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Happy Monday morning to you! Hi, I’m getting ready to go to work. That’s why I look like this and takes a lot to get me to let you see this. But anyway, I just got a wonderful text from my administrator, Nancy. She just text me the words to a wonderful song by Lesley
As we grow older and more of our hair turns gray, concerns about high blood pressure, cognitive decline, and cancer risks can preoccupy our minds. However, one condition often overlooked is osteoporosis. This chronic disease reduces bone mineral density and bone mass. Unmanaged, it can cause fractures, particularly in the hip or spine. Osteoporosis affects
When well chosen, a vegan diet can be more conducive to good health than the Standard American Diet and is linked to a reduced incidence of chronic diseases. The following are but a handful: OBESITY: In a vegan diet more fiber-rich foods are consumed; therefore, less total calories are consumed and the overall healthy lifestyle
Ever been to the gym and the stench of sweat fills the air or even worse, you get self-conscious because you can smell yourself? Body odor and perspiration are part of life. This can happen while exercising, when feeling too warm, when feeling stressed or anxious, or when nervous. The body has two main sweat
As a vegan for years, the question of where do you get your protein or your calcium or your whatever, always comes up. So, where is it acquired? Read on. PROTEIN Nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, bulgur, barley, etc), meat, chicken and fish substitutes, artichokes, asparagus, beets, bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels
Anemia is a symptom caused by a myriad of conditions. These conditions include iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, vitamin C deficiency, Vitamin E deficiency, vitamin B6 deficiency, and thyroid disorders, for openers. Since the most significant and common forms of anemia are related to diet, it is this area that I will address. Most people
A few weeks ago there was another E.coli outbreak. This time it was beef treated with ammonia (it is treated with ammonia in an attempt to kill bacteria). The same ammonia commonly found in floor cleaners can comprise up to 15% of many fast-food burgers. It is also used in the ground beef that goes
Evergreen trees produce eucalyptus leaves and oil. The prime source for these trees is in Australia. They are also called fever trees, Tasmanian blue gum trees, or stringy bark trees. This product is a popular home remedy for many situations, although none of its affects have been scientifically proven. The use of eucalyptus is likely
For those who enjoy the outdoors, knowing your environment and surroundings is always an important safety measure. It isn’t just lions, tigers, and bears we have to be weary of. There are insects and even plants to watch for. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are part of this watch list because they can cause poison
When it comes to man’s best friend, we all want to spoil them with treats and rewards whenever possible. However, not all human foods are safe for our furry companions. As responsible pet parents, we need to be aware of what constitutes safe human food for dogs and what could potentially be harmful. This article