This is a delicious smoothie. One of my dearest childhood friends, Lori Markman, made her version of this smoothie for me when I stayed with her. We thought it was scrumptious. I’ve added a few more ingredients to make it even healthier! Most of us have some amount of heavy metals in our body, which […]
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Aug
Aug
As you fire up your barbecue grill for fun weekend get-togethers this August, or Labor Day weekend next month, it is important to know a few tips to protect you and your friends and family from the potentially dangerous chemicals that grilling your meat can create. Grilling, frying, broiling, (and other cooking methods that expose […]
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Jul
Jul
Welcoming a baby is a rewarding experience, but it can also be stressful. As a new mom your main focus will be ensuring your baby’s needs of nutrition, rest and play are met at all times. However, during this period, your body will experience various emotional and physical changes as well, which need to be […]
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Jun
Jun
I recently spoke to a Parkinson’t Support Group, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 2022, almost one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). About 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with it each year. More than 10 million people worldwide are living with PD. Through my research into many studies, it has revealed […]
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May
May
We are in spring, almost summer…a perfect time to get spring cleaning! There are many reasons to clean out the inside of your body on a regular basis. Clean cells and a clean body, inside and out, are the secret to having more energy, looking younger, and having a stronger immune system. We need to […]
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May
May
The warmer months can sometimes be a struggle if you are hurting from too much sun, poison ivy, poison oak, mosquito bites, fire ants bites, bug bites, or jellyfish stings. Here are a few healthy emergency remedies that may help you have a smooth-sailing summer of fun! What’s bugging you? While summer is the time […]
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May
May
We all want to be our healthiest and have radiance from the inside out. We may also wish to get in shape for the warmer weather, when we wear shorts or a swimsuit. So, where to start? Eating locally grown, fresh organic foods has many benefits for health and weight loss. When we get healthier, […]
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Apr
Apr
People ask me about food, food quality, the state of the world and economy, and the future of food. For the last couple of years, I have been concerned about the rising price of food. The average price of food in the US rose 7.9% in the past 12 months, the most since July 1981. […]
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Apr
Apr
No matter what is going on around us, it is important to stay grounded, take care of ourselves and our home, get off the computer for a while, get connected with ourselves, and be organized. It’s spring, and time for a fresh start after the long, cold winter. We’ve had the house all closed up, […]
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Mar
Mar
I co-authored “Alive and Cooking” with my friend Maryann De Leo. Half of the book is recipes and the other half is health, nutrition, and lifestyle information for older adults and people taking care of elderly parents. Maryann’s dear friend Chris’s mother (Gladys) was known for her delicious Irish stew. This is an easy gluten-free […]