Blog posts

Get Moving!

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:31:22 GMT

“Get moving or die!” This was the message shouted loud at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sport Medicine.

Challenging Healthcare

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:26:53 GMT

The tide is turning. When once it was unheard of for a doctor’s opinion to be challenged, today’s patients are getting second and third opinions, seeking out alternative care and pursuing natural, organic solutions to their health issues.

Antibiotics In Your Meat: What Does It Mean For You?

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:58:15 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration has been ordered by federal court to further investigate the damaging effects of wide spread use of antibiotics in animal feed on humans. Antibiotic abuse has caused alarming rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria also known as super bugs.

Look Younger, Feel Better on Any Budget!

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:20:56 GMT

One of the most common challenges that we face in looking and feeling our best is the conception of “getting older”.

Hearty Escarole Soup With Beans and Parmesan Crisps

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:54:21 GMT

This hearty soup is loaded with nutritious greens and beans. It is a perfect lunch time or starter soup.

A Study Finds The Missing Link to Lose Weight

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:03:20 GMT

The vast majority of people attempting to lose weight fail to do so. There are a multitude of reasons why people fail. To best prepare for success, we must understand the mistakes that others commonly make.

I hate the color pink! by Robyn Stoetzel RN, BSN

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:34:03 GMT

You've all seen them by now or purchased many products with those little pink ribbons. You know the ones I'm talking about. Yes, the Breast Cancer Ribbon. The pink ribbons are in full force in the market today. You've seen them at the grocery stores, restaurants, at athletic events, in schools etc. Their prevalence is undeniable. But the real question is: do they do any good?

Sugar- A Controlled Substance? by Robyn Stoetzel RN

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:04:29 GMT

Sugar has been in the news recently. Researchers from The Department of Pediatrics at The University of California, SanFrancisco are recommending it be regulated as a controlled substance similar to alcohol and tobacco. Studies are now showing the effects of a toxic form of sugar to be creating liver disease similar to that of drug abusers. Here is why.

Processed Meat Linked To Pancreatic Cancer

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:26:58 GMT

Pancreatic cancer is one of the types of cancers that boast the highest mortality rate amongst all cancers.

Have we missed the point of the Paula Deen debate?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:46:30 GMT

Paula Deen has admitted her diabetes diagnose and exposed the millions she is receiving from the drug companies. She has quoted " Diabetes is not a Death sentence." But she has bowed down to her beleif that she will live with this for the rest of her life. This is so very sad because it does NOT have to be this way. Do not look to her as a role model.

Gall Bladder Removal - Cut It Out!

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:07:50 GMT

Gallbladder problems are not confined to people who are overweight – many skinny people have the same issues.

Exercise Protects Your Brain, Too!

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:40:03 GMT

The University of Colorado Boulder recently discovered that even a minimal amount of exercise can help to protect against brain damage and memory loss.

What You Can Do With Nutrition To Prevent Breast Cancer

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT

It’s October and that means the “Think Pink Movement” is in full swing to raise awareness about, and money for breast cancer.

Crispy Roasted Garlic Chicken

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:23:50 GMT

This is yet another way to prepare and present chicken breasts. The flavors of the herb paste permeate the meat and makes for a great presentation.

How Toxic Is The Flu Vaccine?

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:17:32 GMT

For the past several years, physicians in America have been insisting that every child age 6 months to 18 years must get an annual flu shot.

Which Road Will You Take?

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:48:15 GMT

The road most travelled has made people sicker, unhappier, more overweight and more out of shape than ever. The modern medical model is not health care, it’s disease care...

Decrease Your Risk Of Infertility

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:08:14 GMT

In the year 2000, 6.1 million Americans were affected with infertility. That number has now grown over the past ten years to 7.3 million Americans who are suffering from this reproductive health problem...

Sunscreens: Helpful or Harmful?

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:21:03 GMT

When it comes to sunscreens, most people would say that they are an absolute must in this day and age. We have been conditioned to fear the sun and to slather on the sunscreen in order to avoid getting skin cancer. However, there is much more to the story that needs to be told in order to make a fully educated decision when it comes to what you put on and IN your body. Your skin is the largest organ in the body and whatever you put on it ends up in your cells, tissues, and organs very quickly. The question is, do you really know what is in your sunscreen? Furthermore, do you know the real truth about whether they are necessary at all?

Caffeine, Coffee and Energy

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:47:44 GMT

Before you reach for that morning pick me up, it is important to thoroughly understand how caffeine affects your body. Coffee can have many positive benefits to health. It is a great source of protective antioxidants, and increases the activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine which enhances delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the muscles and brain. Coffee also increases workout endurance, increases insulin sensitivity and a high intake (at least six cups a day) lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes by fifty-four percent in men and 30 percent in women.¹

How Old Are Your Cells?

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:18:36 GMT

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I am way too young to feel this old?” If you answered yes, you are like millions of North Americans who are aging faster than necessary. (Read More)

Attack Migraines Without Medication

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:16:25 GMT

An estimated eleven million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Severe pain, aura, upset stomach and vomiting commonly accompany the headaches for many who suffer from the condition. Reoccurrences are frequent and common, and many patients are left to take medications during episodes only to have the symptoms return days to weeks later. While headache and migraine medications line the shelves of local pharmacies, many are turning to a more sensible approach to get to the cause of this condition.