Breaking the Holiday Bloat.

Breaking the Holiday Bloat.

It is just about a month after the holiday celebrations. If most of you have eaten far too much food and consumed liquids that you don’t normally drink, here are some tips to cleanse. Without breaking the cycle, weight can accumulate also. WATER The first step is to drink a lot of water. It is […]

How Does Inflammation Develop?

How Does Inflammation Develop?

While inflammation can be an important biological response in healing injuries, until the injury is treated and resolved, it hurts! Inflammation develops for many different reasons, viruses, bacterial infections, toxins, toxic compounds, tissue injury can be a part of why it develops. Pain that starts immediately is inflammation. Our white blood cells rush to the […]

New Year Traditions to Give You Luck!

New Year Traditions to Give You Luck!

Most of us would appreciate a lot of good luck any time of the year. Some cultures believe that certain foods start the year off in the right direction. Beans, round foods and noodles seem to be high on the list, as well as lucky desserts! Now who wouldn’t feel lucky to enjoy the best […]

The Scents of the Season

The Scents of the Season

December seems to be the best smelling season of all! The variety of spices and flavors make us fell warm and loved. Walk into a friend or relative’s home and the scents transport us into times of enjoyable experiences, places and memories.  And all of these spices are healthy for us.  Well of course most […]

Energy Efficient Windows Have Many Benefits

Energy Efficient Windows Have Many Benefits

There is a growing demand from homeowners to achieve environmental comfort. Especially having a home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. I have natural solar heating as the living spaces in my home are facing south. However, it is very hot inside in the summer. And it is quite cold in the […]

Strength Training Can Burn Fat

Strength Training Can Burn Fat

Loss of muscle mass, particularly of fast-twitch or Type II fibers that accompany advanced age, is associated with muscle weakness, increased fatigue, and a loss of functional independency. Reduced muscle strength in older people has been associated with both muscle atrophy and reduced ability to rapidly produce force, which may increase the risk of falling. […]