by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Health Education, Natural Solutions
When you sleep you are giving your body the rest and repair it needs. Your brain and body work non-stop throughout the day and they need a break about every 16 hours. The break is what we call sleep. It’s not the same as resting, as we all know. Resting is...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Health Education, Natural Solutions
The Acai Palm Tree is native to Central and South America. It grows a red-purple berry, of course called an acai berry, which is in the same family as blueberries and cranberries. For many years retailers have been selling it in various forms as a health promoter. ...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Health Education, Natural Solutions
You have probably heard the hype about fish oil and its omega benefits and perhaps you even take it. Some people who do, see a huge improvement in joint pain, memory, blood sugar or something else. However, most of us aren’t that person and if you’re like me, you...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Health Education, Nutrition and Society
It is not uncommon for doctors to recommend that patients cut their salt intake. Salt is composed of sodium and chloride and too much sodium can be a problem because sodium and blood pressure are strongly linked. Just a tablespoon of salt has 2300mg of sodium; a...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Health Education, Nutrition and Society
One google search is all that it takes to realize that there is a lot of confusion about the health benefits of natural sea salt and others such as Himalayan salt. These natural types of salts are not nearly as processed or refined as our typical table salt. They are...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Health Education, Natural Solutions, Nutrition and Society
By far the most popular stimulant drug in America is caffeine. It helps us wake up in the morning and stay awake during the day. Sadly, many of us ‘need’ it because we don’t get enough sleep, but that’s another issue. We know it works, but often we...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Health Education, Natural Solutions
Co-enzyme Q-10, or simply CoQ-10 is similar to a vitamin. Every single cell uses it. While it has a lot of jobs, one of the most important is producing energy. CoQ-10 does this in much the same way that a match can produce a bonfire. No matter how much material is...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Natural Solutions, Nutrition and Society
We all want to know how to beat stress. My top 5 stress busting tips will help you battle this growing hit on your adrenals and help you relax and refocus. Even if for just a little while. If you live in the world today, chances are you have (or are) experiencing...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Exercise Wellness, Natural Solutions
Staying motivated is the biggest roadblock on your path to fitness. But, there is a bomb-proof shield against lack of motivation; the solution is a well-constructed training journal. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and line out exactly what you will need to lock in your...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Health Education, Natural Solutions, Nutrition and Society
Currently, heart disease kills more people than anything else.1 A total of 610,000 men and women per year in the U.S. That’s about 1 in every 4 deaths. So, reducing your risk ought to be high on your to do list. Sadly, that probably means lifestyle changes like...