Experts are predicting a doozy of a season, not good news for the 50 or so million Americans who, come springtime, develop nasal congestion, inflamed sinuses, endless sneezing, and watery and itchy eyes… The experts foresee a major… Continue Reading
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Gut Bacteria – The “Forgotten Organ” You Need to Treat Well
You are host to 100 trillion bacteria in your gut. Be VERY nice to them…Your health depends on it! That’s right…100 trillion. They live in your intestines and comprise what experts say is literally an organ within an… Continue Reading
Office Germs Spread Fast − Be Smart to Keep them at Bay
Researchers at the University of Arizona have “clocked” the speed and spread of germs in an office setting, and it’s faster than you can imagine. They found that just a single door contaminated with a virus can allow… Continue Reading
Boost Your Immunity Against Coronavirus
Updated Sept. 15, 2020 With novel coronavirus (a.k.a. coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19) taking the world by storm, life as we knew it has transformed dramatically over the last several months. The U.S. continues to lead the world… Continue Reading
Improve Your Health with Root Vegetables
Researchers are turning up all kinds of exciting revelations these days about the significant benefits of root vegetables. “Rooting” for Your Health In the last few years I have been seeing an increased volume of research on the… Continue Reading
5 Reasons Why Vitamin D Is a Must-Have for Seniors
One of the things I love most about spending time in Florida is that almost year-round, I can go outside and “catch a few rays,” as they say. The sun and fresh air never fail to recharge my… Continue Reading
Can Allergies Increase Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?
Before I moved to Florida a few years ago, I spent most of my adult life in the Connecticut River Valley. It’s beautiful there. Or rather, I should say it’s beautiful except for the couple months every spring… Continue Reading
Do Flu Shots Prevent the Flu?
Myth: Flu shots are your best defense against the flu. Fact: They’re not terribly effective and can give you a false sense of security. What to Do: Keep your immune system strong. If you Google “flu shot” you… Continue Reading
The Healing Power of Laughter
“Laughter is part of the human survival kit.”- Comedian David Nathan You’ve probably heard someone say “laughter is the best medicine.” Maybe you were feeling sad, disappointed, angry, or hurt, and a friend or family member tried to… Continue Reading
Electroceuticals
Pharmaceuticals, as we all know, refer to widely used medical drugs. And nutraceuticals – widely used vitamins, minerals, herbals, and other nutrient supplements. But I’ll be you haven’t heard of electroceuticals. You will, and increasingly so, because they… Continue Reading