When it comes to vacations, for most of us, summer outings to the beach and other sunny locales spring to mind first. But the summer months aren’t the only time to enjoy getting out of town. As the temperatures...
Do you know your blood pressure? Are you one of the 70 million American adults who have high blood pressure and trying to lower it with medication? Globally, an estimated 40 percent of adults over the age of 25...
We’re all aware that sugar can have negative health effects. It can cause weight gain, obesity, and pave the way for diabetes and fatty liver disease. Consuming too much sugar can also have an undesirable impact on your hormonal...
I love Halloween. The smells, the costumes, the tricks and the treats all fill me with memories of youth and childhood glee. There is, however, one area of the season that I have never been able to master: the...
When it comes to oils, choosing the healthiest option can be overwhelming. There are so many to choose from — grapeseed oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil and more. How do you know if you're making the right...
Even if you don’t spend much time in the kitchen, there are two seasonings which no cook can go without: salt and pepper. Black pepper has long been a part of our cooking culture. But up until recently, that’s...
Many of us have noticed a difference in our mood, mental clarity and energy level when we spend time in nature. Well, it turns out, nature’s impact on us is something that can be studied. In some cases, it...
I am always looking for a healthy way to help relieve stress. I know I am not the only one that has more stress than I want to be dealing with. It's very pleasing to find natural approaches —...
Chocolate in the medicine cabinet? While the thought may make you chuckle, this statement may not be too far off.
Of course, the majority of the candy bars at candy stores, grocery stores, convenience stores and gas stations rightly...
Millions of people all around the world drink green tea. This delicious, soothing beverage has been popular in Asian countries for thousands of years. It is now one of the main go-to teas in the West. Green tea is...
