Seasonal allergies are no fun. One day last week when I got to work I had watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose – the whole spectrum of allergy symptoms. Yes, I even got the “you don’t look so good” comments from coworkers. One of the many benefits of working in a health store is having several natural remedies right at your fingertips. Here’s what I did… [...]
Combating fatigue and it’s associated feelings of stress, exhaustion, weakened muscles, sleepiness and lack of mental alertness often feels like an uphill battle. Here are some tips to help fight fatigue and increase energy through the diet. [...]
Today’s healthy recipe is yet another of my family’s favorites! [...]
Here’s another of my favorite healthy meals the whole family will enjoy. This recipe uses just a few simple ingredients, it’s quick and easy, and it tastes wonderful. [...]
Picture yourself walking along on a nice summer day. All of a sudden, a cool breeze turns into a stiff wind, the skies darken and it starts to pour! This unexpected rainy moment is one way I think of stress – it never seems to come at a good time.
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Well it’s about time – I think. It looks like stevia, an intensely sweet herb with no calories, and thus in my mind perfect sugar-substitute, may finally begin appearing in a broader range of foods. [...]
Consumer reports just put out its new “dirty dozen list” of the 12 most dangerous supplements. I always like to comment when the media puts out information such as this so that you have the real story. Unfortunately, I find stories like this somewhat misleading because there is no way they could present all of the details or really get into much of anything in the 2 or 3 minute segments. [...]
It may sound too good to be true but it’s not this time! A new product called Racconto® Essentials Pasta combines premium pasta with plant sterols, substances naturally occurring in plants that help reduce cholesterol. [...]
As a new mom, I now understand just how difficult balancing work, family, the house and still finding time to cook a healthy meal can be. So, I wanted to share one of my favorite easy and healthy meals that the whole family will enjoy. [...]
It’s probably the most common question I get, “how much can I, or should I eat everyday?” Now this of course depends on several factors, and estimating the amount of calories you should consume a day is basically a numbers game. While I usually prefer to avoid math whenever possible, I wanted to provide some of the equations dietitians and other health professions use so that you can do the calculations right at home. [...]