Back in the day, may be fifteen years ago, when we started to do these articles for our local paper we endeavored to keep it as an educational effort. We continue on the premise that education / knowledge is power – we aim at helping others to live a healthier and more enjoyable life....
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Sunshine on My Shoulder and in My Health Regiment
Just because our bodies make vitamin D from being outside in this glorious month of sunshine, do not think you couldn’t be lacking. Are you using sunscreen? Then you may be blocking your intake of natural body produced vitamin D. A study of nearly 1,000 Brazilians who live close to the equator had low...
Gone Fishing Part 2; the answers
Last week we started an article / book report on an article from ‘better nutrition’ magazine we subscribe to regarding the need to eat more cold water fish. This week will provide the answer key to our fun little quiz given in last week’s article. Some of the ways to get more of those...
Happy Independence Day – Gone Fishing
We sincerely hope that by now you have gotten the message that we all need to eat more cold water fish. Just to remind you, the batter soaked, deep fried fish sticks and patties are not fitting into the category. (also the bacon enriched fish chowders do not count either!). Fish can be easy...
Adam’s Apple Part 2
Adam’s Apple Part 2 Let us continue on last week’s topic of using fruit polyphenols to help fight free radicals that can harm testosterone production. Vigorous Defense Apples and grapes have been praised in traditional lore as wellsprings of health; modern researchers have found these fruits to contain antioxidant polyphenols. In laboratory studies, these substances...
Adam’s Apple Part 1
It wasn’t long ago that symptoms caused by falling hormone levels at midlife were thought of as exclusively a woman’s concern. Now most people are aware that men are subject to reductions in hormone amounts, too. While estrogen levels tend to drop steeply in women, men generally experience a more gradual loss of testosterone...
Naturally Pumped Prt 2
In continuation from last week, let’s talk about how to get the most out of your protein powders. Organic Sources Protein powders are often formulated from several organic sources. Besides avoiding chemical residues, evidence suggests that food grown organically is more nutritious. The Organic Consumer Association says, “Studies show that organic foods contain more...
Naturally Pumped Prt 1
So it’s June and, after months of utter excess, you’ve decided to join resolutionists everywhere by upping your exercise commitment and downsizing your intake of junk food. Good move, especially if you want to boost your levels of energy and overall well-being – to say nothing of helping to decrease your waist size while...
The Wonderful Benefits of Chard
Been cutting grass lately? Or are your allergies flaring? Many of signs point to the fact that it’s most definitely Spring and the heat and humidity are even pressing Summer into our minds. Of course, for many of us, Spring and Summer means gardening. Today I am going to share with you about a...
A Better B Part 1
The B family of vitamins is a big, busy crew that plays dozens of roles within the body. Among them is vitamin B12, which is as active as any of its nutritional siblings when it comes to supporting health and well-being. Another name for vitamin B12 is cobalamin. There are several types, one of...