Category: Health

Four ways to fight the flu at home

Four ways to fight the flu at home

One of the deadliest times of year has quickly reached us – peak flew season.  It’s time to put up some defenses and fight back.   Washing your hands and covering your mouth are great basic tips, but if you really… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Health, Lifestyle
Grocery Manufacturers To Petition FDA To Label GMO Food As “Natural”

Grocery Manufacturers To Petition FDA To Label GMO Food As “Natural”

by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq./www.liattorney.com In the very latest in underhanded moves to “force feed” the world GM foods, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is reportedly seeking to deem GMO foods “natural.”  The GMA, representing over 300… 0 Shares | | Posted in Biotechnology, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, News, Science & Tech
Moms Miracle Tea: How to Stop a Runny Nose

Moms Miracle Tea: How to Stop a Runny Nose

We had a very lovely Christmas and enjoying all the quality family time we could squeeze in while the oldest two are home for college.  Then my husband came down with a terrible cold that turned into a full blown… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Food, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Home, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Personal Care, Recipes
Healthy Attitudes That Encourage Natural Healing

Healthy Attitudes That Encourage Natural Healing

“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” said Zig Ziglar. This is true is life and  your health. Your aptitude – your natural ability, your genes, your knowledge, your resources, your health insurance, etc. – determines less about… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Thyroid 101

Thyroid 101

THYROID 101: OBESITY, REPRODUCTIVE CANCERS, FIBROMYALGIA, TYPE 2 DIABETES,  AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES, LEUKEMIA, INFANT MORTALITY, MENTAL RETARDATION, CHRONIC FATIGUE The function of your thyroid gland is to take dietary or supplemental iodine from your bloodstream and make thyroid hormones. The names… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Beans, Beans, The Magical Fruit

Beans, Beans, The Magical Fruit

The more you eat, the more you lower your risk of certain cancers. Beans have more servings of fiber than any other vegetable. One single serving will give you 20 percent of your daily recommended fiber. Researchers in Japan did… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Questioning the Benefits of Probiotics Food Supplements

Questioning the Benefits of Probiotics Food Supplements

For a number of years now the use of probiotic food supplements* has been trendy in western countries. I took them on a daily basis for about two years because I used to believe in their benefits as did most… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine
3 Omega-3’s?  Do you know the difference?

3 Omega-3’s? Do you know the difference?

Omega-3 fatty acids reduce cholesterol, boost brain power, and keep us looking young. There are many different types of omega-3 fatty acids available, each with their own unique properties.  However, there are three main forms of omega-3 that each work… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine
The Best Foods to Eat for Weight Loss

The Best Foods to Eat for Weight Loss

Are you trying to revamp your diet to start eating to lose weight? Beginning a lifestyle change can be exciting, scary, and nerve racking all at the same time. It can be more scary when you don’t know where to… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Borscht the Purple Polish Soup: Can’t Beat Beets for Healthy Comfort Food

Borscht the Purple Polish Soup: Can’t Beat Beets for Healthy Comfort Food

I love Borscht.  It helps that I grew up with my little Polish Grandma Rudonich making us all the “ole country” favorites including Pierogies, Galumpkes (Stuffed Cabbage) and my favorite as a child was her purple soup.  And it turns… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes