For some of us, springtime is the reward for surviving a cold and dark winter. For others, the allergens that accompany the coming of spring make us wish winter could stay around a little longer! Whichever allergen it is (pollen, mold, animal dander, etc.) that sets you off, allergies can make an otherwise healthy person miserable... Read More
Did you know that more than 4 billion pounds of toxic chemicals are released into the environment each year? We are all exposed to environmental toxins through the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink. Over time, the build-up of toxins within our body from our environment and diet can affect the way our bodies work and directly affect... Read More
Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. In other words, it is the amount of energy (calories) your body burns in order to maintain itself. The number of calories your body uses to carry out basic functions such as breathing, blood circulation, growing, movement and sleeping is known as your basal metabolic rate – usually referred... Read More
It all starts in the kitchen..."the US government conducted the HANES study (Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) to understand how people view the importance of a balanced diet and good nutrition. The study showed that the dietary choices made contained not just below average amounts of nutrients, but were composed of very poor choices and the average American’s diet is woefully lacking in nutritional value."... Read More
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