If you’ve already had your first sneeze of the season, then NOW is time to take action! You can control how your whole season will turn out just by taking charge of hay fever early. Your body will thank you, you will look refreshed and spring will have never been so good! Read more…
During holiday season, many of us worry about weight gain and focus on restraining ourselves from the foods we really love to eat. Focusing on avoiding food, however, may actually create a sense of deprivation that sets us up for overeating. Instead, let’s learn to tune into our body signals of hunger and fullness and realize what our physical cravings for specific foods are. The more we can relax about food, the less likely we will have a problem over the holidays! Read more…
I was very touched by the following article. Please read this story about Glenna Kohl who grew up doing everything right. A vegetarian, she did yoga, hiked, jogged and rowed regularly. Unfortunately she did indulge in one unhealthy practice: tanning. Like millions of young women she believed that a bronzed look made her more beautiful. As health-conscious as Glenna was, she never thought that this trendy habit was as deadly as it was. Follow the article to the end to learn what a melanoma looks like and which moles are normal and which might be dangerous. Early detection and prevention are key to this deadly disease. Please take care!
Power breakfasts: If you have a crazy schedule, breakfast and lunch are usually a light grab while dinner’s your one big helping of comfort. But recent research shows that if you flip that all around and eat most of your calories early in the day, you can drop more than just a couple pounds in just a month! Here are some tips on creating the most effective meals that will allow you to indulge AND lose! Read more…
Ever wonder why you are sensitive to sunlight even though you have lathered tons of sunscreen? Some foods, drugs and cosmetic products can actually make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. This is known as a photosensitive reaction. Photosensitivity is an abnormal response of the skin to sun exposure making one more prone to sunburn, rashes, swelling and blistering. Foods that may trigger a photosensitive reaction include: lime, parsley, celery and parsnip. Even natural products such as essential oils of bergamont, cedar, lavender, rosemary, lime and lemon may induce a reaction. Certain drugs such as antibiotics, antihistamines and pain killers may react negatively to sunlight and damage the skin. Read more…
The average woman uses a dozen personal care products containing approximately 168 chemical ingredients every day. We absorb, inhale and ingest many of these chemicals into our bodies. So reading ingredient lists on cosmetic products is just as important is reading food nutrition labels. Studies have shown that indecent exposure of 6 toxicants in particular can disrupt our bodies and even cause death. Is that bright shade of lipstick really worth compromising your health? Please click on the following link to find out what to avoid and learn about companies offering healthy alternatives.
There has been a lot of controversy pertaining to the Raw Food Diet. Two of the most misleading claims by Raw Food enthusiasts are “Cooked foods are dead foods” and that “Cooking leads to nutrient loss”. Let’s take a closer look at what goes on during the process of cooking and evaluate the facts from a Western and Chinese medicine perspective.
With the weather warming up and increased sun exposure, extra precaution is needed to protect the delicate skin around the eyes! Here are some tips for your eyes only…..
Puffy Eyes- typically occur when we first wake up in the morning and are a common complaint for those concerned about premature aging. The skin around the eyes is extremely thin and delicate and as we age the skin in that area becomes loose. If the skin surrounding the eyes is not firm enough, when we lie down and fluids in the head increases, the delicate skin around the eyes will not be able to resist the higher internal pressures. It therefore swells and makes the eyes look puffy. Other factors that may cause puffy eyes include: allergies, lack of sleep, crying, high salt and fluid intake, poor circulation and alcohol. Read more…
When it comes to skin care, less is often more. Success of a good skin care routine isn’t measured by how many products we use or how many steps we take. Read more…