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19 Apr 2024
Is it safe to eat apple cider vinegar?
For ACV to be really beneficial it is essential that it is organic, unfiltered and the apples used, fully ripened. If the ACV is distilled, enzymes are destroyed as is the potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, iron, copper, silicon, trace minerals, and essential amino acids. Distilling also destroys natural acids that fight body toxins and inhibit
19 Apr 2024
White vinegar – So many uses & purposes
We hear a lot about apple cider vinegar and the various health benefits it has for us, but what about plain white vinegar? Some people call this type distilled or spirit vinegar. It doesn’t get the same attention. It is very versatile, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was sold out at stores because of
12 Apr 2024
Bulking – Eating for muscle mass
Bulking is a diet term used in the bodybuilding community to eat to gain muscle mass. It has different interpretations in terms of how it works and what you can eat for the “bulk”. Some call it an excuse to eat unhealthy as much as you want, and some say they do a “clean” bulk
08 Apr 2024
My blessing from Hawaii
Learning the Aloha Spirit? Every time we pick up a newspaper or watch the news, the lead story is always about some person-to- person horror with the foundation being centered around race, culture or religion always resulting in bloodshed, mayhem, chaos or oppression. Seeing this we become fearful and anxious and struggle to remain optimistic
08 Apr 2024
IBS – Irritating foods to avoid
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects somewhere between 5-10% of the population. This digestive condition is uncomfortable and intrusive upon daily living. Those who suffer from IBS must be careful of certain foods that trigger disruption to digestion. Although having a complete list of possible foods to avoid for a person with IBS is practically impossible,
02 Apr 2024
The Energizing Power of Community at Summer Festivals
In an era where our interactions are increasingly digitized and our social circles can feel cramped by the walls of our own minds, the vibrancy and pulse of a summer festival can be a great antidote. The Pull of Shared Passions Festivals are the embodiments of shared passions, diverse yet united under a common thread,
02 Apr 2024
Respiratory Issues in Dogs: Understanding and Addressing Your Canine’s Breathing Problems
Respiratory issues in dogs can be a cause for concern for any pet owner. Just like humans, dogs can suffer from a variety of respiratory conditions that affect their airways and lungs, which are essential for breathing. Some of the common respiratory problems in dogs include infectious diseases like kennel cough, inflammatory conditions like bronchitis,
02 Apr 2024
Cryotherapy – Cold never felt so good
Cold therapy, termed cryotherapy, has become a popular form of self-care for the body. It can be done in one or more areas of the body and some people have it done on their whole body. The idea behind cryotherapy is that immersing the body in cold temperatures produces several benefits. The most popular approach
22 Mar 2024
What if . . .
What if someone or a group of someone’s wanted to keep the people in a state of ill health? How do you suppose they might go about that? What about producing and strongly promoting high fat, highly processed, high caloric, devitalized, highly chemicalized, and genetically modified foods? That would work, wouldn’t it? Do you think
22 Mar 2024
IT band syndrome – Injury to movement
Iliotibial band syndrome (IT) is a pain many workout enthusiasts, runners, and cyclists can experience. The area affected is near the outside of the hip and/or the outside of the knee. The IT is a band of strong tissue that runs from the hip to the tibia which is below the knee joint and at
