So were we and we started to search for information on doing just that - be healthier.

We had questions about our health, understanding what free radicals and antioxidants are, our foods, the right vitamins, working out, any extra concerns for athletes, do we need supplements - this is what we learned.

We are NOT doctors, just regular people that had the desire to really learn about being healthy.

Health Crisis in America	Understanding Free Radicals	Understanding Antioxidants	Foods for Health	Quality of Our Foods
Athletes and Health	The Right Nutrients	Why Diets Are Hard	TBD	TBD

Every day people are becoming more aware of their health than ever before. Healthcare costs are spinning out of control. Taking action to avoid health issues is more important than ever.

Our goal is to provide information so you can make choices to change your current health. Before making changes to your diet or exercise routine always consult your doctor.

Let’s take a look at the pulse of America's youth. For the first time in 2 centuries the current generation may have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. *
*NY Times 2005/New England Journal of Medicine - Click to read

Obesity is already shortening the avg. life span by a greater rate then accidents, homicides and suicides - combined.

You may ask how can that be - Currently 33% of children born in America today are expected to develop Type 2 Diabetes. For Black and Hispanic children the number jumps to 50%.

To help you understand lets look at today's health reality. The leading causes of premature deaths in the world today are degenerative diseases.

• Cardiovascular Disease (17 million*)
• Cancer (8.6 million*)
• Stroke (5.5 million*)
• Respiratory Disease (3.7 million*)
• Diabetes (990,000*)

Right about now you may be asking - "So what are the causes of Degenerative Diseases?” The top causes are:

• Autointoxication - the body's inability to rid itself of toxic wastes, a result of metabolism
• Nutritional Deficiencies - without the proper nutrients it’s harder for our bodies to function correctly
• Stress - it comes in many forms but begins within, like road rage - when someone cuts you off with their car what do you do? We can get angry/aggressive or we can just shake our head and let it go, either way it's our choice.

All of these causes produce what is know as Free Radicals.

For more information watch the next module:
Free Radicals - click here

The information contained in this site is a collection from our search to improve our health. It is not advice, just information for you to use to talk with your doctor.