This has been a very tough cold and flu season for many people. When we feel like we are fighting off an infection, we usually don’t have much energy. It is important to spend the energy you do have to make healthy beverages and foods to strengthen your immune system. I make smoothies with lemons and greens all year long […]
Read moreI’m sure you know friends or family members who have recently gone vegan. Many people think this is just a new fad and they do not understand some of the health reasons behind deciding to go vegan. I have included a free documentary for those interested in learning more about this topic. I encourage a plant based life style for […]
Read moreI really like this list from the Food Revolution about staple items to keep in your fridge for healthy eating. Eating the foods mentioned in this list is an inexpensive way to stay healthy all year long! I keep most of these items in my fridge each week such as fresh fruits, cut up fresh vegetables, flax and chia seeds, […]
Read moreIf you struggle with scoliosis or know a friend or family member with this condition, please share this article from Dole with them. “A new study suggests a yoga pose as a beneficial treatment for scoliosis. For the study, researchers recruited 25 scoliosis (a condition in which the spine curves sideways) patients, ages 14 to 85 years from a private medical […]
Read moreDr. Eifrig has a great health and wellness newsletter. He publishes many lists that summarize ways to stay healthy both mentally and physically. Here is a short list from his most recent newsletter with recommendations for ways to protect yourself this season. ——————————— 1) Don’t share food or drinks. Eating and drinking from another person’s utensils and glasses means you’re […]
Read moreWe all should be concerned about pesticides in our food supply. I know it is expensive and difficult to eat all organic produce. Organic farmers do use pesticides too, they just use safer products. If you can purchase organic produce when it comes to the dirty dozen that is one step in the right direction. The dirty dozen is the […]
Read moreFor optimal health, it is important that we eat a variety of foods in many different colors. I like to put many colorful foods into my morning breakfast smoothie (spinach, berries, lemons, bananas). Then I try to eat a salad or a few servings of fruit at lunch time. Dinner time is the time to make up for any missed […]
Read moreA sore throat is not comfortable. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables, drinking plenty of water and getting adequate sleep is important for daily health. If you do find yourself struggling with a sore throat, here is a list of home remedies to help feel better from the folks at Global Healing Center. https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/natural-home-remedies-for-sore-throat/ RECIPE: REMEDY FOR SORE […]
Read moreI just read a terrific article by Dr. David Eifrig Jr. He sited many benefits that have been linked to daily music listening for better overall health. I think we have all experienced an uplifting time at an exercise class, family event or concert when the music has really lifted our spirits. Here is Dr. Eifrig’s list of some of […]
Read moreIt is important to keep inflammation down in the body. “Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, heart disease, allergies, type 2 diabetes, arthritis and joint disease, depression, some types of cancer, obesity, and other conditions may all be caused by or made worse by inflammation. And our bodies become more susceptible to the damages of inflammation as we age.” Lindsay Oberst Processed foods, fast […]
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