I am a vegetarian; not that interesting in itself really. But recently I found out that my dietary choice has left me at higher risk of falling victim to a silent epidemic: B12 deficiency. And being honest, before this revelation, I don’t think I had ever even heard of B12. But it’s not just me, [...]
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Act Happy And You’ll Be Happy
Take a second and think back to when you were just a kid. Life was so easy, you were innocent and there were so many things to be happy and laugh about. My 2 year old, Max is overcome by joy from the littlest things. Like his daddy’s mean air guitar skills, making the dog bark until [...]
Serotonin – It’s Good Mood Food!
What if I told you the food you eat can affect your mood? Yes, there’s a definite correlation between your food and your mood! We recently hosted Tina Wankey, MS, Mental Health Therapist, from Affinity Health Systems to speak on the topic of Food On Mood. Her educational and enlightening presentation made me take a [...]
Symptoms and Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency
Would you know if you were suffering from vitamin D deficiency? If you looked to the Vitamin D Council for help, they’d tell you 90% of the population is deficient in Vitamin D – every nine of ten people! Last year in our Vitamin D blog we reported the mega health benefits of vitamin D. From the [...]
Change Your Gut Flora To Lose Weight! {Infographic}
Have you ever heard that your weight has 90% to do with food and 10% to do with exercise? Think of it this way…all the complaints and excuses we make about exercise really don’t matter so much! It’s very important to get exercise because of its many health benefits. But, when it comes to obesity, Americans [...]
What Toxic Chemicals Is Your Body Absorbing-Infographic
I have 2 sweet little boys (Max who’s nearly 3 and Milo who recently turned 1), so it truly disturbs me to learn about the harmful ingredients in popular everyday products and what they are capable of doing! The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics Report done by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) in 2009, points out that 61% [...]
Natural Ways To Treat ADD and ADHD
The worst thing about taking a prescription drug to treat a disorder is the unnecessary side effects that go along with it! Sure, you can try to help ADHD symptoms with stimulant drugs like Adderall (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine), Ritalin (methylphenidate) and Strattera (atomoxetine hydrochloride), but you might end up with painful headaches, insomnia and maybe even depression too, [...]
Try Maca for Low Libido, Energy and Stamina!
We’ve all rolled our eyes or joked about the myriad of TV commercials for erectile dysfunction (ED) and the drug company’s endless list of side effects from their highly advertised solution to a diminished libido. The problem isn’t just limited to men – women suffer from it as much, or more than men, and the causes are often more [...]
The Dirty Dozen Plus Two
You’ve probably heard of the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Dirty Dozen™ and Clean 15™ guide for buying produce. The Dirty Dozen are fruits and vegetables that have the highest amount of pesticide residues. The clean 15 are those fruits and veggies that have the lowest amount of pesticides. (In case you are unsure, farmers use chemical pesticides [...]
Suicidal Teens: Are Antidepressants to Blame?
According to the CDC, suicide rates among teens has nearly tripled since the 1940′s. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death among youth 10-24 years old. I was saddened to learn that recently, in a small town nearby to where I live, a 13-year-old girl took her own life. Though I don’t know if she [...]
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