at breakfast, these muffins are wonderful any time of day. They are perfect for snacking and make a nice addition to the dinner table in lieu of traditional dinner rolls.

http://www.tbyil.com/Oatmeal-Carrot_Muffins.htm

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Thumbs Down on “Antioxidant” 7Up

Thumbs Down on “Antioxidant” 7Up

By Tony Isaacs

(The Best Years in Life) In yet another example of deceptive marketing of less than healthy food products by major food and beverage companies, 7Up has heavily marketed its "Antioxidant Cherry 7Up" drinks in both regular and diet versions with prominent images of natural cherries on consumer ads and packaging labels.

Unwitting consumers might take a look at the drinks 7Up introduced last year and ask what could be so bad about a soft drink that contains "natural flavors", no caffeine and now antioxidants too? Perhaps taking a close look at what the "antioxidant" content is, and the rest of the ingredients that make up regular and diet Antioxidant Cherry 7Up might give an entirely different picture than the one being promoted by 7Up.  

To read the rest of the article, click Here.

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

 

Greek yogurt is the secret to this succulent stuffed chicken. It’s much thicker than regular yogurt because a lot of the liquid whey is strained out, making it perfect for adding flavor and keeping the chicken moist. And the ~3 ounce serving – about the size of a deck of cards – is ideal. Fill the rest of your plate with some veggie side dishes for a complete New American Plate meal.

http://www.tbyil.com/Stuffed_Chicken_Breasts.htm

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Cosmetics and Animal Testing: Avon, Mary Kay and Estee Lauder Are Not Cruelty Free

Cosmetics and Animal Testing: Avon, Mary Kay and Estee Lauder Are Not Cruelty Free

by Sárka-Jonae Miller

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(The Best Years in Life) Many caring individuals rely on labels that state that products are cruelty free to make compassionate decisions. When companies like Avon, Mary Kay and Estee Lauder put that label on their products, they are making a promise to consumers that their money will not go toward supporting cruel testing on animals. More than two decades have gone by since these three companies made that promise and now they are breaking it. Even worse, they are not changing their labels to truly reflect their shift away from being cruelty free.  Read More.

Natural Foot Care

Natural Foot Care

by Melanie Grimes

(The Best Years in Life) Your feet are a frequently unnoticed part of the body. We cram them into shoes and don’t even look at them all day long. But your feet are the foundation for good posture and keep you headed where you are going, so good foot care is important. You can improve your foot health with proper shoes, moisturizing treatments, and massage.  Read More.

Health Secrets of the Benefits and Dangers of Popcorn

Health Secrets of the Benefits and Dangers of Popcorn

by Barbara Minton
See all TBYIL articles by Barbara Minton

(The Best Years in Life) Few foods are more popular than popcorn, but it's important to know that all popcorn is not created equal. When it's prepared the right way, popcorn is the most nutritious snack on earth according to researchers. When it's prepared the wrong way, it's a death-dealing toxin.  Read More.

Seven Valuable Techniques to Check for Adrenal Insufficiency and Dysfunction

Seven Valuable Techniques to Check for Adrenal Insufficiency and Dysfunction

by JB BardotSee all TBYIL articles by JB Bardot

(The Best Years in Life) The adrenal glands are located in the body just above the kidneys. Their job is to produce and release certain regulatory hormones. These hormones control the “fight-flight” reactions of the body’s central nervous system and respond to highly charged emotional situations. The other function of the adrenals is to manufacture steroids and sex hormones. Along with helping to manage stress, the various hormones produced help control blood pressure, blood sugar, fluid balance and a myriad of metabolic functions. The main cause of adrenal dysfunction also called adrenal fatigue is stress, of all kinds, ranging from emotional reactions to life’s challenges, to responses by the body to illnesses and nutritional deficiencies. Testing for adrenal dysfunction is necessary to help avoid the more serious adrenal failure whose onset can arise from long term, unchecked stress creating adrenal dysfunction. Read More.

Natural safer blood thinning alternatives to mainstream drugs

by Tony Isaacs

(The Best Years in Life) Millions of people in the United States take either prescription medications, aspirin or a combination of those drugs to thin their blood. The problem with prescription blood thinners and aspirin is that they all have a number of side effects associated with them, some of which can be fatal. The good news is that nature offers several effective options that are effective and far safer.

