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Cold and Flu-Fighting Breakfast…with a Twist
Maybe you are not sniffling, as yet, but cold and flu season is upon us. Just over 2 percent of Americans have had the flu so far this season and nearly 7 percent have caught a cold…typical numbers for October, according to Gallup. More like 8 to 10 percent of people will be sniffling come… Read more
4 Reasons to Celebrate Non-GMO Month
Did you know that October is officially Non-GMO Month? For almost a decade this month, retail stores nationwide will celebrate the consumer’s right to be informed of foods and products that contain genetically modified organisms, aka GMOs. What exactly are GMOs again? GMOs, or Genetically Modified Organisms, are products of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering,… Read more
Don’t Do Away With the Yolk
Egg whites and not the yolk, huh!?!? For too long there has been a stigma that the yolk of an egg is high in cholesterol, even though skipping it skimps on the most nutritious part of the egg. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines allows eating up to one egg a day, yolk and… Read more
5 Superfoods To Taste This September
August is gone, and September brings in the feeling of the last of what summer has to offer. So, get excited for the freshness of fall. The following superfoods below will help you savor refreshing warm-weather flavors and look forward to the comforting tastes of autumn. Sweet Potatoes What Makes Them “super”: These complex carbs with four… Read more
6 Steps To Reset Your Sleep Patterns For Fall
While Monday, Labor Day, is known as the unofficial end of summer, many people find it more difficult to adjust their sleep schedule back to what it was before the laid back summertime schedule began. Although it is especially true for children who go back to school in August or September, adults can also suffer… Read more
What This Does for Your Head AND Your Heart
We drink it, we swim in it, the steam from it eases congestion and the conversion to ice reduces swelling. Water is all around us (and even in us). “Water makes up about 2/3 of who we are, and influences 100 percent of the processes in our body,” says CamelBak hydration expert Doug Casa, PhD.… Read more
DIY Natural Homemade Sunscreen
5 UV-Fighting Foods for Inside Out Sun Protection
Did you know that UV rays from the sun can damage skin cell’s deoxyribonucleic acid, better known as DNA? This can lead to wrinkles, rough skin, skin sagging, brown spots, and skin cancer. You may seek out topical sunscreens as one way to protect the skin from UV damage, but not only do they not provide… Read more
7 Must-Have Foods for Natural Beauty Treatments
Harsh chemicals and unnatural ingredients do not have to be included when treating yourself to a nourishing spa treatment! Skin problems, such as dry skin or acne, can be treated with some of the most effective and natural remedies created at home with just a few ingredients from your kitchen. I’m constantly mixing up some concoction… Read more
5 Reasons Why Summer Is Good For Your Heart
The lazy, hazy days of summer are good for your heart — but not because we tend to be lazier or hazier. Quite the opposite. Seasonal changes bring changes to our lifestyles, and summer just happens to be the season where we live a bit healthier. Here are 5 reasons why summer is especially good… Read more