It’s September and I already have my first cold of the season. We all know that there’s never a good time for a cold, but the coughing sneezing and other symptoms always seem to appear at the most inopportune times. I guess there’s only so much we can do to prevent the inevitable! I know I’m not…
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5 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Welcome to the season where our immune system takes a hit and colds and other illnesses run rampant. As the holiday season kicks off many of us are not getting enough sleep and we’re already stressing about everything that we need to accomplish over the next few weeks. There are a few simple ways to naturally…
Why I Eat Fermented Foods (and You Should Too!)
Some fermented foods don’t look very appetizing at first glance, but they pack a powerful nutritional punch. Sauerkraut (translation “sour cabbage”) is one of the best known fermented food out there. It brings back interesting childhood memories for me. I remember watching my grandfather and father smother kosher hot dogs in sauerkraut. The more sauerkraut…
Longevity Test: Can You Stand Up Without Using Your Hands?
I’ve become completely obsessed with this longevity test. Can you get off the floor from a seated position without using your hands, arms or knees to help you? Try it! It’s not as simple as it sounds. I somehow stumbled upon a longevity study that was done a few years back and now I’m hooked. In…
7 Natural Ways to Add Vitamin D to Your Diet
Most of us know the best way to get Vitamin D is through exposure to the sun. Adding Vitamin D to my diet has been a top concern lately. I live in the cold North East where below zero temperatures have made it challenging to head outside this winter. Even when I do spend time…
Go Nuts! A Handful of Nuts a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
I’m on a mission to add more nuts to my diet. The occasional handful isn’t cutting it anymore and there’s a reason. After listening to a recent edition of Science Friday on National Public Radio, A Handful of Nuts, a Lifetime of Benefits? I’m convinced that nuts are where it’s at for our health. Yes,…
3 Benefits of Going Green (VIDEO)
It’s time for my newest video, The Benefits of Going Green! This is the fourth in a series of 5 videos filmed during my trip to New York City and produced by the amazing team over at Manilla. Each video covers some of the many ways we can all lead a greener life. If you missed the first video, 5 Simple Steps to a…
