Digestive Health, Inflammation, Uncategorized
Although I talk and write a lot about germs and microbes in general, there is constant new information coming out of the science world, so I thought I would update my “soap box” stand on bugs. Research on the human microbiome is confirming that all of the major...
Blog, Cholesterol, Uncategorized
Like so many other health topics today, there is so much misinformation about cholesterol that it really is disheartening. First of all, let’s clear up the purpose of cholesterol in our bodies. Despite information readily available from official sources, cholesterol...
Blog, Healthy Lifestyle, Uncategorized
With Thanksgiving under our belts (so to speak!), there’s no doubt that the holidays are upon us. Whether we’re feeling excited or are full of dread, I know we can experience both feelings at once this time of year! Continuing our holiday wellness theme from...
Blog, Healthy Lifestyle, Uncategorized
I like to write about subjects that I understand thoroughly and feel rather expert-ish about. So I am on shaky ground today as I embark on a topic that I possess a feeble understanding of. However, in my own defense, there are probably not many people who really have...
Blog, Healthy Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Whenever I stop long enough to think about it, I am awed by the truly miraculous nature of the human body. It never ceases to amaze me that our bodies can transform food into energy, deliver a constant flow of life-giving oxygen, energy and nutrients to cells, create...
Blog, Supplements, Uncategorized
Early in my career as a health care professional I didn’t believe taking vitamins was necessary. I reasoned we should be getting all our vitamins from the foods we eat and, if we eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, we are getting all we need. Unfortunately,...
