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 feel very...
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 husband's...
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 kerosene. ...
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...
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers. What is your favorite memory of your mother?
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 came to mind...
Top 5 Gifts for Your Mom and Dad
Gift-giving can be a stressful chore especially when your parents may have everything or are vague about what they want. Mother's Day and Father's Day are both right around the corner, and if you are stressed out about the perfect gift for your parents, you can...
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 I...
5 Side Effects of Your Cleaning Solutions
Did you know that the manufacturers of store-bought cleaners are not required to list all their ingredients? "Green" or "natural" cleaners found in stores can actually be poisoning you. Don't be fooled by their "green" claims. (source) One common misconception that...
How Sugar Affects You Today
The average American consumes 22 teaspoons of ADDED sugar every day (source). If your smoothie does not taste so good, just add some sugar, right? Well, not if you are concerned about your long-term well-being. One day a client was raving to me about a certain...
