What we eat does make a difference in how we feel, and I’m not referring only to stomach-aches! Eating our food intolerances can adversely affect our mood including depression and anxiety. Gluten is notorious for causing depression and anxiety–please try a gluten-free diet for at least 6 weeks and see […]
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Exercise for Depression
There is just no substitute for exercise. Please get moving at least 30 minutes daily at least 5 days per week (and preferably every day!). Exercise literally can help resolve depression in many people. Read more here.
Trying to Reduce Salt? Try Herbs and Spices!
Many people are salt sensitive–whether it is impacting their blood pressure, digestion, etc. One way to reduce salt intake is to include herbs and spices in your foods. And an additional benefit is that most of our herbs and spices are healthy for us, too!! Some of my favorites are […]
Saturated Fat–Good or not??
Saturated fat has long been determined to be bad for our health. But the evidence just doesn’t support this. It is important to consume only healthfully-raised animals and their products. It is also important to include a variety of fruits and veggies. And it is important to not over-eat, not […]
Honey May Be Key to Reducing Antibiotic Resistance
Scientists are realizing that honey may contains keys to reducing the effects of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This may be good news on many levels–to protect our bees as well as our health! Read more here.
Gut Bugs and Crohn’s–Diversity of Healthy Bacteria May Be Key
It has been discovered that those suffering from Crohn’s tend to have less diversity in their gastro-intestinal flora (bacteria)–affectionately called “gut bugs”. This may cause a change in early treatment protocols which have included the use of antibiotics. Supporting healthy gut bugs with good quality probiotics as well as fermented […]
A Happy Life . . .
Did you know that research is revealing that practicing self-acceptance actually works towards building a happier life?? And a happier life can be connected to a healthier perspective and life. Prayer and meditation are 2 means of working towards this goal. Please read more here. Wishing you happiness and health!!
Diversity Your Diet–for your health and the planet’s . . .
This is an interesting pod-cast about how the lack of diet diversity is not only bad for our health, but bad for the planet, too. One way to achieve a more varied diet is to eat seasonally. An interesting perspective and experience of this is in Barbara Kingsolver’s book entitled […]
The Flu??
This is an interesting article stating that many of us who contract the flu do not even have symptoms. Where does that put the effectiveness of the vaccine? How do we protect ourselves??–with a healthy diet including lots of veggies and no sugar, appropriate handwashing, exercise, etc. Read more here.
Please, Just Avoid Plastics . . .
I have shared other reports about the dangers of BPA as well as a recent report about the dangers of plastics that are using alternatives to BPA. Guess what–none of them are good for us. PLEASE, avoid plastics as much as possible. Use glass as much as possible for your […]
