As the days get shorter and the nights grow cooler, people spend more time indoors thereby increasing their chances of exposure to autumn colds and flu. Colds are easily spread from person to person but there are many natural products at your health food store than can help prevent colds or lessen their intensity. When you catch a cold there isn’t much (if anything) your doctor can do for you that you can’t do for yourself. Colds are caused by a virus and there is no cure. There are, however, many natural remedies that can help you deal with cold
November 2007
Treat Your Cold Symptoms The Natural Way
by Sheila McCormick on November 29th, 2007Turkey Day Advice: Cut The Fat, Not The Flavor!
by Sheila McCormick on November 19th, 2007Although Thanksgiving is a holiday that typically involves abundance, most of us don’t want or need more “abundance” on our waistlines. On Thanksgiving Day, the average American eats between 2,000 and 4,500 calories, which is a significant jump from the 1,600 to 2,400 calories that are consumed on a typical day. Calorie laden feasts of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie can sabotage your good intentions to watch the calories. But with a little adjustment to the ingredients, your Thanksgiving feast can include traditional foods that have all the delicious taste, but far fewer calories. For a lower fat
Alzheimer’s Update: Busy Brains Are Healthy Brains
by Sheila McCormick on November 8th, 2007What do purpose and puzzles have in common? Both have been linked to a significantly decreased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The bottom line appears to be that keeping the brain actively engaged and challenged, coupled with a sense of purpose, can help ward off the devastating disease that affects more than five million Americans each year. In some cases the mental decline is sudden. In others the time between diagnosis and death can take more than a decade. The number of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients is expected to reach 16 million by 2050. A recent study concluded that people
Organic Food Nurtures Us And Protects Mother Nature
by Sheila McCormick on November 1st, 2007As Americans become more and more savvy about natural ways to boost health and wellness, the organic food industry is enjoying unprecedented growth. According to the Organic Farming Research Foundation there are more than 11,000 certified organic producers in the U.S. today compared to 2500 in 1999. About 70 percent of Americans buy organic food occasionally and nearly one quarter buy it every week, according to a recent survey conducted by the Hartman Group. While some buy organic to support its environmentally friendly practices, most are trying to cut their exposure to chemicals in the foods they eat. Studies have