Colorful Carrots: Crunch Your Way to Good Health this Winter In a previous post, we discussed the benefits of Astragalus Root. This week we are discussing the benefits of carrots! Available throughout most of the year, carrots are a staple of a healthy diet and a well-known source of Vitamin A. Contrary to popular notion, […]
Astragalus Root for Strengthening Immunity
Astragalus Root for Strengthening Immunity Centuries of Traditional Chinese Medicine and European botanical medicine have documented Astragalus root (Astragalus Membranaceus) as a tonic to support the health of the spleen and the immune system, helping the body build resistance to illness. Today, researchers are studying how Astragalus Root can be used for strengthening immunity and […]
Cod Liver Oil: Your Grandmother’s Remedy for Good Health
You may have heard a family member talk about the grandmother who professed the health benefits of cod liver oil. Well, research shows that grandma was on to something! Cod Liver Oil: Your Grandmother’s Remedy for Good Health. Here are a few of the ways that cod liver oil supports immunity and helps protect […]
Get Creative with Circuit Training at Home or Outdoors
Whether you’ve been working out in a home gym or have been able to go back to a local fitness center, it’s inevitable that, at some point, you’ll get bored with your exercise routine. This is an opportune time to get creative with your circuit training at home or outdoors. This is where circuit […]
Eat Raw Foods to Help Nourish Your Skin
Have you ever wanted to eat more healthy food for better skin and overall health, but were not sure where to start? Eat raw foods for healthy skin and to help nourish your body. Many raw foods are safe and especially good for nourishing the skin. Raw food provides the body with substantial amounts of […]
Benefits of a Botanical Face Mask
It is essential to understand the benefits of using a botanical face mask as part of your regular skin care routine. Mother Nature provides an abundant variety of flowers, roots, seeds, pulp, and essential oils from which to create topical skincare remedies. Cleanser, scrubs, toners, masks, and moisturizers are among the cosmetic products that […]
Understand the Relationship Between Gut Health and Glowing Skin
Probiotics, Gut Health & Glowing Skin Did you know there’s a close relationship between the health of your gut and the health of your skin? It is important to understand the relationship between gut health and glowing skin. There are many different microorganisms, including bacteria, that reside in the gut and which are often simply […]
Become an Informed Consumer of Health Information
Eat this, not that. One day a certain supplement or medication is great for you, but a week later you’re being advised not to take it. How can you judge the worth of media hype around health information and determine what applies to you? Become an informed consumer of health information by asking key questions […]
Six Secrets to Pumping Up Your Resilience
Six Secrets to Pumping Up Your Resilience: Catch It Early. One trait of highly resilient individuals is a keen awareness for when things aren’t going right. We’ve all heard doctors say “good thing we caught it early,” and that applies to stress: Identify stress early in the process and you can be proactive in […]
Improving Lives with Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia Patients
Improving Lives with Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia Patients Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a small group program designed to improve the mental abilities, learning, thinking and memory skills of people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular dementia, the two main types of dementia. An evidence-based treatment backed by extensive clinical research, CST has been […]