This is exciting preliminary news regarding the use of electric stimulation for Parkinson’s patients. Next step is a longer-term study.
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Some Fats to Help You Lose Fat!
Thankfully, this is becoming common knowledge: that we NEED healthy fats in our diets. Something that more people are becoming aware of, too, is the “low fat” packaged foods generally equate to added JUNK carb’s which are detrimental to our health. Check out this article.
Save Money and Support Your Health, Too!
I know that I harp on this: Please avoid most commercial toiletries. I use coconut oil for my hair and homemade salve for my moisturizer (but you could use an oil for both!). Check out this article! Also–using natural oils will help you avoid those dangerous fragrances that are messing […]
BPA Linked with Increased Risk of Autism
Just another reason to avoid plastics–and please don’t be comforted by the non-BPA plastics. They are finding that even the “safe” non-BPA plastics contain dangerous chemicals. Buy in bulk as much as possible. Use glass or stainless steel drinking bottles. Eat fresh not packaged fruits and veggies. Avoid plastic children’s […]
Pets for your Health!!
Research even shows that having a pet is good for our health! 🙂
Food Additives Linked with Crohn’s and Colitis
And another reason to stick with whole foods–emulsifying agents are being linked with inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and colitis. Read more here.
Read Those Labels!
Better yet, just eat whole food! But did you know that there are ingredients allowed in US foods that are banned in other countries? Sodium benzoate and other food colorings and additives are banned in Europe but not here. And these ingredients are KNOWN to cause hyperactivity, cancer, etc. Check […]
Learn More About Health!
Clark College is offering classes on how to take charge of your health–register here!! They are also offering a class on agility and mobility–check it out here.
Do You Know What You’re Eating??
Fun and informative quiz from EWG–check it out and see how you’re doing?? Hint–if you’re eating whole foods, you’re doing great!
Asparagus–Now in Season!!
This is one of my favorite vegetables! Incredible flavor, chocked full of nutrients, AND a herald of spring! Please check out this article–and savor some asparagus!
