Growing up, my mother always told me that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. Because of this, we always had big breakfasts and were encouraged to eat as much as we could first thing in the...
Paleo, gluten-free, ketogenic, vegan, vegetarian…these are all likely words you have heard before in the “dieting world.” These diet types are not fads, each of them have substantial scientific evidence supporting their value in one way or another. Because...
The word anxiety may seem like a buzzword or even a trendy thing to talk about. However, I can assure you that it is very real and very damaging for billions of people around the world. The good news...
Staring a new medication can be a big deal, and it’s always worth getting some clarity before committing to a specific treatment. Whatever you’re being prescribed, here’s a useful checklist of 21 questions to ask your doctor before agreeing...
Have you ever taken the time to figure out what you do with all the minutes in your day? If you are like me, you wonder where they go and why they go by so fast. What if I...
Cooler temperatures often bring a decrease in energy. As trees drop their leaves and squirrels gather nuts for the winter, shorter days contribute to a drop in Vitamin D which often triggers what some call a “sleepy state.” In...
It all started ten years ago when I began my research on coconut oil. I was determined to find a healthy saturated fat that I could cook with and use in baking. Not only did I discover that coconut...
We are all guilty of ignoring the subtle, and sometimes not so subtle ways that our body's tell us that something is out of whack. When we are busy, it is easy to brush off an occasional headache, muscle...
How often do you pay attention to your ears? If you are like most people, you tend to ignore your ears - they are just kind of there on the side of your head. Ears actually have a few...
You are most likely familiar with horseradish as a condiment for meat and sandwiches. A member of the mustard family, horseradish has great medicinal value. Its recorded use dates back to ancient days when it was used to treat...
