by Cliff Smith

Vegetarians, in general, eat a plant-based diet of fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, grains and legumes.  Of course, there are many different kinds of vegetarian diets that require special attention.

To be sure of obtaining the highest quality nutrition, vegetarians and vegans should focus on:

• Iron
• Protein
• Calcium
• Vitamin B12
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids

People following a strict vegetarian diet are more likely to require B12 supplements, because B12 comes primarily from animal products, such as eggs, meat, poultry, shellfish and milk products.  Vitamin B-12 is difficult for the body to absorb, so a spray in the mouth helps the mucus membranes under the tongue assist the body in assimilating the valuable ......

By Cliff Smith

No, I am not a real doctor, but in this video I play the Doctor of Excitementology.  When you watch it, you’ll see why I do not recommend little blue pills to enhance sexual performance.

My family finds this really funny because my big brother is a real doctor while I’m just an actor who plays one on TV.  He may be the smarter one in the family, but a little jealous that I’m more physically fit and still have a full head of hair. 

• Click for my secret to healthy hair

As I celebrate my 54th birthday today (or my 46th birthday according to the Backwards Birthday Countdown), I’m pleased to say that I have no need for little blue pills, or any other medications, for that matter.&......

By Cliff Smith

Have you had any whole foods today?  Were they raw, or steamed, or baked at low enough temperatures to maintain the whole food structure?  If your food choices were fried, microwaved, heated over 118 degrees, or altered in processing and packaging, then most likely they were not whole foods when you ate them.

The term 'whole foods' refers to specific foods found in nature that include all the necessary nutrients for humans - carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins and minerals, without alteration.  Whole foods do not contain added ingredients such as synthetic or isolated vitamins, artificial flavorings, sugars, salt, or trans-fats.  Those that are not whole foods may have also been deprived of ......

By Cliff Smith

We’ve been discussing the possibilities of reversing aging for some time, and now science is pointing the way to how we can live longer, healthier lives.  Of course, it’s one thing to live longer, but the real prize is to live a long, healthy life without stiff joints, loss of vitality, or physical degeneration.  Do you believe this kind of anti-aging is really possible, or is it just science fiction?

This CBS News Report discusses the anti-aging possibilities being addressed by real, scientific research today.  

In his new book, "The Lucky Years," CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus begins with the anecdote of a woman who was rebuked for her scientific research on reversing aging. .........

By Cliff Smith

My twenty-three year old son recently told me that he knows plenty of young people who don’t drink any water.  They go days, weeks, months, and even years without the benefits of drinking water.  They’re hydrating with energy drinks, sport drinks, vitamin waters, soft drinks, coffee, and alcohol.  This is not a good way to create energy, maintain a healthy weight, think clearly, or stay fit.

Most people reading this are already aware of the benefits of drinking water, so please share it with the young people you know.  For more energy, improved performance and better concentration, healthy hydration is an important fact of life. The large amounts of caffeine, sugar and artificial ......