I want to talk about a Summer drink that got me in a lot of trouble in the past. A drink that seems so harmless, but can numb the esophageal muscle, which in turn does not close properly, allowing stomach acid into the esophagus. A drink that can have a serious effect on your digestive … [Read more...] about This One Drink Can Ruin Your Health (AND Contribute To Cancer)
Hair: To Dye Or Not To Dye…That Is The Question
It's estimated that about 75% of women in the US color their hair. More than 5,000 different chemicals are used in hair dyes. These are absorbed through the scalp, with it's rich blood supply, and carried throughout the body. Research reports that all the shades use essentially the same … [Read more...] about Hair: To Dye Or Not To Dye…That Is The Question
Do Americans Hate Their Kitchens?
A survey of American's relationship to their kitchens reported that 10% said they loved to prepare food, 45% said they outright hated making food and 45% confessed to being ambivalent. That is 90% of the population not showing up with any enthusiasm toward this once considered “sacred … [Read more...] about Do Americans Hate Their Kitchens?
How Does Food As Medicine Improve Our Mental Health?
May has been observed as Mental Health Month in the U.S. since 1949. The color of Mental Health Month is green. It symbolizes hope, health, renewal and good luck. 2019's key intention is connecting the dots between our physical health and the role it plays in our mental … [Read more...] about How Does Food As Medicine Improve Our Mental Health?
Is The Collagen Trend The New Fountain Of Youth?
May sound crazy, but adding powdered connective tissue from cows and chickens to your morning coffee, smoothies, oatmeal or juice is suddenly super-trendy among the health conscience crowd. Proponents of collagen say not only does it deliver a wallop of protein, but also soothes achy … [Read more...] about Is The Collagen Trend The New Fountain Of Youth?