The Holidays are upon us and we can get caught up in a whirlwind of activities, dinners and cocktail parties. You may encounter holiday treats at work or at home, brought to you by a kind neighbor or friend. Every event may seem like an excuse to splurge, but the consequences of overindulgence in food […]
I love the tradition of sharing a meal with family and friends on an annual basis. For this reason, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. The American Thanksgiving is a traditional meal inspired by the pilgrims. The original feast was probably shared sometime in the fall, possibly in October, with the Wampanoag first nation’s […]
I was asked a very good question this month about diabetes and your diet. The question is; I am a diabetic and I was wondering if there is any natural supplement that can help me with my blood sugar levels? Answer: A body afflicted with type II diabetes has difficulty using insulin or simply does […]
Sugar is also a key ingredient in numerous traditional holiday foods, and the holidays are just around the corner!Many of us want to keep the sugar down to a minimum and also keep our waistlines at a manageable size.As a result, many folks are using synthetic sweeteners to sweeten their drinks due to the impression it […]
While I was outdoors walking in the fresh air and sunshine this morning, I was thinking about how much I love all of our wonderful plants, bees, and butterflies. Then I thought about the roses that people are planting now, (called “knock out roses”) that have NO nectar, and thus are starving our precious pollinators […]
Many ladies ask me for relief of menopause symptoms. They don’t want to do synthetic pharmaceuticals, they would prefer to use natural aids for helping deal with symptoms as a result of menopause. In this article, I’ll give some of my best advice for anyone struggling with menopause. Menopause is not a disease or illness; […]
The Magic Of Enzymes! It’s all about energy! Live enzymes in food play a crucial role in our health because we have a limited supply of digestive enzymes in our system. When we are young, we have a natural abundance of enzymes. By the time we are elderly, we have lost over half of our […]
This was a photo of me before I became a vegetarian. It was taken in 1987. I had all kinds of health problems (pre-diabetic, acute anemia, scoliosis, headaches, acid reflux, vision loss, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.), before becoming a vegetarian to lose weight and try to get healthier. Here I am today, after 30 years […]
Have you ever wondered the benefits of a vegetarian diet or the benefits of being vegetarian? Well best selling author Nancy Addison’s new, second edition of How to Be a Healthy Vegetarian is out now. It’s a Comprehensive Guide to Being A Healthy Vegetarian or Vegan, in Today’s World! This nutrition packed cookbook, has everything […]
With summertime here and in full swing, the temperatures are hitting those high levels. All of us need to make sure we are taking good care of ourselves and our loved ones. Here are 5 super simple tips to help us cope with the heat and stay in optimum health! 1. Drink sufficient water. Drink […]