There is nothing new in this report, but great reminders on ways to try and prevent colds and flus. And remember, if you succumb to either, schedule an appointment for natural ways to fight them off!! Here’s to a healthy winter!!
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Berries for Women’s Heart Health
Love that delicious blueberries and strawberries are also good for our hearts!! Read this from the AANP: AANP (naturopathic.org) – Strawberries, Blueberries Cut Heart Attack Risk In Women – (Wednesday, January 16, 2013) –Researchers have found that eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may help women reduce their risk […]
Caffeine May Aggravate Incontinence in Men
So we don’t like to talk about it, but a leaky bladder is a real problem for many people. Recent research has implicated that coffee (at just 2 cups per day) may cause leaky bladder in men. If you’re struggling with incontinence, it’s worth a trial of a caffeine-free diet […]
Great Winter Soup Recipe!
I found this recipe for Carrot and Parsnip Soup in the January 2013 Sunset Magazine and just had to share it with you all! This is a wonderful root veggie soup rich in Vitamin A (to help you naturally fend off winter colds!). You can omit the wine and increase […]
Sick in the USA
This is an interesting report by CNN regarding the health status of Americans versus those in other developed countries. Our score card isn’t very good. We spend more on health care and die younger. Click here to read more.
Second-Hand Smoke Exposure Linked to Alzheimer’s and Dementia
The AANP has released this information today regarding the link between passive smoke exposure and brain disorders: AANP – Passive Smoke Linked To Dementia And Alzheimer’s – (Monday, January 14, 2013) –Scientists have found a link between passive smoking and syndromes of dementia, and another study also found links between passive smoking and Alzheimer’s […]
Homemade Deodorant!
For those of you with sensitivities or just trying to avoid all the nasty chemicals in deodorants (and don’t even get me started on anti-perspirants–that will be a future topic), this looks like a great homemade version–thank you to The Prairie Homestead. My one comment would be to try and […]
Tart Cherry Juice May Help You Sleep!
Looking for a natural way to support your sleep? There is increasing evidence that eating tart cherries provides a source of melatonin. Here is a recent article by Dr. Jacob Schor.
Risks of WOW
WOW is a supplement that has been sold over the internet for those seeking pain relief. The FDA has determined that it contains at least one ingredient which is considered a prescription-use only ingredient. In addition, one ingredient, Reumofan Plus, has been associated with heart attacks, stroke, bleeding, and gastrointestinal […]
Healthier Cleaning Options
This is some great information on health risks of certain household cleaning products as well as alternatives. My favorite cleaning products remain “food-based”–that is, vinegar and oil for furniture, baking soda for scrubbing (Bon Ami is a calcium carbonate option), and chamois’s for cleaning glass. What are your favorite methods??
