Apple Cider Vinegar: An Endless Bottle of Natural Health Support
Raw apple cider vinegar is a true powerhouse when it comes to providing us with benefits. This staple, found in nearly every household, can do more for you than what you think. Very different from clear vinegar, raw apple cider vinegar has not been stripped of any of its beneficial ingredients. In fact, this is what makes this versatile liquid...
Golfer’s Wrist: Surgery Rarely Needed
Q: I golf three to four times each week, but lately the pain in my wrists makes golfing extremely uncomfortable. A friend of mine had similar symptoms and ended up having surgery to treat tendinitis. Is there a way to get some relief that won't require surgery? A: Wrist injuries are common in people who play golf regularly. These injuries...
Looking for Alternatives to Dairy Cheese?
Not so long ago, you might have been hard pressed to find alternatives to cheese if you avoided it due to a sensitivity or dietary custom, such as veganism. Today, that's all changed. Nearly every store carries a brand or two of non-dairy cheese. And if you visit a natural foods store, you might find a wide variety of alternatives,...
Health Benefits of Aromatherapy
For thousands of years, different types of essential oils have been used to treat a number of different disorders and conditions. It wasn't until the early 20th century that the term aromatherapy was officially adopted, but the use of essential oils was common during the time of Ancient Egypt and even civilizations prior. Essential oils are extracted from plants,...
3 Tips to Choosing a Healthy Bagel
When bagels first came to America, they were sold by street vendors who displayed them on long wooden dowels. Boy, have bagels come a long way in the last 130 years! These days, you can find bagels everywhere: in grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, coffee shops, and diners. Bagels are also increasing in variety. Do you want plain, garlic, cinnamon-raisin,...
How to Store and Prepare Your Fresh Market Veggies and a Summer Squash Wrap Recipe
The newness of June. I love summer. I love that we can get outside more often and enjoy the fresh fruits and veggies that become available. As I frequent my local Farmers Market, it's hard to control myself. Fresh peaches, berries for days, and heirloom tomatoes are all calling my name. Here's my tip for overloading at the market. When you...
IP6 – Nature’s Alternative to Cancer Treatments
Anti-cancer drugs are typically not as effective as they prove to be. These drugs, which are modeled after molecules found in nature, can cause damage to our heart. Although scientists believed that they could not be improved upon, the discovery of a rice bran extract (IP6) proved them wrong. Cancer thrives upon iron and utilizes it as its primary growth...
5 Amazing Uses For Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has been in the news often over the past decade, in both positive and negative lights. The fact of the matter is that despite some negative press based on some shaky correlations, coconut oil is one of the most versatile and dynamic foods on the planet. Internally and externally, this wonderful white substance can benefit your body...
Think Falling Asleep to the TV is OK? Think again – 6 Sleep Myths Busted
An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans don't get enough sleep, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even if you typically do get a good night's rest, chances are there's the occasional night--or stretches of nights--where you fall short. To make every last minute of sleep count, don't abide by these sleep myths: Myth 1: Falling...
Harvard Report: Rise in Distracted Driving Fatalities Correlates with Increase in Mobile Devices
By now, virtually everyone with a driver's license has heard that distracted driving causes motor vehicle accidents. It's a very important message, but it's only half right. Distracted driving is indeed the culprit, but the calamities that result are not accidents. Far from being random, unpredictable events that qualify as accidents, the consequences of distracted driving are all too...
