Reposted from December 10, 2014 I love coconut oil. It’s the fat that can make you thin as well as energize you. Yes, this saturated fat makes you thin. It’s very easy for your body to digest as it doesn’t need to be broken down like other fats. This way, it is immediately absorbed and […]
Reposted from December 3, 2014 The French Paradox I was lucky enough to “cross the pond” over the Thanksgiving holiday to visit my daughter who is studying abroad in London. (Rachel is actually turning 21 today-Happy Birthday!) We ended up in Paris where not only the language was different, but the culture as well. A […]
Reposted from November 18, 2014 Thankful for the Sweeter Things in Life While most of us are preparing for the big Food Fest, you can still indulge in delicious home-baked goodies that are still delicious, sweet and satisfying. What they are missing are things you won’t notice at all– sugar and wheat flour. To […]
Reposted from November 5, 2014 I was innocently about to drink what I thought was a glass of flavored seltzer. However, when I took a sip, it was incredibly sweet and I instantly knew it wasn’t what I thought it was. I had broken my own rule by not reading the ingredients. The bottle looked […]
Reposted from October 29, 2014 Get that blood flowing. Improving blood circulation has so many benefits. The blood is what carries oxygen and nutrients to your cells and organs. The better the movement of blood, the more nourishment your body will receive thereby enhancing your immune system and even your lymphatic system. First, the body […]
Reposted from April 9, 2014 Who would think vinegar has so many incredible uses. As I write this, I am sipping on my own Apple Cider Vinegar cocktail that has great health benefits. Apple Cider Vinegar has also been found to greatly improve digestion and eliminate heart burn, clear skin irritations (like acne and contact […]
Reposted from January 16, 2013 One Flu Over the Cuckoo’s Nest In 2009, I got swept up in the swine flu panic. My family had never gotten the flu before, but my daughter had a weak immune system from an autoimmune disease. At that point I was convinced to be prudent and have her vaccinated […]
Reposted from November 14, 2012 Many of us have lost 2 weeks of our lives due to Sandy. The unfortunate are still dealing with the aftermath. Sure, we should just move on and pick up where we left off. Sounds simple enough but sometimes it’s hard to hunker down and focus with the stress of […]
Are You Iodine Deficient? Are you overweight, or do you have difficulty losing weight? Do you get cold easily or have a consistently low body temperature? Do you have problems with dry skin, or hair falling out? Do you suffer from a lack of energy? Do you often feel depressed or lethargic? Have you ever […]
Reposted from October 10, 2012 We all know that sugar isn’t good for us but many of us believe we can just exercise it off. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. We’re eating more and more of it every year. Dr. Mehmet Oz says that “The average person consumes 150 pounds of sugar per year-compared to […]