The safe disposal of expired and unused medication is so important–to protect our family members and friends, and to protect our environment. Please gather up any unused medications and deliver to the location nearest you on April 28, 2018. Here is a link to find a site near you!
General Health
De-Stress and Sleep Apps
Do you suffer with insomnia? Check out this list of apps designed to help you de-stress, fall asleep, and stay asleep. I have not tried them all but enjoy the Sleep Cycle app. I also like one called “Relax and Sleep” but not sure that it is still supported–I’ve had […]
Allergies Or Not–Eye Wash Helpful!
Certainly if you have pollen allergies, rinsing your eyes can provide relief. But did you know that even if you don’t have allergies, those pollen particles are irritating! I think of them like tiny scrubber pads. See the attached image courtesy GettyImages. So, remember to rinse out not only your […]
Acetaminophen Overdosing During Cold/Flu Season
Increased overdosing with acetaminophen is noted during cold and flu season–at least in part due to the multiple over-the-counter medications that contain it. Please note that there are many natural treatment options to support your body’s recovery from colds and flus while reducing symptoms, too–schedule an appointment if you are […]
Fasting to Reduce Huntington’s Symptoms
Researchers have found that limiting the time that rats eat to just 6 hours per day reduces a protein that is associated with Huntington’s chorea. Read the article for details. BUT, please note that “intermittent fasting”, fasting 12 hours/day, fasting 18 hours once weekly, fasting in general, have been associated […]
Spicy Foods May Reduce Risk of Cancer?
This is great news for those of you who love spicy foods! Researchers are finding that capsacain seems to reduce risk of cancer and reduce risk of mortality. Check out this article–and do be careful to not overdue the chili powder either! 😉
Uplifting Ways to Embark on Your Healthy Eating Journey
The beginning of a new year means that many people are looking to make resolutions on how they want to be better or live better. If one of your resolutions for 2018 is to start eating healthier, here are some helpful tips on how to do that. Tip #1: Eat […]
Dangers of Mattresses
Shopping for mattresses can be daunting–they are expensive, there are many options, AND they can be TOXIC. EWG.org has posted this article on crib mattress studies showing not only VOC’s which are dangerous, but fragrances and more. You can bet these studies would likely apply to other mattresses, too. I […]
We’ll Be Closing for Christmas
We just want to make sure that everyone knows that we will be closed from 12/23/17 through 01/01/18. Please stock up on any refill supplements you may need before 12:30 on Friday 12/22/17. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy 2018!!!
Bucking the Fast Food Marketing
Bucking the Fast Food Marketing Making fresh, homecooked meals every night is a rarity for millions of people that are busy with work and family life. Today, convenience foods and fast food restaurants have become the go-to for many busy families around the country. Convenience food products such as […]
