Vitamin D – The Sunshine Nutrient

Vitamin D is frequently in the news lately. From babies receiving Vitamin D supplements to it being linked to many diseases including diabetes and osteoporosis. Everyone knows that Vitamin D is absorbed from the sun, but how, and why is … read more »

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What Is Gluten And Why Should I Avoid It?

Chances are you’ve probably noticed the term “gluten-free” popping up more and more these days. Where grocery stores once had only dedicated a mere corner to the few meager gluten-free products available, there are now several aisles and in some … read more »

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Sweet Sensational Vegetables

With people eating healthier these days, vegetables get elevated to be the star of the meals at times.  Meatless Mondays are popular with people trying to eat vegetarian meals one day a week.  We have all heard how good vegetables … read more »

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Tips and Tricks For Building Immunity

The gradual shortening of the days signal a few things: the approach of autumn and its beautiful colors, the fact that Thanksgiving and then the hurried days before Christmas are just around the corner, and…the not so happy news that … read more »

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Why Fad Diets Don’t Work

Bookstore aisles are budging with every kind of diet book imaginable. The Internet is equally crowded with quick fixes sure to reduce belly fat in the blink of an eye. Ads on television bombard us with rapid weight loss programs, … read more »

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The Benefits of Aromatherapy

Among the many forms of alternative therapies, aromatherapy is gaining popularity as more people use it than ever before for a variety of reasons including pain management, mood enhancement, and increased cognitive ability. History of Aromatherapy Not much is known … read more »

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