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Statistics show that 16% of children under the age of 18 are overweight and 30% are obese. In a class of 30, 12 of those students would be considered overweight or obese. Mistakenly, many people believe that childhood obesity is a genetic problem. While children of overweight parents/grandparents are much more likely to become overweight, [...]
Dr. Diane Pomerance wants to show everyone how to make your family happier — and save a life at the same time — in October. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) sponsors October as Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month to encourage Americans to turn their houses into homes by adopting a shelter dog. [...]
by Nicole Hockin Wondering how to avoid wrinkles in your suitcase or simply how to fit it all in there? Here are a bunch of helpful tips for packing a suitcase whether traveling for business or pleasure. 1. If you are flying, check the baggage fees and weight requirements BEFORE you pack. I always weigh my bag as I’m [...]
by Irene Wolansky of Mountain Rose Herbs Did you know that most perfumes and colognes are manufactured using synthetic chemicals, even petroleum? Many of these ingredients do not need to be listed on the labels, but are known allergens, hormone disruptors, and irritants. The majority have never even been studied for cosmetic use! This is [...]
A Healthier Halloween… Candy might be traditional Halloween fare, but there are plenty of healthier alternatives to tempt trick-or-treaters when they come howling on October 31st. According to Action for Healthy Kids, a national non-profit organization working to improve children’s health, about half of kids will choose toys over sweets if given the choice. “Studies [...]
It’s been talked about in whispers in the halls of Washington, D.C. and in some of the more elite research labs in the country: a cure for cancer by the next generation. Dr. Isaac Eliaz, the researcher who developed a cancer-fighting extract from the rinds of citrus peels, believes that nature may hold the key [...]
Not only will you be wearing a costume this Halloween, but you can dress up your dinner too! Trick your family into believing they are indulging in a rich and creamy ice-cream dessert with this gluten-free, dairy-free pistachio gelato recipe. This dessert-in-disguise will be a welcome treat after a day spent in wigs and capes. Happy [...]
Fall is flying by just as fast as the summer, and holidays packed with tempting treats are just around the corner. This fall, don’t let yourself get “tricked” into unhealthy eating habits, especially with Halloween approaching. Instead, “treat” yourself (and your family) with healthy snack choices that will leave you feeling satisfied. There are plenty [...]
From The Power of Slow: 101 Ways to Save Time in Our 24/7 World… The Big Three are around the corner: Halloween, Thanksgiving and the December holidays. Despite our very best efforts, we often slip into a familiar frenzy as our already fast-paced lives ramp up a notch. But whoever said the last three months [...]
Tumeric based BCM-95 Demonstrates Superior Anti-Inflammatory Effects… Top researchers at the Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Lab at BaylorUniversityMedicalCenter in Dallas are exploring the clinical applications of BCM-95®, a new patented extract of curcumin with unprecedented potency, and bioavailability. Previous studies have shown that BCM-95 curcumin was 7-10 times more bioavailable than other forms of curcumin, and [...]
