What’s in Your Protein Shake?

What’s in Your Protein Shake?

It’s 10 am, and your stomach is growling.  You woke up and got a fast start to your day by skipping breakfast. After all, no one can look at you and determine that you had not eaten breakfast.  On the other hand, if you had not ironed your clothes, you would...
Why You Need a Vacation

Why You Need a Vacation

A few months ago, I was beginning to feel as if life were terrible.  I was getting discouraged about several matters, and most of all, I was exhausted.  The reason was that I had not taken much time off to recharge and rejuvenate. The blessing was that my...
Why You Don’t Need Fluoride in Your Toothpaste

Why You Don’t Need Fluoride in Your Toothpaste

“Warning: Keep out of reach of children under 6 yrs. of age.  If more than is used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away” (source).  No, this is not a warning about something like gasoline or...
How to Eat Healthy on the Road

How to Eat Healthy on the Road

My dear friend Jessi from college wrote to me recently and lamented about the amount of junk food her family is eating.  They are used to eating salads, beans, and made-from-scratch everything in Africa where they have lived for the last eight years.  Now they are...
How to Tackle Your Spring Allergies

How to Tackle Your Spring Allergies

“You should go to the doctor and get a steroid shot,” said the lady who had called the office.  I was answering the phone in an office, and every person who called had to endure my coughing and terrible-sounding voice, thanks to allergies. A few concerns...
7 Benefits of Aloe for You

7 Benefits of Aloe for You

Nothing works!  What can I do?  Several years ago, I used products from health food stores, took doctor’s advice, and implemented other ways to feel better.  I was exhausted, my immune system was very low, and I just felt terrible overall.  Nothing changed until...