Everyone knows that April showers bring May flowers, but April also means the arrival of spring and seasonal allergies. About 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, and it can seriously affect your health and quality of life. Between a runny nose, watery eyes, and dark under eye… Continue Reading
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Starting Gardening: Your How to Guide
With fewer cold days and more sunlight hours, I find myself feeling spring has really arrived – time to get out and get active. One way to harness that extra burst of spring energy is to spend more time outdoors enjoying the change in season. With April being National Garden Month and April 22nd marking… Continue Reading
Green Spring Cleaning Tips
Who doesn’t love it when their home is nice and clean? It’s spring cleaning time, that time of year when you throw open your windows, throw on some gloves, and throw out everything you don’t need. This year, start by throwing out your usual cleaning supplies, because whether you know it or not, they are… Continue Reading
20 Supplements to Avoid Around Surgery
We often associate December with the holidays, visiting with family and giving gifts. But for those with extra vacation days or who have reached their health insurance deductible, the year-end is often a good time to schedule a surgical procedure. To ensure the best outcome, taking stock of the nutritional supplements you take is… Continue Reading
20 Must-Have Nutrients
What you put into your body has a direct effect on your health and well-being, but with so much conflicting information on what’s “good for you,” it can be difficult to make good choices. We did the work for you – here’s our curated list of essential nutrients for optimum health. The first question… Continue Reading
20 Ways to Improve Your Health
Most of us admit we could probably improve our health and wellness but aren’t sure where to begin. Don’t worry – we’ve got 20 research-backed tips that make it easy for you to start improving your health today. 1. Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Want to know how to improve your health in the fastest,… Continue Reading
Grilled Shrimp, Corn & Mango Tacos
Serves 4 Ingredients: Grilled Shrimp & Corn: 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled & deveined 2 ears of corn, husked Salt and freshly ground black pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper or 7 Spice Rub 1-2 Tbsp olive oil Salsa: 1 mango, peeled, pitted and diced 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced 1 red… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday Recipes
Multiple studies have shown a health benefit in consuming more vegetables and replacing animal protein with vegetable protein. But, going meatless doesn’t mean you need to eat bland food and go hungry! [A Vegetarian Diet May Help You Live Longer] Here are three easy-to-make recipes that are not only packed with protein and fiber… Continue Reading
Chicken Dijon With Leeks & Mushrooms
Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/3 cup flour 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp butter 2 garlic cloves, diced 1 shallot, sliced 1 leek bulb (white only), cut into thin slices 8 medium brown mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock 4 Tbsp Dijon… Continue Reading
7 Dark Greens for Extraordinary Health
According to the latest health statistics, most of us need to increase our fruit and vegetable intake, and dark leafy greens in particular. Far from just a cliché, dark leafy greens are true superfoods that pack a powerful nutrient punch. 3 Reasons to Add Dark Greens to Your Diet While celebrating all things… Continue Reading