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Do you want to improve your health and energy?

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired?
Frustration about health!

That's exactly how I felt a few years ago after some health problems and stress had gotten the better of me.

I was tired all the time. I wanted to take naps a LOT. I got really frustrated because I wanted to feel better and enjoy my life but I didn't know how to achieve that!

When my doctor was going to add yet another pill to the growing list of prescription drugs that I was already taking, I had a "meltdown."

My frustration with my lack of health and energy and no relief in sight reached the limit. Up to that point, I honestly thought that all those meds were helping me physically. But I felt like crap!

So I wondered, "What's wrong with this picture??" Unfortunately, my doctor couldn't answer my health questions to my satisfaction so I began looking for information that I could actually USE to improve how I felt physically. I was sick and tired of feeling like a freakin' zombie!

My observation and experience is that there's a full on "war" going on between conventional "drugs and surgery" methods and alternative methods of health care. I have gained valuable experience and knowledge in both areas and continue to observe and learn about the different practices and how effective (or not) they are. There is a time and place for both methods, but that is not generally known or the differences understood.

I've acquired knowledge and understanding to the point where I can now sort through some of the hype and BS and actually find and apply practical information to improve my own personal health.

You probably have a good idea of what it takes to improve your level of wellness - but with all the information that we get bombarded with, information that is conflicting, incomplete or even outright false, how can we decide for ourselves what's true even if we had enough time to check it all out??

Featured article: Metabolism 101
Real Ways to Increase Metabolism

Asking questions, researching and investigating things is something I love to do. I really enjoy "getting to the bottom" of an issue so I can understand it!

I also enjoy sharing understanding with others - I rather resent being told that something is "good for you" without any information on how and why. I prefer to present information in a way that helps someone understand and look at it for themselves and that's what you'll find here..

As I discovered information that I could put into practice and discovered things that actually did improve my physical condition, I realized that I really wanted to share what I was learning with others in a similar situation. I saw and heard of so many people in the same situation that I was - sick and tired of being sick and tired, lacking the correct information, understanding and know-how to honestly improve their health and energy!!

Getting healthier and staying healthy is not rocket science! There really are no secrets or mysteries about getting healthier. The data and knowledge already exists - it just takes some digging around and looking in the right places for true, useful health improvement information.

Having tons of conflicting and erroneous data makes it almost impossible to understand things and hides the simple, yet powerful basics under a mountain of confusion.

You CAN do something about feeling better and increasing your energy. It's not hopeless like I once felt it was. It comes from knowing and understanding the basics so that you can apply them to yourself.

These basics are the subject of this web site, with a strong emphasis on being "in plain English" so you can understand and use them for yourself.

When we know enough useful information about anything, including what our bodies need to work well, we can do something about it.

My philosophy is that improving our health should be enjoyable! Our health plays a huge role in the enjoyment of our lives. It doesn't make sense that grunting and groaning and having a hard time would work to achieve something that makes you feel good does it? How could you really achieve anything if getting there was painful?

So come on in, let's grab something to wet our whistles and chat about taking charge of our bodies - and most importantly, enjoying our lives!

Cheers!

How does stress affect lifestyle?
Stress comes in all shapes and sizes. Here is the definition of stress, how does stress affect lifestyle and what you can do about it.

Basic Nutrition Data
Get the lowdown on understanding nutrition data and how nutrition directly affects your health.

The Nutrition of Foods: What' s in YOUR food?
Why does an 'apple a day keep the doctor away' but potato chips are considered 'junk food?' The nutrition of foods gives us a clue!

Protein in the diet
Why is protein in the diet so important? What is protein anyway??

Carbohydrates in food
The subject of carbohydrates in food is booby trapped! What exactly IS carbohydrate anyway??

The Three Types of Dietary Fat
Get the skinny on the 3 types of dietary fat and how they are actually essential to health. There is only one truly 'bad' kind of fat!

Vitamins and minerals in the diet
How do vitamins and minerals in the diet affect health? Where do they come from? Do we really need them?

The Nutrition Fact Label: What's the Use?
Is the nutrition fact label actually useful? Some of it is, but some of it is a waste of paper and ink!

Breathing your way to health
Is breathing your way to health possible? This overview of the purpose of breathing and how it relates to health will answer that question!

Useful Exercise Information
What have we all missed when it comes to exercise information? The answer may just help you improve your health and level of physical fitness.

C'mon! We're having a general health discussion!
Grab your coffee! We're having a general health discussion about the steps to take to regain your health, the definition of wellness, antioxidenats, skin brushing and more!

Food, Nutrition, and Health
What's the relationship between food, nutrition and health? Can you improve your health through food and nutrition?

The Importance of Sleep
The importance of sleep is fairly obvious if you haven't gotten enough... Find out the main things that influence sleep and good health and what you can do to improve them.

Types of Exercise
Find out exactly what the different types of exercise are and how they help your body and improve your health and well-being.

Health Related Fitness
Your health is related to fitness, they're not separate things! These articles on physical activity and the types and benefits of exercise will give you a good idea of the relationship between health and fitness.

Stress Management and Relaxation
Learn how simple stress management and relaxation can be and why it improves your health and happiness in life!

Basic Health Related Articles
The health related articles in this section cover health basics such as why your body needs water, what is metabolism and pH in regular English words, not Greek!

Improving Health and Energy Blog
Get the newest articles and updated information at the Improving Health and Energy Blog.

Skin Brushing: Health on a Stick!
Different forms of skin brushing for health have been around for a long time! Discover how this simple activity can improve your health immensely.

Body Cleansing and Detoxification: What's it all about?
How does body cleansing and detoxification benefit our health? Why should we consider it? Doesn't the body naturally do it? Get those questions answered in this article.

How to sleep better - Recharge your body batteries!
What will truly help us find out how to sleep better? Here are some myths about sleep and some honest to goodness useful data and tips.

Stevia sweetener... Ahh, the sweet life!
Stevia sweetener is a superior alternative to artificial sweeteners and sugar. It comes from a plant, not a laboratory! Having had diabetes all my life, I am so happy that I found stevia!

Fast Food Nutrition Facts
Fast food nutrition facts... it sure can taste great and make you feel good, but fast food contains no nutrition. Find out why!

The Stages of Sleep - What's important about them?
This short article reveals what is important about the stages of sleep and your health.

All Natural Weight Loss
Hear ye! Hear ye! All natural weight loss has nothing to do with that four-letter word, d-i-e-t...

Mini trampoline exercise: Fast, effective and fun!
Mini trampoline exercise is the exercise of my dreams... My health is improving already after just a month of this enjoyable activity!

Definition of Green Living - How green living benefits your health
What's the definition of green living? Recycling your beer cans and newspapers? Get the complete definition and find out how green living affects your health.

Key Benefits to Exercise
If you are unsure of the benefits to exercise and how exercise should be fun and enjoyable, you will find some answers in this article.

Definition of Physical Activity - Uncomplicated!
The actual definition of physical activity is very simple. Here it is with further information on increasing your level of physical activity and enjoying it.

Rebounding: Benefits Rock!
Rebounding benefits just about anyone of any age, size and physical condition. Learn how simple and easy this highly effective exercise is to get started on and stay motivated!

What IS metabolism? We all have one and our lives depend on it!
Just what IS metabolism? Is it true that you can't change it? No, it's not true! Learn what metabolism is and get tips on how you can improve it.

Real Ways to Increase Metabolism
Looking for ways to increase metabolism? Find out what metabolism actually is and common sense ways to improve it.

Your health, your choice!

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