MenuAny surgery is invasive and a stressor to the body. Healing takes time! We can ease and speed healing time with diet, supplements, and remedies which strengthen and nourish the body both before and after the surgery. It is especially important to build up the immune system before going into the hospital in these times. … Read more »
Posts Categorized: Health Tips
Healthy Holidays Tip #6: Drink Your Water in Winter – Especially Winter!
We are more prone to dehydration in the winter than in warm weather and I think this is the number one reason most people get sick when the weather turns colder. (Of course there is that wee bit of increased stress during the holidays that many people experience, which really cranks up the likelihood of… Read more »
UTIs (Bladder Infections) Are Awful. Here’s Help.
Urinary tract infections (aka cystitis and bladder infections), are really a pain. Literally. While women are more likely to contract this type of infection, men can get them too. But, Ladies first! The guys will get their own post with suggested remedies. Do You Have a UTI? The symptoms of a bladder infection vary depending on… Read more »
The Sweet Benefits of Cranberry Concentrate and How to Make It.
Cranberries are a wonder drug. I mean, food. The Many Benefits of Cranberry: Boost immunity with their high antioxidant levels Promote and maintain bladder and kidney health Help relieve stress and lift dipping moods Support brain function and boost memory, similar to cilantro Aid in keeping heart disease at bay Assist in dental health, and… Read more »
Kick Up Your Hooves – or Heels – It’s Friday.
It’s been an intense week. Heck, it’s been an intense 30 days and then some. Take a break and treat yourself to some fun and silly things, something that doesn’t make sense or have any purpose other than to make you feel frolicky. Fun is balm for a healthy immune system! These beautiful beings have… Read more »
About That Tryptophan Nap…
The post Thanksgiving pig-out nap. There are few naps that beat its ease and complete zonk out. I’ve always thought its sudden onset was due to the amino acid tryptophan, found in turkey. That’s only partly true. I learned a lot more when I watched Katie Couric’s piece on the “nap of naps” in this video…. Read more »
Gratitude is More Than an Attitude: It’s a Way of Living
The word gratitude has been tossed around more in the last decade than ever before. That’s a very good thing. Practicing gratitude is more than just a flip of a word or phrase when the obvious blessing comes your way. But does the word, the thought of it, or the practice of expressing it come… Read more »
Bring on the Fiber with Euro Oat Bread
If you like the dark, dense breads of Europe, this one’s for you. It is loaded with protein and nutrients like calcium and thiamine (good for the nervous and cardiovascular systems.) The nutritional superhero in this bread, however, is fiber and human bodies thrive on ample amounts of it. See Anna Herby’s great blog on… Read more »
DIY: Aluminum-Free Baking Powder
If you are a busy baker, you may want to switch to a baking powder that does not contain aluminum, as most commercial ones do. Here’s why: Aluminum consumption has been linked with the development of Alzheimer’s Disease. Use of aluminum based acid salts to leaven the dough can also sometimes give a slightly… Read more »
Cold Brew Coffee: Great Gifts and A Pal for Popeye
Here’s a dream I bet you java lovers have had more than once: An instant cup of joe that has a rich flavor, is very inexpensive and comes from fresh beans instead of a bottle of powder. Is that too much to ask for? Your Fairy Godmother just waved her aromatic wand – decorated with… Read more »
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