We believe that the dietary choices we make are the foundation of health. This is backed up by countless studies showing the big role nutrition plays in our bodies ability to function well. Fiber is a cornerstone of any nutritious lifestyle. Getting enough fiber on a daily basis is one of the most important things…

There is so much illness in the world today that modern medicine is one of the most profitable industries that has ever existed. Industrialized nations spend billions of dollars each year treating diseases that, in some cases, are preventable. Though conventional wisdom has long believed that the body and mind are separate and that we…

1. Nourish Your Body Be vigilant with what you eat and drink. Cut out everything that is toxic to your body, or at least keep these toxins to a minimum. The less saturated fats, red meat and processed foods, the better. Studies demonstrate that those that follow a vegan diet, avoiding all meat and dairy,…

Alternative therapies for cancer treatment are being explored in a variety of settings. Even some conventional doctors are beginning to recommend complementary health practices like meditation, art therapy, prayer, and yoga to support people living with cancer. Yoga therapy is a relatively new modality that is based on and derived from the ancient practices of…

We all love a little sweetness in our days. Something that picks us up and makes us feel good for a bit. But looking for that sweetness in the things we drink can be a recipe for disaster. Many people all over the world drink soda as their primary beverage, sometimes even more frequently than…

Everyone has opinions about food and health these days. As we learn more about what makes the body function optimally, it can be easy to think that what we believe is the absolute truth. We are also living in an age where people are dying every day from diseases that could be mitigated or prevented…

Creating healthy, easy meals can be challenging, especially when we are on the go. One relatively new health food that has emerged in the blender age is the smoothie. Smoothies are ubiquitous these days, available everywhere from new age restaurants to fast food joints. They are an easy, convenient way to get a lot of…

Truth be told, we love all fruits and vegetables around these parts. A nourishing living foods diet composed of mostly fresh vegetables and fruit is a cornerstone of health, and greatly responsible for how radiant we feel even at this stage of life. But there are some fruits and veggies that are particular powerhouses when…

We all need to eat. Food is a primary component of human life. A part of cultivating a healthy lifestyle is paying attention to what one eats, nourishing the body with wholesome real food. But when awareness of the food we eat turns into an obsession, our health can suffer and our quality of life…

While we usually prefer to focus on cultivating a healthy lifestyle here at MHLC, sometimes it helps to know what illnesses are out there to be able to protect ourselves. The best health care is prevention, after all. A relatively recently identified disease that has been making headlines all over the world is Ebola. There…