The coming of fall and Halloween, in particular, mark the changing of seasons. Along with the fall of the leaves and days getting shorter, temperatures drop until we can feel the crispness of the fall air. Many people embrace this near end-of-the-year celebration with as much anticipation as they do other holidays on the calendar. […]
According to a recent study conducted by the International Food Information Council in 2021, three out of every four adults surveyed wanted to reduce or eliminate sugar from their daily diet. Among the reasons participants cited were to lose weight, reduce incidents of chronic inflammation and to improve dental health. Scientists have found almost 74% […]
Labor Day – Tea and Traditions Labor Day Monday, particularly in the United States and Canada, is just one of a few yearly holidays that gives us a three-day weekend. The Labor Day weekend marks the sacrifice and efforts made by labor organizations for fair working conditions and wages. This particular holiday is also a […]
Almost everyone loves the fun associated with summer, but you have to be careful in the heat! Whether you’re enjoying active sports, working in the garden, or just relaxing in the shade, it’s important to stay hydrated during the summer months. When temperatures reach into the 80s, heatstroke and dehydration can be dangerous. Fortunately, it’s […]
We all know that most of our daily diets can be far less than perfect. Because of this, we’ve already discussed here on our blog why taking a high-quality daily multivitamin is so important. Sometimes even the most health-conscious among us can miss important vitamins and minerals that can help keep us strong and healthy. […]
When we sit down to enjoy a meal or a snack, chances are we aren’t thinking about how our body processes and uses that food. So what happens to our food after we enjoy its taste, chew it up, and swallow it? What is the process that makes it all happen, and why could we […]
For several years, doctors, researchers, and health experts have been pointing out the many health benefits of EFA’s or essential fatty acids. The kind that gets the most press are the Omega-3 essential fatty acids, but there are other kinds. Most people are lacking in Omega-3s or they have an imbalance between the types. There […]
You already know how important maintaining your health is. Health is the greatest wealth. One way many people make a deposit in their health account is by taking a daily multivitamin. We’re long past the days where we thought a multivitamin would replace food in our diets. Instead, a good multivitamin fills in the gaps […]
For nearly two decades, scientists have been looking at how the polyphenols in green tea may help to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects the central nervous system. This disease affects the production of dopamine. When someone has Parkinson’s disease, dopamine production in the brain begins […]
When Sir Jason Winters was first diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of cancer in 1977, he refused to accept that there was little to nothing he could do about it. Refusing to accept the grim prognosis from his doctors, Sir Jason began researching some of the world’s oldest traditional remedies. It was during that […]
