I’m excited about this option for homemade shampoo. Check out her link at Empowered Sustenance!
General Health
Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Lower Risk of Arthritis and Heart Disease
Dare I say, “Duh”?? But, all the same, it is encouraging to know that our healthy choices can improve our overall health as we age. Read more here. And keep exercising and eating healthy foods!! 🙂
Sleep May Be Protective Against Alzheimer’s Disease
This is exciting research showing that the brain “detoxifies” during sleep (at least in mice). The findings further underscore the importance of adequate sleep. If you suffer from insomnia, please call for treatment options.
GMO Labeling Will NOT Increase Prices
This is a scare tactic to frighten us away from voting for GMO labeling. Please read the attached articles and carefully consider your vote on Washington’s I-522. I support I-522. GMO Labeling Won’t Increase Food Price Possible Link Between GMO Foods and Serious Organ Disease I’ve also included a link […]
Air Pollution Deemed Leading Cause of Cancer
The WHO recently posted that outdoor air pollution is the leading cause of cancer worldwide. In addition, we have learned that because of off-gassing from our upholstery, carpet, etc., indoor air pollution can be worse for us than outdoor pollution. What to do?? Well, fortunately in the USA we do […]
Exercise as Preventative Care
This title may provoke a “no surprise” attitude, however, look closer. Research is showing, and I quote:Â “They found no difference in mortality between exercise and drug interventions in the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease or Type 2 diabetes. For stroke prevention, exercise programs were more effective than anticoagulants […]
Vote for Food!
For those of you living in Washington State, we have the opportunity to become the first state requiring that GMO foods be labeled. Please vote YES on 522 in November 2013 and protect our food, our health, and the health of our children. Read more here.
Every Bite and Every Step Counts!
Do you have weight loss and fitness goals (OK, who doesn’t??!)? Does you get tempted to give up (OK, who doesn’t??!)? Well, read this article and see if it encourages you. Every bite counts (those that you take and those that you limit). Every step of exercise counts, too. Let’s […]
Naturopathic Medicine Week–October 7 – 13!!
So exciting!! The Senate has approved our first Naturopathic Medicine Week to highlight the benefits of naturopathic medicine! Read more here.
Baby Boomer? You Might Benefit from Hepatitic C Testing
The CDC is changing its guidelines and increasing those who should be screened for Hepatitis C. While the CDC stops short of recommending screening for all baby-boomers, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPTSF) does recommend a one-time screening for those born between 1945 and 1965. Read more here.
