Sitting is the new smoking. We all know by now that too much sitting is literally killing us, therefore getting up and moving your body every day is essential for optimal health. But, it can be challenging finding the right exercise regime for you and if you’re not motivated, you’re not gonna workout. Zumba, spinning,… Read More
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Thermography or Mammogram? 5 Points of Comparison
By Julia Stander Mammogram screenings are widely touted as being the best tool for early breast cancer detection, but critics point to false positives, increased radiation and the fact that about half of women have “dense breast tissue,” which makes mammograms more difficult to interpret. However, these two technologies work in different ways, so it… Read More
MADE SAFE: Solving the Toxic Chemical Conundrum
By guest blogger, Amy Ziff, Founder of MADE SAFE Have you ever found yourself standing in the store aisle wondering what to buy? One product promises to be eco, another promises to be all-natural, yet another uses some organic ingredients – and all you’re looking for is some dish soap. A simple household staple that… Read More
6 Natural Ways to Avoid the Cold & Flu
Do you remember 1980s Vick’s NyQuil commercial touting, the sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, stuffy-head, fever, so you can rest medicine? It was hard enough to watch the red-faced, stuffy-nosed husband suffer, let alone vicariously experience his symptoms. But, can the cold and flu be eliminated or better yet, prevented, without medication? Let’s just say, avoiding… Read More
5 Steps to a Workout Routine While You Clean!
Most of us live very busy lives. It can be difficult to find time to keep your home clean while squeezing in a regular workout. Fortunately, there are ways to accomplish both tasks at once. In fact, homeowners are said to burn up to 3,655 calories each year just by doing a little spring cleaning,… Read More
Breast Cancer on the Rise in Young Women—Is it Preventable?
By Dr. Christine Horner, M.D. As a plastic surgeon, I became alarmed as I watched my breast cancer patients become younger and younger. When I performed my first breast reconstruction on a woman in her 20s, and then lost my own mother to this disease, my passion turned to ending the breast cancer epidemic. In… Read More
The BIG Secret in Your Home That’s Keeping You Overweight
By guest blogger, Leslie Vandever You’re struggling with your weight. No matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem drop those extra pounds. Maybe it’s because you just can’t resist another slice of pizza or that cookie—or three. Maybe it’s because you really hate to exercise. Or maybe it’s a combination of both, along… Read More
10 Natural Headache Remedies You Can Do Yourself
by The Dabblist Did you know that, in the United States, more than half a billion dollars is spent on headache medication every year? It’s one of the most common afflictions humans are experiencing on a daily basis. The roots of headaches are varied – low blood sugar, food allergies, lack of sleep, eye and… Read More