Natural Health and Personal Development Articles from Dr. Kevin McDougal

Sure you can lose a lot of weight… in a short amount of time.. in a lot of different ways. But what if you have more than just a few pounds to lose? How fast can you realistically expect to lose weight? It’s a great question. Assuming that you successfully create a fat-burning state within [...]

Every year you see the ads, “Get Your Flu Shot Today!” and “Flu Shots Available at the Service Desk.” But why is it that certain times of the year we are always told to get the flu shot, and is that the only solution? In 1981 a man by the name of R. Edgar Hope-Simpson suggested [...]

The grass is always greener on the other side… or so they say. (Whomever “they” may be) Is it always an illusion? Is it purely self-deception? In many cases you imagine the “other side” to be something that is simply not realistic. For example, a person may believe deep down that it’s possible to continue [...]

A goal is only a goal if you truly set out determined to achieve it.  Anything less than that is simply a wish or a weak prayer. I’ve set many goals in my life and achieved many of them, but a lot of them took much longer than I would have liked.  In this video [...]

Sitting long hours in front of a computer can put a tremendous amount of strain on the muscles of the back of the neck and upper back. In fact, because of the way the neck muscles attach to the base of the skull at the back of the head, the nerves of the scalp can [...]

There are a lot of great companies out there to choose from.  People choose brands and companies for various reasons.  How do you know which is the best? When I selected my primary product partner, I used the following criterion: The highest quality raw ingredients The highest quality manufacturing Formulas backed by solid research Convenient [...]

Fajitas are super easy to make!  Unfortunately most of the pre-mixed fajita seasonings on the market are LOADED with MSG (monosodium glutamate), and other not-so-healthy substances. In this video I show you how I make beef fajitas, gluten free, without MSG!   Essential Ingredients: Beef (Any thin cut will do) 1 yellow onion 1/2 red [...]

If you ever visit our house you will hear things come out of my kids mouths that I NEVER heard when I was growing up.  Things like, “Dad, is this a carbohydrate or a protein?,” or “Can I have water instead of juice?” By far my favorite, comes from my pre-K girl, “Is this gluten-three?” [...]

I made this a couple of weeks ago to take to a party with some friends, so I thought I’d share it! Have you never made your own guacamole or salsa but wanted to know how? Or you’ve ever wondered, “What’s in Guacamole?” You should check out this video. There are several valuable nutrients in [...]

Hey this one is a quick one.  I’ve worked with the crew at Active Life Wellness Center in Austin, TX over the past year.  This was a great post on their Facebook page recently and thought I would share.  Check out their Facebook page here. ENJOY! Top 12 Green Smoothies + 1 1) Mango Tango: [...]