Well, let’s see… I’ve been breathing for almost 54 years now, so I think I’ve got it down now. Did you know that breathing is a very successful stress management tool? Of course you did, but there...
What exactly is arthritis? It is the inflammation of one or more joints and it comes in a wide variety of forms. Each kind of arthritis cause symptoms of pain, swelling, stiffness and the restriction of movement…and...
“Pretty is as pretty does”, is something my grandmother used to say. We all know that we don’t need makeup to be beautiful….however… Come on. It does help cover up some… well, imperfections. A couple of things...
When you think of Mistletoe, do you think of cancer? No? Well, this might change your mind! You can certainly find mistletoe in the United States, but it’s the species found in Europe that is being used...
Have you heard of the Graviola Tree? Or it’s english name, soursop? Here is a verrry controversial topic that has this Brazilian fruit being touted by some as a ‘cancer killer’!! Here is what is being tossed...
Ahhh….the lovely cacao nut. It’s latin name, Theobroma cacao, means “food of the gods”. And why shouldn’t it be called that!! Did you know that all chocolate is made from cacao beans (aka Cocoa beans)? Those crazy...
There are different ways to use essential oils. Inhalation, application and oral use are three common uses. Whichever method you use, make sure to use the freshest essential oils you can find, which is within 12 months...
It’s official. I’m old. Owie…it happened overnight. I took my sweet little grand-daughters to church, knelt down to pick up something and BAM!!!!! Who knew that osteoarthritis would be at church!! It was waiting for me at...
When dealing with an aching head, it’s become so easy to pop some pills. If you’re trying to steer clear of pain relievers, some of the best help can come from the produce aisle. (from fitsugar.com) Potato:...
Want vitality? Need a little weight loss here and there? Well, climb aboard the Superfoods train! Some foods can be described as healthy, then there are those that are super healthy! Salmon can safegaurd the heart. Avocados...
What is detoxification? Detoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, kidneys, liver, lungs, lymph and skin. Our bodies do it everyday, naturally! There are different types of cleanses and they...
Since produce is available to us year round, it can be difficult trying to understand what is actually in season and what is not. Of course you should always look for ripe, fresh fruits and vegetables, however...
Yummy fall drinks and comfort foods… sound good? How about… the “not so fattening” favorites??? That’s what I’m talking about… PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE 1 cup coffee 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 1 packet Stevia 2 Tbs....
Creamy Pumpkin Rice Pudding (Find the recipe at Better Homes and Gardens or click HERE) Yummy Pumpkin Spice Granola (Find the recipe at Disney Family or click HERE) Fresh Pumpkin Ravioli (Find the recipe at Love and...
I realize it’s not cold enough to think of your lemons freezing…but a frozen lemon is a GOOD thing!! Didja know? Didja? So how can you use the whole lemon without waste? Simple…place the lemon in the...