Bone Broth; A Nourishing Tradition.
“Good broth will resurrect the dead” -South American Proverb Used by both domestic and professional chefs across the world; bone broth has been a traditional kitchen staple for…
A Healthful Holiday Season
It may seem impossible to stay on track with healthful eating while surrounded by the stresses of family, the allure of baked goods, nostalgic dishes, and persistent grandmothers this holiday…
Kids Need Chiropractic Too!
If you think that chiropractic care is just for adults, consider that children and babies have a spine and nervous system, too. A common misconception about chiropractic care is…
Chiropractic Takes Care of the Whole Body, Not Just the Back
If you think that chiropractic is just for back pain, consider that it can affect your overall health. Most people go to chiropractors because they have some type of…
Giving Birth Shouldn’t Be Feared
If you think that birth is a medical emergency, consider that the world has been repopulating for centuries without much interference. Without a doubt, there can be high-risk pregnancies…
Preventative Health is Just That… Preventative
If you think wellness screenings, or “preventative care” as the insurance companies define it, keep you healthy, consider that they are merely diagnostic and do not change your health status.…
Looks Like Everyone Needs a Bedtime… Not Just Kids
If you think, “I will sleep when I am dead,” consider that this mentality may get you there sooner. Sleep is often the first thing to be discarded when…
You Are Your #1 Advocate
If you think that your doctor, your insurance company, or the government will keep you healthy, consider that no one cares about your well-being like you do. “When it…
Right Now Is the Prime Time to Get Healthy
If you think improving your health is time consuming and difficult, consider the productivity loss and inconvenience of being sick. Making healthy decisions requires the same amount of time…
The Fancy Health Food Stores Aren’t the Answer to Everything
If you think you have to shop in a health food store to eat healthy, consider healthier, less-structured options. Designated “health” food stores can be expensive. It may be…
Contrary to Popular Opinion… Eating Healthy is Not Costly
If you think it costs a lot to be healthy, consider that it costs more to be unhealthy. Every time you exchange money to purchase entertainment, an activity, food,…
Everyone Needs to Drink 8 Glasses of Water Per Day, or Do They?
If you think that guzzling eight glasses of bottled water a day is the healthiest choice, consider there may be healthier options for you and the planet. Staying hydrated…
What’s So Wrong With Fluoride?
If you think that fluoride is healthy to consume, consider that too much of it can cause health problems. Ever wonder why your toothpaste label says: “Warning: Keep out…
Is the Flu Shot Actually Helping You?
If you think the flu shot makes you healthy, consider that its active ingredients are the results of an educated guessing game. Most people think that the flu shot…
Mom Always Said To Put On Sunscreen
If you think that always applying sunscreen is the healthiest choice, consider that you need vitamin D from the sun. Sun used to be in. Now it’s out. Real…
What Goes On Your Skin Enters the Body
If you think what you put on your skin isn’t important, consider that your skin absorbs what you put on it. Your skin is actually your body’s largest organ. Oftentimes,…
How Grateful Are You For the Life You Have?
If you think you don’t have enough, consider that you probably have the resources to provide your next meal. Most Americans have a lot to be grateful for. Being grateful…
Have You Checked Your Habits Lately?
If you think you cannot control the way you feel, consider that you may feel that way out of habit. Remember what it was like to learn how to…
Happy Emotions = Healthy Life
If you think that emotions are too difficult to express, consider how this may affect your health. Science doesn’t completely understand the mind–body connection: chest pain when feelings are…
Change Your Perspective, Change Your Stress
If you think that stress is negative, consider it is largely based on perception. Stress seems to be everywhere. You are told to avoid it at all times. It…
Burning Calories Is Quite the Task
If you think you can burn off unhealthy extra calories by exercising, consider that it’s a lot harder to accomplish and doesn’t quite work that way. Consuming unhealthy, extra…
The Infamous ‘Skinny Fat’
If you think people who can get by without exercising and manage to stay skinny are healthy, consider the “skinny fat.” “Aww…there’s the stick figure. She can eat whatever…
Why Everyone and Your Grandma Is Doing Yoga
If you think that yoga is only about stretching, consider that it can actually make you happier. Yoga means different things to different people. Some people avoid it due to…
30 Minutes of Exercise Per Day, Right?
If you think good exercise is 30 minutes a day of the same routine, consider why your local gym is full of people who can’t seem to lose those extra…
Milk Isn’t the Only Thing That Can Build Strong Bones
If you think you can only build your bones with the calcium from milk and dairy products, consider that building strong bones is a multifaceted process. Milk advertising is catchy…
Vegetarians Are Still Meat Lovers
If you think that vegetarianism is a way to get healthy, consider that this diet is unsustainable without modern supplements, and many vegetarians return to meat eating due to declining health. According to Psychology Today,…
Are Zero-Calorie Foods Actually Good For You?
If you think diet or zero-calorie foods and drinks will help you cut calories, consider they could be causing weight gain and damaging your health. Zero calories. Sounds tempting…
Inorganic vs Organic – Real Pros and Cons
If you think that the only difference between organic and inorganic food products is the price, consider that organic foods have less pesticides and higher Omega-3 content. The jury…