Please check your skin for signs of melanoma which may range from changes in an existing mole, to a new mole, to a “bruise” that won’t heal, or a streak under your fingernails. This article also reveals some common misconceptions.
General Health
Fun in the Sun–But Protect Your Skin!
Here is EWG’s latest update for protecting your skin from sun exposure. Remember to have a few minutes without sunscreen (about 10 – 15 minutes) in order to get your Vitamin D, then slather on a safe sunscreen!! Click here.
GMO Labeling in Vermont
Vermont has become the first state to require labeling of GMO foods. The law doesn’t go into effect for 2 years and the state is expecting opposition. Read more here.
Stress IS Linked with Heart Disease
Researchers are finding the biochemical links between stress and cardiovascular disease. YES, stress can contribute to heart attacks and strokes. Please, include stress-relieving habits in your daily routine including deep breathing, exercise, time in nature, prayer and meditation. And, of course, include lots of fresh veggies and fruits in your […]
Friend in Need–Here’s a Great Way to Help
A friend of mine shared this resource with me. If you have a friend that you are helping with meal preparation, mealtrain.com is a great way to coordinate meals. Supporting our friends and neighbors in need is such a blessing!
Alcohol and Cancer–“No Amount is Safe”
Bad news for those of us who enjoy a glass of wine (or any other alcohol-based beverage)–there is increasing evidence of a link between alcohol and cancer. In fact, researchers are starting to find that ANY amount of alcohol increases the risk of cancer. Stick to homemade lemonade and infused […]
It’s Here! The Latest EWG Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen!!
Check out the good, the bad and the ugly. This is a great resource to help optimize your grocery budget! Click here.
Salt in Packaged Foods Our Biggest Killer?
According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the salt in packaged foods is our biggest killer. I would say that packaged foods are our biggest killer–they contain not only salt, but preservatives, dyes, stabilizers, modified foods, etc., and none of those are “food”. Avoid packaged foods. Period.
Sleep and Immune Function
Quality sleep is critical to our immune function–this probably doesn’t seem like rocket science, but always nice when research supports our experiences and/or common sense. Read more here–and do all you can to get sufficient sleep! There is no substitute for a good night’s sleep.
Relief for Fruit and Veggie Costs
I’ve attached a link to the Fresh Bucks Project–it is designed to help extend your grocery dollars at farmer’s markets. Please click here and see if this may help you include more fresh fruits and veggies in your diet!
