Health and Fitness
Awake During the Night?
Are you one of those who wake at 3:00 a.m. stay up for an hour or so then resume your nightly sleep? If so, you’re likely counted in the 70 million Americans who suffer from insomnia. Even though you might use sleep aids like melatonin, warm milk, shots of whiskey or other widely known methods…
Read MoreVersatile, Reliable, Sensational Castor Oil
Is Castor Oil the “perfect” oil? Growing up, we probably remember the horror stories of taking a tablespoon of castor oil to ward off whatever ailed us. But, what if you don’t have to ingest it to receive the many health benefits it offers! There are a multitude of uses for castor oil and it…
Read MoreThree Possible Causes of Dementia
If you are being treated for diabetes, depression, and high blood pressure, these are three culprits that might speed the development of dementia. Cognitive decline, whether it’s Alzheimer’s, dementia, or long covid, these conditions can affect not only your life expectancy, but your overall health is likely to be impaired. Realizing that a loved one,…
Read MoreAwaken to Taurine for Better Health
Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid that most every man and woman’s body uses to reduce inflammation, decrease blood pressure, and taurine protects arteries from fatty plaque build-up. These anti-aging benefits contribute to better health. Dr Mercola recently wrote Taurine May Be Key for Longevity and Healthier Lifespan and his article wasso compelling that I immediately…
Read MoreAging Well? Aging Gracefully?
Well, what do you think about your current “look”? Are you aging well? Are you like Cher? She does not feel her age and she still looks and feels youthful! There are many others who have adopted a healthy lifestyle early on and of course, good genes always help. Seeking to remain youthful requires a…
Read MoreFeel Better Every Day
This title is the mantra of everyone who cherishes their health. Imagine feeling better and better every day – alleviating aches and pains, enjoying more mobility without joints creaking or snapping. Easily enjoying and participating in your favorite physical activity or sport is the desire of all whiles walking with head held high and a…
Read MoreThe Art of Preparedness
Mother Nature provides us with great beauty yet there are natural disasters that are heartbreaking. House fires can be devastating. Possessions that are near and dear can be lost in an instant. Tornadoes can sweep entire city blocks of homes and businesses off their foundations and effortlessly toss automobiles onto their roofs while snapping off…
Read MoreUrinary Issues Can Plague Anyone
Did you believe Kegel exercises would be enough to keep your bladder youthful and under control so that there would be no issues with control? Frequent urination, the kind that strikes during the night or even in the daytime, is just one malady that challenges us. Perhaps a bladder injury with stitches is to blame…
Read MoreCabbage – It’s A True Beauty Food
Who would have thought that a tightly wound green head of cabbage would be so beneficial to our health? Cabbage is from the family of broccoli and there are lots of cousins in this family and they all provide health giving nutrients to those who include cabbage as a regular menu item. Surprisingly, this vegetable…
Read MoreYou Can’t Heal Your Body if You Are Poisoning It
Accepting the fact that you are mostly responsible for your health is sometimes difficult for people to swallow. Everything you ingest has an impact on the body. Choices matter. Everything you put on your skin has an impact on your overall health. Everything you breathe into your lungs has an impact on your health because…
Read MoreKeeping Yourself Young
Life Extension® is a great resource for healthy living. Their writers keep the readers informed on many levels of nutrition, supplements and timely health tips. Keeping young requires a mind-set that prioritizes fitness and healthy eating. Most often, healthy living requires supplementation because our diets and our food supply has been sabotaged with chemicals and…
Read MoreDid You Become a Recluse?
Lisa Marie wasn’t the only one who preferred the anonymity of wearing a face mask to avoid others seeing her face. At first wearing a face mask was beyond foreign, a novelty even, but most people complied with their states’ mandates for mask wearing, standing six feet apart, washing hands at every lavatory but then…
Read MoreYou Truly Are What You Eat!
It’s true! Today I am a big piece of homemade chocolate cake! It’s rare that chocolate cake is my choice to break my fast. Usually, eggs, no toast, no meat is what I have most days between 9:00 and 10:00 each morning. Today, as I peered at the last piece of this moist, delightful cake,…
Read MoreDo You Listen to Your Body?
Someone I know rather well began asking confidential questions of health conditions she was experiencing. Over the last year, she asked if I knew much about blood tests for parasites (I don’t – is there such a thing?). There were other questions. Here’s what I learned: Lethargy, leg pain, back ache, stomach pain and even…
Read MoreFire Cider Recipe from Farmer’s Almanac®
Farmer’s Almanac (www.almanac.com) is read daily by millions worldwide. Their folksy articles, recipes and plant growing tips never fail to provide the best, timely advice. Recently the Fire Cider Recipe was published. It’s easy to put together and ideal to have on hand to ward off flu and other germs, especially during the very cold…
Read MoreHow Do Breads, Rolls, Pies, Cakes and Pastry Fit into My Diet?
Intermittent fasting has taught me that food counts. Oh sure, not eating for sixteen hours sounds like a long time between meals and it is…that’s why they call it fasting. A recent discussion regarding this ideal way to better manage weight centered on how much food could we eat in 8 hours and what foods…
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