As fires rage across the west and health guidelines require that we social distance to help prevent the spread of Continue reading
Just Breathe
Most of us pay little attention to our breathing and may habitually have shallow breathing, which can add to chronic Continue reading
Sugar and Sweeteners: What is Best?
In my prior post I discussed that drinking sweet stuff is not good for you. But how about eating it? Continue reading
Aromatherapy for Calm and Focus
Our sense of smell is truly amazing. It is said that the human nose can identify more than 1 trillion Continue reading
BPA: A Hidden Hazard in Your Everyday Life
(Adapted from “Resilient Health: How to Thrive In Our Toxic World) Bisphenol A (BPA) is a hormone mimicking chemical that Continue reading
Plant Powered Protein
While I wrote about the benefits of plant versus animal protein in “Resilient Health: How to Thrive in Our Toxic Continue reading
Food and Nutrients for Immune Support
Several nutrients are key for supporting our immune health. Check out the tasty options and get them into your diet Continue reading
The Truth About Sugar, Sweeteners, and Diet Drinks
Sugary drinks like soda, fruit punch, lemonade, sports and energy drinks, and other sugar-sweetened beverages can contribute to obesity and Continue reading
Why Your Sunscreen’s Ingredients Matter
I’m all for the health benefits of exposure to natural sunlight, but with skin cancer rates on the rise, it’s Continue reading
Clean Air Indoors and Out
I wake up this morning to a toxic smell, likely coming from a navy ship that is currently burning off Continue reading
Chronobiology and the Rhythms of Nature
Do you experience energy crashes in the afternoon? Are you a night owl, getting a boost after 10 pm? Do Continue reading
Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny
It wasn’t too long ago that scientists believed that mapping the human genome would provide us with the answers to Continue reading