I have women contact me regularly struggling with fatigue, depression, mood swings, hot flashes, increased abdominal fat or decreased libido as they shift into the menopause phase of life. Menopause is the transition that marks the end of a woman’s fertility, which typically occurs around the late 40’s or early 50’s. This natural hormonal change […]
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Sep
Sep
This is my vegetarian version of a dish that is traditionally meat cooked on a stick. Shish kebab actually means “roast meat.” The shish kebab was developed by nomadic peoples who once inhabited the area around present-day Turkey. Today, variations of the dish exist in almost every culture. In Asia they are called satay and […]
07
Sep
Sep
More than 100 million people today have diabetes or pre- diabetes. A recent study conducted by a team of American and Japanese researchers shows that people who have diabetes can vastly improve their health by eating an entirely plant-based diet.1 During my work with people who have diabetes, I have found they show remarkable improvement […]
Nancy Addison Blog
Be Prepared For The Wonderful Summertime! How To Avoid bites, sunburn, Itching, And More!
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Aug
Aug
Summer is a wonderful time of the year, and we want to enjoy it to the fullest. In order to do this, we should be careful to avoid poison ivy, poison oak, bug bites, jellyfish stings, or getting sunburned. Here are a few natural remedies that may help you have a smooth sailing summer of […]
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Jul
Jul
I was at my friend Suzie Humphreys’ house one weekend, and she made this delicious salad one night for dinner. I was in the process of writing one of my books, and she generously gifted me her recipe as a contribution to my “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian” cookbook. I love it so much, […]
03
Jul
Jul
It’s summer here in North America, and I like to do some cleaning, not only for my home, but also for my body. I’ve been inside a lot over the past winter and spring months and because of this, I realize that I was not getting as much sunshine, exercise, or fresh fruits and vegetables […]
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May
May
I believe we all need sunshine. The sun promotes health and vitality. Just about every living thing on earth benefits from the sun. Just getting a little sunlight through your eyes, on your face, arms, and legs once daily can be incredibly important to your health. We need to be aware of the safest way […]
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May
May
I feel closer to God in my garden than anywhere else on earth. I consider it our sacred job to support and protect the precious soil and creatures that live here. Butterflies and frogs are indicator species that show how healthy our environment is. If our environment lacks these species, then we need to be […]
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May
May
If you enjoy Asian food, this is a classic Thai soup that has all the savory Thai flavors! This soup is a delicious way to add some mushrooms to your diet. According to a study conducted by The University of Western Australia in Perth, eating mushrooms daily may reduce breast cancer risk by nearly two […]
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Mar
Mar
I co-authored the book “Alive and Cooking” with my friend Maryann De Leo. Half of the book is recipes and the other half includes healthy recipes and the other half is filled with health, nutrition, and lifestyle information for older adults and people taking care of elderly parents. Maryann’s dear friend Chris’s mother (Gladys) was […]