The Benefits and the RISKS of Drinking Water

THE BENEFITS
Establishing the habit of drinking plenty of water is one of the simplest things you can do to benefit your health. Dehydration is THE CAUSE of many ailments, and a major contributing factor in many more. If you have any of the following health problems, drinking more water will be an important part of your healing:

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Health Benefits of Honey

Health Benefits of Honey

How wonderfully therapeutic it is to watch a bee moving from flower to flower collecting nectar! Back at the hive, the bees turn the nectar into that wonderful, golden substitute for refined sugar. The bees make enough to keep their own hive humming, and then make a little extra for us. In its whole life, each bee collects enough nectar to make only 1/12th teaspoon of honey!

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Sea Salt vs. Table Salt; Is There A Difference?

In a word, yes. But not all sea salts are created equal. Let’s start with the fact that ordinary processed table salt is not good for you and should be avoided. Unfortunately, many sea salts are put through similar refining processes and therefore … [Continue reading]

Kettlebell – A Quick and Effective Workout You Can Do At Home

In my younger days I never really cared much for organized fitness, preferring instead to be very active in the great outdoors by hiking, sailing, swimming, canoeing, biking, etc.  That still would be my preferred method of staying fit, however, as … [Continue reading]

Be Intentional About Your Health – 7 Tips

Some years ago, my husband and I attended a small church and became good friends with our pastor and his family.  They have since moved out of state, but our friendship continues, and much of our pastor’s wisdom has stuck with us as well.  One of … [Continue reading]

A New Way to Boost Your Immune System: Forest Therapy or Forest Bathing

Are you looking for new ways to boost your immune system this year?  Try doing as the Japanese do and go forest bathing.  What is forest bathing or forest therapy, you ask?  Simply immersing yourself in the woods.  Take a hike, have a picnic, go … [Continue reading]

Good 4 Kids – Cooking and Fitness

My daughter had the wonderful opportunity to be part of a local TV show called G4K (Good4Kids) that was filmed at Whole Foods Market in Schaumburg, Illinois and the Community Recreation Center (CRC) also in Schaumburg, Illinois.  Ready, set, … [Continue reading]

How To Choose Your Echinacea For This Winter

Each year more and more people rely on Echinacea to strengthen the immune system and to reduce the misery when colds, flu and upper respiratory tract infections strike. There are many Echinacea products on the market today, but bear in mind that they … [Continue reading]

Gifts For Those On Gluten Free Diets

Celiac disease is a relatively prohibiting condition in regards to your diet. When shopping for a friend who happens to be on a gluten free diet you may think that your choices are restricted to non-food or non-sweet gifts. While it may be your … [Continue reading]

Soup Recipes for a Healthier Life – Spiced Citrus Bean Soup Recipe

Many individuals aspire to be healthier. The most successful way to achieve improved health is through addressing small areas which could be improved, one at a time (instead of trying to overhaul your life, which usually ends in … [Continue reading]