Pesticides In Food;The Dirty Dozen
Pesticides in our food has become a growing concern. Buying organic is not always cost effective for everyone and sometimes organic is not always available. However, there are certain things that you should always buy organic and if you can't then don't eat it. These fruits and vegeatables are called the dirty dozen and are listed [...]
Which Fish Is Safe to Eat?
Most people think eating fish is healthy, and for the most part it is. But a lot of fish can be contaminated and may not be such a smart choice. For example, salmon can be very healthy, as long as it is wild. You should never eat farm raised salmon. Farm raised salmon contains a [...]
Skin care-Beyond Creams and Serums
First off, I am 49 years old and have not had any kind of plastic surgery, botox, fillers or anything like that. I can’t say that I would never do anything like that but for now I prefer to stick to non-invasive treatments. The area of skincare is what prompted me to set up this [...]
Think Bottled Water Is Your Best Choice? Surprising Facts You Need To Know
Bottled water
I used to think bottled water was the best water I could get but after doing further research I found out this may not be the case. There are several things wrong with bottled water. Most bottled water is not as pure and clean as you think it is. Not only does bottled water contribute [...]
Drink To Your Health! Coffee, Tea and Kombucha
Coffee
I am not a big coffee drinker although I do like coffee I just do not handle the caffeine very well. My husband has one cup of coffee in the morning so I was looking for some healthy coffee for him. I came across a coffee that has a mushroom extract called Ganoderma. It has [...]
Nifty Devices For Alleviating Neck Pain and Improving Posture and No You Do Not Have To Do Any Exercises!
Since I sit at the computer a lot my neck and shoulders tend to get tight. My husband is a dentist and he has problems with his neck since he is leaning over all day. I found a couple fo things that help alleviate the tension.
The first is Dr. Ho’s neck comforter which helps [...]
Healthy Chocolate!
Those of you who know me know that I am the queen of chocolate! Through my pain staking and extensive research and taste testing (someone had to do it!) I have found the healthiest chocolate drinks and candy around. A little bit of healthy dark chocolate is actually good for you. Obviously I am not eating all this stuff everyday but [...]
Unique Leg Weights to Vamp Up Your Walk
I do like to walk as part of my exercise regime. I add leg weights to bump up the intensity. I found some unique leg weights that I just started using. They are from a company called Gaiam. It is a site for green living, fitness, yoga and organic products. They look like a sleeve [...]
Bender Ball For A Great Ab Workout
This is a small inflatable ball about the size of a bowling ball. You place it on the floor behind your lower back and then do sit-ups. It is a funny phenomenon because they are easier to do but the intensity is far more than doing regular sit-ups on the floor. It comes with a DVD [...]
Jump For Health!
This is a mini-trampoline that is built different than most. Most rebounders and mini-trampolines are built with stainless steel springs or bungy cords that cause sinking and pronation (this is the turning outward of the foot at the ankle so that you have a tendency to walk on the inner border of the foot; think [...]
