What Causes GERD?

What Causes GERD?

We have entered the time of year when a lot of seasonal foods are readily available.  For those who have digestive problems, some of these foods can be very irritating. One digestive issue is known as GERD. Short for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Common symptoms of GERD are heartburn, a painful, burning feeling in the middle […]

Finding Gratitude in Simple Ways

Finding Gratitude in Simple Ways

In September we traveled across the United States. We left California on September 8th in our Class C motor home. We  reached Connecticut in 10 days. We haven’t been back there in many years. However many setbacks happened and we experienced the simple kindness of strangers along the way. Too many to mention here, but […]

Another Senior Athlete at 92 Years of Age!

Another Senior Athlete at 92 Years of Age!

Sister Madonna Buder completed her first triathlon at the age of 52. The first Ironman event was at the age of 55. Her training began at the age of 48. Forty years later, the “Iron Nun” is still going strong! She is now 92! Buder holds the current world record for the oldest woman to […]

Dehydration in the Elderly

Dehydration in the Elderly

For those of you in the very hot temperatures throughout the midwest, and all over the world are in critical need to increase fluid intake. Preferably water. In the elderly the mechanism of thirst diminishes. When the body needs to be replenished with water, they may not realize it. Why this happens isn’t known. Yet, […]

Lowering Glucose By What You Eat First

Lowering Glucose By What You Eat First

The order in which you eat your food matters, research indicates that you can consume the same foods – same calories, same total carbs, same nutrients, and have drastically different metabolic effects depending on what you eat first. Dr. Jason Fung, a nephrologist (kidney specialist) and author of several books, including “The Diabetes Code: Prevent and […]

Black Seed Oil, History and Health Benefits

Black Seed Oil, History and Health Benefits

Black seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant. This plant is native to southwest Asia. Black seed oil has a long history dating back over 2,000 years. In fact, according to some sources, it was discovered in the tomb of King Tut. Nigella Sativa seeds are sometimes used in Middle Eastern and […]