Dean Ornish and the Unifying Theory: One Root, Many Diseases, One Solution

Dean Ornish UnDo It!

What if heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers aren’t really separate problems at all? That’s the revolutionary insight that Dean Ornish, MD—clinical professor of medicine at UCSF and founder of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute—has spent four decades proving through rigorous clinical research. His work suggests that most chronic diseases share the […]

How to Get More Deep Sleep Naturally

How to Get More Deep Sleep

How to get more deep sleep naturally may be simpler than you think – and it starts long before your head hits the pillow. More than a third of Americans are chronically sleep-deprived, and the consequences go far beyond feeling groggy. One study found that just one week of six-hour nights caused over 700 genes […]

11 Pathways of Aging: Dr. Greger’s Plan to Slow Them Down

How Not to Die by Dr. Michael Greger

The 11 pathways of aging are not inevitable – and according to Michael Greger MD, each one can be slowed or blocked with the right foods, movement, and lifestyle habits. Think of your body like a control panel with eleven switches. Some turn on energy and repair. But too many of us accidentally leave the […]

Interval Walking Training: Japan’s Simple Fitness Secret

Interval Walking

Exercise ranks number 12 on Michael Greger MD’s Daily Dozen checklist – last but certainly not least, backed by overwhelming evidence for its health benefits. Daily movement is one of the few lifestyle habits shared by every Blue Zone population on earth. And here’s the good news: it doesn’t require a gym, expensive equipment, a […]

When is American Heart Month? Your Guide to Preventing Heart Disease with Food

when is american heart month

When is American Heart Month, and why should you care? Every February, the nation focuses on cardiovascular health — and for good reason. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death for Americans, a position it has held since President Lyndon B. Johnson first proclaimed American Heart Month in 1964. But here’s what most […]

Make Your Own Blue Zone: the Power of Plant-Based Longevity

Blue Zones Map: Live to 100 with Plant-Based Diet for Longevity

Explore the wonders of Blue Zones, understand the life-changing benefits of a plant-based diet, and see how LeafSide’s offerings are your gateway to adhering to the revered dietary guidelines of these regions. Embrace a life of vitality and wellness with LeafSide, and step into your own Blue Zone!

National Stress Awareness Month: The Secrets of Shedding Stress

  May Your April Be Zen 😌🧘‍♀️ “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.” — Mark Twain April is National Stress Awareness Month, started in 1992. Like most people, you’re probably past awareness, and just want stress-free ways to manage it, right? 😁 Before […]