So many of us are not drinking enough water! Dehydration can cause a myriad of problems including headaches, constipation, muscle pain, and more. A general rule of thumb is to drink one-half your body weight in ounces (i.e., for someone weighing 150 pounds, daily consumption of 75 ounces is recommended). […]
Author: PipeTabor
23 Uses for Baking Soda
I haven’t tried all of these (and I’m not an IHOP fan) but I do know that many of them do work. I love that a single, safe household item can provide such service! Toss out those dangerous cleaners, deodorizers, etc., and pull out your box of baking soda!! Read […]
Death of Trans Fats??
I hope that this is true–that trans fats will be banned from our food supply! Stick with healthy fats and oils–coconut, olive, avocado, butter from 100% grass-fed cows, nuts, seeds. Check out this article.
Sunscreen Guide
How glorious that the sun is shining and the temperatures are warming. But that also brings concerns regarding protecting our skin from over-exposure and burning. EWG has great information as you choose your sunscreens. The safest out there, though, is probably clothing and shade! Click here.
Two Minutes Every Hour Could Improve Your Health!
So what is the latest health risk these days–SITTING! Fortunately, research is showing that walking just 2 minutes every hour (while you’re awake!) may reduce this risk. So excuse yourself from your office and jog in place for 2 minutes–better yet, walk outside around the building for a little Vitamin […]
Get Ready for Picnic Pests!
So are you prone to mosquito bites?? Get ready for picnic season with these tips! Supplementing B1 (thiamine) and using lemon eucalyptus oils are my faves. Read more here.
Some “Don’t’s” for Raising Babies
This is a wonderful article de-bunking some common myths of parenting babies. We all want the best for our children–Please read!
Caregiving to Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
Providing care to our loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s can be very difficult. One source of the difficulty can be the difference in perception of the extent of the illness. This article provides helpful tips for supporting the relationship between the caregiver and the one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
Reduce Toxicity of Your Nursery
Some great ideas to improve the environment of your precious baby! And you, too!!
Gluten Consumption is Linked with ALS Symptoms
While this is a recent report, there has been much evidence over the years linking gluten consumption with neurological disorders. Just google it. Here are several: JNNP, NCBI, and Google sites. If you have neurological symptoms–with or without digestive symptoms–please test for Celiac AND gluten intolerances. And try avoiding gluten […]
