Garlic is one of the few things on – and of – this earth that is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral. That’s a pretty big statement right there. It means it can fight off whatever is thrown at it. The “medicinal” benefits of garlic can be attributed to the chemical compound allicin. Keep in mind, to […]
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Packaged foods have become a mainstay in our society. Each of those bags and boxes of “food” are adorned with a label that reads like a chemistry experiment. I am going to share more information to help you decipher your ingredient label and know what to avoid, but first I want to share with you
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The rule of thumb for water consumption is as follows: Every day, drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water, PLUS an additional glass of water for every caffeinated beverage you consume. (And no, sadly, seltzer/club soda is not the same. The carbonation actually makes the body more acidic, whereas water is alkaline.) In
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I don’t know how many of you have ever thought about seasonal eating, that is, eating the fruits and vegetables that naturally grow in any given season. Since autumn bears most of my favorite fruits and vegetables, I figured it was a good week to address this very natural and healthy way of eating. Before
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Provided by Chiropractic Newsletter Discover Chiropractic, published by ICPA, Inc. written by Scott E. Rosenthal, D.C. It’s amazing: You place a bandage over a booboo and after just a few days, the wound is miraculously healed! From a child’s perspective, it may appear that the bandage has magical healing powers. I have witnessed this with
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First, published by ICPA, Inc., Issue #26, Modified excerpt from: Kids Out of Balance by Jennifer Barham-Floreani What Does It Mean to Be Truly Healthy? Before we explore ways that we can keep our kids in balance we need to consider what it means to be truly healthy and “in balance.” Many of us are
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Provided by Family Wellness First: Nutrition, published by ICPA, Inc., Issue #35 written by Kelly Hayford, C.N.C. “I can’t afford health food. It’s too expensive!” – is the second most frequent objection I hear to Eating for Health. If you find yourself going along with this notion, thinking that you can’t afford to eat healthier
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Provided by Family Wellness First, published by ICPA, Inc., Issue #22, modified excerpt from: Are Your Kids Safe? by Tim DeCanio, DC, DACNB Most people are surprised to find out that the first stress placed on a child’s neck and back is during the birthing process. An estimated 60-90 lbs. of force is used on
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Provided by Chiropractic Newsletter Discover Chiropractic, published by ICPA, Inc., Issue #55 written by B. Grace Bullock Sign #1: Muscle Spasms/Tightness Your spine is an intricate system of joints and bony canals that surround and protect your nervous system. Think of it as a flexible circuit breaker panel attached to the base of your brain.
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Provided by Pathways to Family Wellness magazine, published by ICPA, Inc., Issue #50 written by Tia Ohm & Lisa DeNardo Breakfast is one of those meals that are extremely versatile, but also very much debated. Many people say it is the most important meal of the day, and that to skip breakfast will slow down
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