Articles By Michael Byrd

Is flaxseed truly a source of omega 3s? Well, the truth is it isn't. And, I can prove it!

What do omega 3 fatty acids and a healthy heart have in common? You'll need to travel with me to the Far North and the Mediterranean to find out.

You mean to tell me there might be mercury in my fish oil? Yeah, and PCBs too. If that's the case, what's a healthy consumer to do?

What parent doesn't want their kids to eat healthier? We've all had to bribe, cajole, threaten and manipulate our children at least once, but wouldn't it be nice if we didn't have to stoop to such heavy handed tactics? Here are some tips to help you out.

Are there benefits of fish oil for women? Maybe you've noticed. Women are different than men. They're smarter than us, stronger than us, endure more than we can and smell better too.

Many people don't understand how important nutrition is to their brain. And, when they don't get the nutrition their brain needs to think intelligently, it doesn't help them to understand this simple concept - good nutrition feeds your brain!

In our "gotta have it now" culture, too many people are looking for that quick fix. They want to lose weight, lower blood pressure, re-grow hair, overcome heart disease and cancer, reverse diabetes and even get an erection - and they wanted it yesterday. It just can't happen fast enough for them.

Sometimes simple solutions rule. Isn't it great when that happens? Well, recent research shows that a simple solution can help prevent juvenile diabetes for millions of children all around the world - and simple salmon is the solution!

With all the evidence supporting the healthy benefits of eating fish, it seems almost like abuse not to feed your children fish on a regular basis.

"If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands." Remember that song from your childhood? Sometimes I sing it to my kids and it always makes them laugh. Do you know if you're happy?

There are 8,956 different ways to die. But, most people "choose" the same 4. Why do I say "choose"? Because the majority of our population are choosing a suicidal lifestyle that leads to early death.

"I've got a headache." This is not just an idle excuse to make fun of. Over twenty five million Americans suffer from migraines - 75% of them women.

Who knows the secret of the fountain of youth? After all, it always makes good sense to take advice from those who know what they're talking about - especially if they have proven results.

Satisfied with your smarts? Or does it sometimes seem like you could be making wiser decisions, remembering more ("Now where did I put my pen?") or just plain thinking better?

Could you possibly be sued tomorrow for what you're feeding your child today?