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- Healthy Eating for Kids (and Parents) - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Therese PattersonThis past week I read a wonderful article by Casey Seidenberg who got down to the basics of healthy eating for kids. With increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, and eating disorders, I found her suggestions both heartfelt and made common sense that can sometimes be forgotten in our day-to-day ...
Views: 903 - 9 Crazy Things Pesticides Are Doing to Your Body - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Therese PattersonPesticides are designed to kill. Whether it's nerve gas–like neurological disruption, the unbalancing of key hormones, or the stunting of a plant's ability to absorb life-sustaining trace minerals from the soil, none of the chemical interventions seems all that appetizing, especially considering ...
Views: 1453 - 28% of Americans Can't Cook! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Therese PattersonI recently saw a headline that read "28% of Americans Can't Cook." At the same time that fewer people are cooking, more and more evidence finds cooking more of your meals at home is one of the best ways to improve your health. While many of the people surveyed in the study didn't cook because a ...
Views: 1067 - Must Have Kitchen Tools for the Healthy Kitchen - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Therese PattersonIf you want to eat healthier but have less time than ever to cook, you'll find these time saving, small kitchen tricks and tools to be just what you need to cook quick and healthy meals for you and your entire family. Healthy cooking doesn't have to be difficult when you have tricks of the trade ...
Views: 973 - How Can Digestive Enzymes Benefit You? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Therese PattersonImproving digestion is the cornerstone to good health. With a healthy digestive system energy levels improve, skin becomes softer and clearer, body odor reduces and the immune system is strengthened. The trick is to work from the top down, first ensuring good digestion, then good absorption and ...
Views: 1515 - Balancing Hormones Naturally - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Therese PattersonFeeling constantly fatigued? Having foggy thinking? Is your weight unmanageable despite exercise and healthy diet? These symptoms may be caused by an imbalance in thyroid hormones or those produced by the adrenal and reproductive glands. Hormone Imbalance can have a severe impact on your ...
Views: 1183 - Keys to Healthy (Mindful) Eating - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Therese PattersonConsider a Food’s Purpose. Before you eat something, ask What is this doing for me? For example, spinach has vitamin A to help you with your vision while the good fats in salmon (Omega-3’s) protect against heart disease and reduce inflammation in our bodies. Food really does become part of your ...
Views: 1005 - Niacin - the best "drug" for lowering cholesterol - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Therese PattersonVitamin B3 (niacin) is the most effective substance, even better than statins, for both lowering LDL cholesterol, but importantly raising HDL. Niacin is usually given in doses of 1,000mg to 2,000mg, in a non-blushing or slow-release form since, in high doses, it causes vasodilation (blushing ...
Views: 970 - Sage Advice: Be Your Own Health Advocate - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Therese PattersonMixed Messages on Nutritional Supplements: The media seems to disseminate information at their whim and often it is unsubstantiated. Case in point with the recent headlines regarding whether nutritional supplements can be bad for you. However, we all need to wise to the ways of the media and ...
Views: 1146 - Joint Health & Anti-Aging - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Therese PattersonProblems with the joints affect a large portion of the population, with arthritis being the number one joint health problem. Consider taking one or more of the products described below, with your doctor's supervision. And be sure to eat an anti-inflammatory diet and get regular exercise, ...
Views: 1491 - Improved Energy - Amino Acids and B Vitmains - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Therese PattersonBusy lifestyles and overbooked schedules have led us to a society of worn down individuals looking for the next best energy drink or caffeine buzz. Unfortunately, stimulants and other substances that are supposed to help us feel better and more energized, often times prove to be ...
Views: 934 - Bob Greene’s 4 Pillars to Feel 20 Years Younger - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Therese PattersonBob Greene has his own line of food in the supermarkets (Best of Life foods) and he also been featured many times on Oprah. The Four pillars Bob Greene recommends for feeling and looking younger: Exercise, nutrition, skin care and sleep. According to Bob, these pillars can change your ...
Views: 1668 - Back to School Means More Time for Moms - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Therese PattersonBack to School means moms have more time to focus on themselves and get back to what is important. Health and well-being make the difference between living well and just living. Across the board, from the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream to hypoallergenic concerns and beyond, ...
Views: 1003(3 votes) - Dr. Oz, America’s Heart Doctor, Gives Anti-Aging Tips - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Therese PattersonDr. Oz says that we can control 70 percent of our aging destiny with the right choices and that we ALL can live to be 100! Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen have written a best seller entitled YOU: Staying Young. They recommend a few simple alterations we can all do to turn back time with ...
Views: 8922(5 votes) - Are Your Skincare Products Doing More Harm Than Good? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Therese PattersonIf you don't know the answer, then maybe it's time you found out. The Skin Deep Report, a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), found that most common cosmetics -- including lotions, foundations and lip balms -- contained known or ...
Views: 1099 - One Treatment Cures Back Pain, Neck Pain & Headaches - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Therese PattersonA non-medical treatment that works permanently and is not chiropractic, is it possible? It may sound too good to be true but those who have traveled long distances to have the luxation of their Atlas permanently realigned are believers. The AtlasPROfilax ® treatment is a one-time, non-medical ...
Views: 7027 - Ready to Take Oprah's Go Green Challenge - by Submitted on May 29, 2007 from Therese PattersonReady to take Oprah's Go Green challenge? Make saving our planet a part of your daily life with easy changes. Start today with simple suggestions from Oprah's Go Green show like Eco Bags reusable canvas bags for grocery shopping, Seventh Generation non-toxic cleaners, eco-friendly recycled ...
Views: 1597 - Natural Sleep Aid Remedies - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from Therese PattersonNatural sleep remedies have been around many generations and if you are among the 30 percent of Americans who suffer from insomnia, one of these natural sleep remedies may be just what the doctor ordered. They are not miracle cures, some may take several weeks to work but many have been proven ...
Views: 2591 - Spring Cleaning the Way Nature Intended - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Therese PattersonSpring Cleaning the Way Nature Intended Non-Toxic Cleaners Are Better For Your Family Due in part to the harsh chemicals used to create many of today's common household cleaning products, the EPA has determined that indoor air quality can be significantly more polluted than outdoor air quality. ...
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