Typically, blood thinners are prescribed if you have some kind of heart or blood vessel disease or if you have poor blood flow to your brain. Blood thinners are also prescribed for:

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Natural Weight Loss Supplements That Really Work

Natural Weight Loss Supplements That Really Work

by Sárka-Jonae Miller
See more articles by Sarka_Jonae Miller

(The Best Years in Life) All weight loss plans have one thing in common: you have to start using up more calories than you consume to lose weight. Cutting back on calories creates a deficit so you can achieve fast weight loss, but eating less is challenging when your dietary choices are habitual. Weight loss supplements that suppress your appetite may give you a fighting chance for sticking to a healthy diet. Although not a long-term solution, certain supplements provide the assistance people need to get through a period of adjustment when beginning a natural weight loss routine.  Read More.

See also:

Three Reasons to Take Coconut Oil to Lose Weight

Can You Lose Weight With Green Tea?

Homeopathic Remedies for the Flu: Avoid the flu shot

Homeopathic Remedies for the Flu: Avoid the flu shot

by Melanie GrimesSee more articles by Melanie Grimes

(The Best Years in Life) Flu remedies from nature can help speed recovery from the flu and help prevent the flu as well. Homeopathy has been very successful in treating the symptoms of flu and this year’s flu epidemic has been no exception.

There are two types of flu being seen- a gastric flu and a vertigo with cough flu.

For the gastric flu, the remedy seems to be Veratrum alba for vomiting along with diarrhea, and with cold sweat on the forehead.

Other remedies used to treat the flu this flu season include:  Read More.

See also:

This Year Use Nature to Avoid and Beat Seasonal Colds and Flu

Blueberry and Red Onion Compote

 

By now, you’ve heard about blueberries’ potent antioxidant benefits. But did you know about their hidden talent for tasting good with main-course ingredients? In green salads, poultry dishes and relishes like this recipe, blueberries provide intriguing contrasts of taste, texture and color. Try this compote with fish or poultry. It will keep up to two weeks, tightly covered, in the refrigerator.

http://www.tbyil.com/Blueberry_Red_Onion_Compote.htm

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White Bean Pasta

 

When it comes to healthy eating and buying within a budget, beans are the best choice. One serving of canned beans costs a mere 25 cents. Buy them in bags, cook them yourself and you'll pay about one-half the price. Nutritionally, they’re packed with protein, fiber and cancer-fighting compounds like saponins and lignans. Pair this recipe for white bean pasta with some roasted chicken and sautéed greens for a complete and balanced meal to fit any budget.

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Halibut with Citrus and Garlic

As a cold-water fish, halibut is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, the kind of fats health experts say we need to eat more of. Known for heart benefits, these fats are now being researched for potential cancer protection. And there’s no time like a mild spring night to savor a light fish entrée such halibut with citrus and garlic. The orange peel, red onion and green zucchini dress this tender white fish in bright colors.

http://www.tbyil.com/Halibut_Citrus_Garlic.htm

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Vegan Raw Lime Avocado Tart

Do you like key lime pie, but had rather forego the dairy? If so, you will love this unusual but delicious raw vegan version which uses avocado, macadamia nuts, coconut, cashews and more for the crust and filling. It may look a bit strange on paper, but if you try it you will be simply amazed! If you have guests, you may want to double the recipe.

http://www.tbyil.com/Raw_Lime_Tart.htm

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This Year Use Nature to Avoid and Beat Seasonal Colds and Flu

This Year Use Nature to Avoid and Beat Seasonal Colds and Flu

by Luella May

It’s that time of year again for the oncoming cold and flu season. Everywhere we turn, we see the familiar signs advertising “Flu Shots” and “Free Flu Shots,” while over-the-counter flu and cold medications line store shelves in prominent locations. Instead of giving in to the fear and hype about flu and colds and taking marginally effective and often dangerous flu shots and medications, there are simpler and much safer natural solutions.

For the rest of the article, click Here.

Broiled Zucchini (or Eggplant)

Featured Recipe:

Broiled Zucchini (or Eggplant)
Try this super healthy delicious recipe for a filling dish that is sure to please. Make it even more healthy by using eggplant instead of zucchini - but either version will be loaded with healthy nutrients.

See the complete recipe HERE.

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Raw Apple Snacks

 

You and your guests will love this easy-to-make healthy snack recipe. Use a green apple in place of one of the red apples for a more tart version bursting with flavor. Warning: contents are addicting!

http://www.tbyil.com/Raw_Apple_Snacks.htm

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