We all know that water is essential for life. But do you ever stop to think about the water you’re drinking? For some, drinking tap water is the most normal thing in the world. For others, bottled water is the…
As we get deeper into winter and as the “ick” continues to make its way through the population, don’t forget to go back to the basics of health…food is medicine. Food has the power to heal and utilizing traditional recipes…
A healthy body is dependent on a strong immune system. This is how we are able to defend ourselves against things that can hurt us, such as viruses, pathogenic bacteria and parasites. This is why making healthy choices that support…
Anybody who knows me, knows that Halloween is my jam. Glowing pumpkins, ghoulish costumes, witches flying and of course, Frankenstein’s monster. It can only mean one thing…we’re heading into the season of too much sugar and decadence. Don’t get me…
Most people feel better after being outside in nature. The circumstances are different for everyone, but intuitively, we’ve always known how good time in nature makes us feel. And recently, researchers have exposed the health benefits that come from reconnecting…
Many people go to the doctor, an acupuncturist, a chiropractor or any other therapist and expect miracles. We have been conditioned to believe that “healers” have the ability to heal our physical and mental health issues without any effort from…
High blood pressure or hypertension, is rampant in our society. Current estimates from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that 48.1% or 119 million adults in the United States suffer from hypertension, but only a 1/4 of those diagnosed…
Many people think of self care as being selfish or only something to do when you have a little extra money. But the truth is that self care is vitally important and can help you maintain your health well into…
February is known worldwide for Valentine’s Day. But it is also celebrated as National Senior Independence Month. As we age, it can sometimes become increasingly more difficult to maintain our independence and this is one of the aspects of aging…
Tea is a normal everyday beverage that is consumed by about 90% of the world’s population. Natural teas first originated in China as a medicinal drink and were popular among the Tang dynasty, which lead to its further spread to world population. After…