Personal Experience June 1st, 2010 I had my annual dental checkup and teeth cleaning appointment. Going to the dentist is NOT my favorite past time. In fact, I used to see my dentist every 5 years for my check ups, but for the last 10 years I have changed to bi- yearly checkups. This is [...]
Spring fever–the cruelest time of year for millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies and hay fever. A time for endurance marathons trying to survive running noses, screaming sinuses, headaches, sneezing, stuffiness, colds and localized misery from brain fog and allergy medication. Read more to learn about a unique nasal treatment…
Have you ever been exposed to an advertisement that lured you into a store only to find out the “DEAL” was not the “DEAL?” Somehow there’s always a reason for why the deal is not a good deal and what you REALLY need is this item, model, etc. that has more bells and whistles, and [...]
Air quality is an important factor that can influence our health. Most people are aware of outdoor air pollution. Local T.V. weather reports routinely broadcast air quality levels and warn us to stay indoors if air pollution particulates increase too much. But how safe is staying indoors for you? EPA reports that indoor air [...]
Bowel dysfunction is a normal and expected side effect of abdominal surgery with cancer, gastric, colon, small bowel, pancreatic and liver surgeries. However it is one of the most difficult part of recovery from these types of surgeries. The problem can last as long as three to five days in patients. Patients who spent time [...]
A simple reminder this holiday season. Dr. J. Owen Hendley, infectious disease expert reminds each of us that flu viruses can live 8 to 12 hours on paper or cloth, 24 to 48 hours on non-porous places like doorknobs and phones and up to 72 hours on wet surfaces, like towels, and faucets.
As a nutritionist I am frequently asked “what should I eat and what shouldn’t I eat?” My answer seems to always surprise those individuals who ask the question. My answer is “eat REAL food as close to its natural state as possible, and eat a wide variety of protein (meat and dairy), carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, [...]
Proactive vs. Reactive Every day our body is bombarded with germs , viruses, and bacteria. Cold and flu season and allergies can place additional stress on the Immune System, requiring it to work overtime to provide protection. “Immune-boosting” is a term often used to suggest individuals take a product to initiate a surge of protection [...]
Joe wakes up each morning at 6:00 A.M. He does his aerobic and anerobic exercises and then makes a “healthy” breakfast using his favorite high fiber cereal with low fat milk, a side of papaya, high fiber toast and his daily multivitamin/mineral supplement. To his daily supplement he adds some antioxidants that contain high amounts [...]
Nature requires that chelated minerals be made in only one fashion if they are to be utilized (bio-available) by the body. Although there are many ways to make chelated minerals, nature requires that they be made in only one fashion IF THEY ARE TO BE UTILIZED BY THE BODY.
