A-choo! Cold and flu season is around the corner again, let me share some simple and natural tips you can use to stay healthy this year.
Hand washing-30 seconds of hot water and soap before and after eating, on arrivals, before cooking, after the restroom and after contact with others. A 2007 study from the Mayo Clinic showed use of antibacterials increased bacteria resistance, making the bacteria more difficult to eliminate later.
Vitamins-it is ideal to get our nutrients [...]
This weekend was true spring weather and really got me in the spirit of this time of year. We spent a good deal of time sorting, tossing, recycling, cleaning, cooking, playing outside, and generally enjoying the nicer weather (yay for only a light jacket).
I needed to do a deep clean of our bedroom. You know, all the woodwork, the windows, the baseboards, all the nooks and cranys that haven’t been touched in at least 6 months, maybe [...]
So, it’s the week of valentine’s day and I am sitting amongst a sea of pink, red, and purple hearts in the office. It got me thinking about heart health and some ways you can start TODAY in making some positive changes for yourself.
1. Fiber-specifically oat fiber has been found to help lower the small dense particles of LDL cholesterol that create plaque in our arteries. The soluble fiber, beta-glucon, found in oats is thought to be [...]