An adult’s body is approximately 50 to 65% water. The percentage varies according to the percentage of muscle a person has versus the amount of body fat. This is because muscle contains significantly more water than fat does. In comparison, an...
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Hot water with lemon first thing in the morning before breakfast is a refreshing way to clear your digestive tract of any toxins that remain after the resting and digesting during the night. The lemon and citric acid are mildly anti-microbial and...
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Coronaviruses are viruses that jump from animals to humans. SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Virus, 2002-2004) and MERS-CoV-2 (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, 2012) are two recent coronaviruses that had extensive news coverage. SARS-CoV-2...
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As Spring turns into Summer and seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables start to appear in grocery stores and farmers’ markets, this is a wonderful time of year to think about doing a detox. In order to accomplish this, many people enjoy doing a...
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Most of us clean our homes to some extent every week. But how often do we remove everything from a shelf, cabinet, or closet, and clean every surface thoroughly? Spring cleaning is a great way to invigorate your home with fresh energy. At this...
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I’ve written about the importance of drinking clean water and now I am going to talk about the importance of eating organic food. I can’t tell you how important it is to your health to consume the cleanest possible food available. This means...
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Changing sunbathing trends When I was in high school and college (watch out, I am dating myself here!) we used to rub various oils onto our skin to encourage a suntan during the summer. That turned out to be really aging and hard on the skin. But...
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Most people equate allergies with sinus symptoms, like sneezing and a runny nose, and with skin symptoms, like hives or eczema. Most allergies can usually be attributed to foods, air born pollens, animal dander, mold, dust mites, and chemical...
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There are many good reasons to consider increasing the amount of turmeric you consume. Turmeric is beneficial in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation because it contains compounds called curcuminoids that have medicinal properties. The most...
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Why do so many of us find it so difficult to prioritize our own good health? As a healthcare provider and natural wellness specialist, I find it baffling that it usually takes a crisis for us to pause and start taking care of ourselves. We have...
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One of our favorite holiday activities as a family is putting together puzzles and playing board or card games. It has become a tradition at our house and we even look forward to shopping for our new puzzle challenge before the holidays get...
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Even the most disciplined individual can find their daily health regime derailed at the end of October through January 1. Once that Halloween candy appears, it is difficult to stay resolute. Then come the comfort foods you’ve stayed away from all...
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