Monthly Archives: February 2011
Beta Glucan for High Cholesterol and Diabetes Support
The term “beta-glucan” refers to a class of soluble fibers found in many plant sources. The best documented use of beta-glucan involves improving heart health; the evidence for benefit is strong enough that the FDA has allowed a “heart healthy” … Continue reading
True or False? Eating at Night Will Make You Gain Weight
Eat late, gain weight? This myth has been around for years, and although some people could swear that their late-night eating habits do make them gain weight, recent research has shown that your body doesn’t process food differently at different … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss
Suggested Uses for Lemon Essential Oil
Lemons have long been valued for more than lemonade. We know that ancient Egyptians prized this oil for its purported ability to act as an antidote to fish and meat poisoning. And, like lime, it was a staple on 17th … Continue reading
Filed under Aromatherapy
Pomegranate Granola
Photo Credit to Sam of Today’s Nest Healthy food sometimes has the stigma of not tasting good, but how can you not look at the picture above of this delicious looking Pomegranate Granola from Sam of Today’s Nest and not … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Recipes and Food Info
Tips on Preventing and Easing the Aches and Pains of Traveling
We have all heard of needing a vacation from a vacation, and the aches and pains encountered while traveling generally aren’t in the itinerary. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Even if getting to your vacation destination is … Continue reading
Filed under Pain Relief
Pets and Your Kids’ Allergies
Not too long ago, expectant parents were often advised to give away their family pets before a baby arrived, especially if there was a family history of allergies or asthma. The prevailing theory was that being around pets at a … Continue reading
Arginine for Possible Heart, Artery and Cold Support
Arginine is an amino acid found in many foods, including dairy products, meat, poultry, and fish. It plays a role in several important mechanisms in the body, including cell division, wound healing, removal of ammonia from the body, immunity to … Continue reading
Autoimmune Disease and Women
Ann, a lawyer in San Francisco, had been to see her doctor, but felt frustrated. When she described her symptoms—tired all the time, weight loss without trying, and just not feeling “healthy”—her doctor said she needed to relax more, maybe … Continue reading
Filed under Women's Health/Beauty Info
