15 Suggestions For a Healthy Thanksgiving Season

Breath-taking fall colors…front porch pumpkins…scarecrows…fireplaces crackling…piles of leaves…the first frost…the first snowflakes… enticing fragrances of homemade foods coming from the kitchen. All heart-warming indicators that the season of Thanksgiving, the time when we pause to give thanks for our many blessings and freedoms, has arrived. Unfortunately, we often think of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday […]

Daylight Saving time ends the first part of November when we turn our clocks back one hour for the remainder of the winter months. I’m not a fan of the Fall time change because it’s dark by 5:30 p.m. (in some areas, by 4:00 p.m.), making it feel like the “shorter” days drag on forever. […]

The health benefits of turmeric are many, and it should be consumed every day. If you must pick only one supplement, consider turmeric. If I had to pick only one supplement to take, turmeric would most likely be my first choice, given its numerous health benefits that are crucial for overall well-being. A plethora of […]

Just the title of this article may cause many people to feel uncomfortable — not the “free” part — the “self-healing modalities” part. Questions and comments are often voiced, such as “Isn’t self-healing dangerous?”; “Do you really believe a person can self-heal?”; “What exactly does self-healing mean?”; “Come on, nothing is for free!” These are […]

We’ve all heard the horror stories about a steely-eyed, sharp-toothed “Creature From the Black Lagoon” staring back at you from the toilet bowl. Some of this is exaggerated hype, but we inadvertently share our body space with many other creatures, some tiny and some relatively large, whether we want to think about it or not. […]

Over the years, the avocado has become an extremely popular food among individuals who are most conscious about their health. It’s often referred to as a nutritional powerhouse, which is not surprising given its many health benefits. This fruit (yes, avocado is a fruit) is known for its high nutrient value and is added to […]

Summer is here, and many folks are preparing for their annual family summer vacation. Whether it’s a trip to the mountains or the beach, a trek across the country to visit family, or a relaxing week at the lake, there is much to consider when making vacation arrangements. One aspect I would like to explore […]

Osteoporosis has become a prevalent health concern. Osteoporosis and low bone mass are currently estimated to be a significant public health threat for almost 44 million U.S. women and men aged 50 and older. It is linked to 1.5 million bone fractures annually, with the most common fractures being those of the hip, spine, and […]

Figs, which are a relative of the mulberry (Moraceae), are among the sweetest fruits and provide a wide array of nutritional and health benefits for the body. According to the California Fig Advisory Board, although considered a fruit, the fig is actually an inverted flower, and the seeds are the fruit. There are four distinct […]

According to research published in Nutrition Today, herbs and spices encourage heart health by improving blood bio-markers for measuring heart health. This is another reason to note the importance of a healthy diet in preventing disease. According to the CDC, about 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year–that’s one in […]