Keeping the Immune System Healthy
Passing the autumnal equinox here in the Northeast, cool crisp nights have begun to follow pleasant days. Color has blossomed out on the trees in northern regions and in higher elevations. We have...
View ArticleHow Toxic is Your World?
Have you ever thought about how many invisible toxins you’re exposed to everyday? Unless you make your own everything, from completely natural organic materials, the odds are that you are exposed to...
View ArticleSpice Up Your Holidays
When it comes to seasoning our food there are many herbs and spices to choose from, but first it is important to understand the difference between them. Herbs are the fresh and/or dried leaves of...
View ArticleSleep
Even when we know that something is good for us, it is sometimes tempting to do things that get in the way of our good health. Throughout my life one positive health habit that has been the hardest for...
View ArticleSleep….The Sequel
In my last article I talked about some of the reasons it is important to get a good night’s sleep. We can understand this need a little bit better by going over some sleep basics. When we sleep we...
View ArticleDo We Know What We Are Eating?
Why are there so many foods in our diet that are bad for us? And how is this affecting our overall health and how well our bodies function? This article is going to be more of a series of questions...
View ArticleAre We in Control of Our Health?
So, in my last article I focused on the low fat/fat free myth and how you should eat natural, not man made fats if you want to improve your overall health. I also covered food coloring and the idea of...
View ArticleSummer Time Pests
I have always been a strong advocate for spending as much time out of doors as you can. There are many benefits to be derived from walking, biking, gardening, simply sitting out on the porch or lying...
View ArticleTicks: What are the Risks?
In my last article I talked about ways to keep pests like mosquitoes and ticks from invading your yard and ruining outdoor outings. In this article I would like to focus on ticks and the dangers they...
View ArticleVitamin D Deficiency, On the Rise
Vitamin D deficiency is becoming increasingly more common, with some studies showing at least 50% of the North American population testing low for blood levels of this critically important vitamin....
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