Ready or not, flu season is among us. There is no hiding from it.  It exists all around us, all the time, in all places. You got your flu shot. But, you are not completely safe. You take your vitamins and even may be doing extra vitamin C. Question is; Do you even know...

You may not think about your stomach acid very often, but it’s one of the most critical components of your digestive system. If you have too much or too little, your digestion will be nearly impossible. Stomach acid, also known as hydrochloric acid or HCl, play many ro...

We are so overwhelmed. We have deadlines, family, work, chores, errands, and somewhere in there you have to squeeze fun in. Where do we find space for health?  That’s right. Most of us are not even thinking about dedicating time to our health. We may think about it a l...

We all know too well about the dreaded screening. Weather you have had it or someone you know has, it’s no secret that it is nothing to look forward to. The preparation alone is challenging enough to make you second guess signing up. Leaving you with side effects that...

Probiotics, the new fad for health. We hear about them all the time. TV commercials, ads in magazines, books on the shelf and the foods they are in.  But, why do we really need them and what’s the sudden interest?
Probiotic, originating from the Greek meaning “for life...

Do you ever wonder how some people seem to have energy in spades; glowing skin; they’re motivated and successful; they’re thin and svelte, and they seem to really enjoy their lives? There are reasons for that, but it’s far easier to achieve all of these things with les...

Perhaps you have heard of it and maybe you have not. Seasonal eating is not common in our American lifestyles, due to the convenience the global transportation of produce. Put simply, seasonal eating brings fresh foods that are at their peak during their growing season...

Everyone is focusing on the New Year: New Year, new you! That is important, however we don’t want to forget that your “new you” doesn’t have to happen overnight. Often we find ourselves expecting instant gratification of weight loss, fitness goals, organization skills...

Are you finding it hard to get your greens in? You have been eating green smoothies all summer, it’s cold outside and a good hearty salad just doesn’t fit the bill, and cooked greens is not your favorite texture. In the colder months it is challenging for most to be mo...

In the business world, we tend to take very good care of our tools. Hairdressers sharpen scissors and wipe the mirror; mechanics maintain their tools & sweep the shop floor; the IT department updates the computers and checks for viruses. However, we tend to neglect the...