Flu season can be a challenging time of year to stay healthy. My family has had great success with fighting the flu naturally by following the advice prescribed by Dr. David Williams. Here is one of Dr. William’s short articles on natural flu fighting remedies. http://www.drdavidwilliams.com/natural-cold-and-flu-treatments/ At the first sign of body aches and chills, my family takes this […]
Read moreCold and flu season is here. The best way to strengthen the immune system is to get enough rest, hydrate with water all day long and eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables and low in sugar. Sugar suppresses the immune system. A single cough can contain as many as 200 million virus particles and is said to travel […]
Read moreThis last two weeks of the year can be so fun and full of parties and holiday treats. When you are shopping for your holiday meals make sure to include lots of fresh produce. Fill your cart with fruits and vegetables you know you and your family will eat. Be the guest that brings a fruit or veggie tray. Fill […]
Read moreStudies have shown that cinnamon can lower cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels in adults. Australian researchers found that cinnamon helps to lower stomach acid levels and reduce many of the causes of indigestion. Please read this short article on the study about cinnamon. It is so easy to add more cinnamon into our daily diets. Add cinnamon to your homemade […]
Read moreThis last month of the year can be a real time of defeat for many people. The weight gained from eating all of the holiday treats and high calorie foods at parties might cause many people to give up their fitness goals in the new year. There is a way to make it through this season without weight gain. Make […]
Read moreMilan Ross lost 225 pounds on a plant based diet! He found out about this type of lifestyle while working at Whole Foods. He attended a week long health seminar in Naples, Florida. Please take a few moments to read this wonderful story from Forks Over Knives! https://www.forksoverknives.com/whole-foods-changed-life-helped-lose-200-pounds/
Read moreHere is a new study to be thankful for!An Australian study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that eating eight servings of fruits and vegetables daily may boost life satisfaction. Life is short and we want to spend it in a good mood. Here is a simple example of how to get those eight servings in one […]
Read moreWe all know that eating fruits and vegetables are beneficial for many reasons. Fruits and vegetables keep us healthy and feeling energized. They are full of vitamins our bodies need. They are low in calories and high in phytochemicals. As we plan our holiday meals, we should try to incorporate many plant based dishes with minimal additional fats. At parties, […]
Read moreWith cold and flu season here, strengthen your immune system with lots of cruciferous vegetables. I especially like to roast Brussel sprouts in garlic and olive oil for 30 minutes! http://www.dole.com/Articles/Broccoli-vs-oral-cancer
Read moreWith only two months left in 2016, we want to end the year full of energy and fitting our holiday clothing! This short list in the link below will help you continue to gain that “grit” you need to finish the year well. I especially like the small chart here that shows just how much walking or running we need […]
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