The population of regulars at my Jazzercise center has increased noticeably recently. Chatting with these newcomers tells me that most of them have been “downsized” from their jobs and are taking the opportunity to get themselves in shape. Some are attending classes several times a day, while most are attending multiple times each week. I […]
Living Naturally
Reducing Health Care Costs
Kaiser Health recently conducted a poll of American households to see what kind of impact the economy is having on health-care expenditures. Looks like more than half of us are forgoing expensive Western medical treatments as we look for ways to save money. More than one-third of Americans are now relying more on home remedies […]
Sunshine and Sunglasses
My friend Susan Mead, a Master Herbalist with a wonderful new book out, Take Back Your Body Using Time-Tested Health Tips and Uncommon Sense, reminded me about sunshine and vitamin D production being thwarted by sunglasses. Susan writes: ” Thought you might want to know that most Vit D is absorbed through the eyelids; I […]
Vitamin D: The wonder drug?
What can reduce rates of cancer, diabetes, and auto-immune diseases like multiple sclerosis? If you’ve been following the news lately, you might be giving a resounding cheer for Vitamin D. Dr. Oz, Oprah’s favorite physician, sounds off in support of this vital nutrient, though he’s not the only one to be on the Vitamin D […]
Coloring Easter Eggs with Natural Dyes
Make your Easter Eggs a little more artistic and a little less artificial this year by coloring the eggs with homemade natural dyes and patterns. My friend, the ArtBizCoach, alerted me to this great idea posted by Nikki Wright for those who have a little bit of artistic talents and are looking to try something […]
