Did you know that pets make us healthier and happier? According to Psychology Today, pets provide the much-needed love, comfort and social support we need to thrive and that the support we receive through our pets is meaningful Read more...
Are you considering adding more fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet? Have you considered experimenting with amazing green foods such as wheat grass, kale, mustard greens and nutritional powerhouses such as chlorophyll and spirulina? Read more...
Omega-3 fatty acids are all the rage right now and for good reason. A standard American diet, (appropriately abbreviated “SAD”) which is usually loaded with protein, saturated fat, and processed foods, tends to promote inflammation Read more...
Have you had Chia yet? My hope is that you have! Chia is a natural super food that does so much good for your body and your mind. To begin, chia has more omega-3 fatty acids in a 3.5 tablespoon serving than a typical serving of Read more...
A recent editorial published in the Annals of Internal Medicine1 made the claim that, “Most supplements do not prevent chronic disease or death, their use is not justified, and they should be avoided.” This opinion was penned Read more...
The Harvard School of Public Health has reported that “A daily multivitamin is a great nutrition insurance policy and vitamin D may add an extra health boost.”. What a wonderful way of summing up the benefits of taking daily Read more...
For years we have been told that vegetable oils are better for our health than saturated animal fats. However, a study recently published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal questions whether polyunsaturated fatty acids Read more...
Are you needing a bit more power in your punch? Perhaps more gusto in your get-up-and-go? Well, if you do, there are many ways to improve your energy and day-to-day motivation simply through the addition of vitamin, mineral and Read more...
Do you have an idea that you are passionate about but do not know how to put it into action? If so, you are not alone. We often have wonderful ideas, aspirations, and goals that we truly want to start working on and our passion Read more...
Wow, I know. Loving yourself? What a concept, what a question! Loving ourselves is often something we are not doing or something we subconsciously resist. Loving ourselves can appear to be much more difficult than loving others. Read more...
