Compounded Bioidentical Hormones

Compounded Bioidentical Hormones

I subscribe to many professional health related newsletters. In a recent one an article on compounded hormone replacement therapy reported that “There is no evidence that so-called “bioidentical” alternatives to prescription hormones are either safe or effective.” I disagree.  They most certainly do work. I have a lengthy article on my site that covers this […]

Yummy Shamrock Shake

Yummy Shamrock Shake

1 Cup pumpkin (fresh or canned) 2 Tablespoons raw almond butter 2 Cups spinach 1 Cup blueberries (fresh and frozen) 1 Banana Cinnamon or nutmeg to taste Add all ingredients.  Blend until smooth. Adding water as necessary.

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day

I wonder how many people actually know that Valentine’s Day is named for St. Valentine. It isn’t exactly known why the 14th of February is known as Valentine’s Day or if the noble Valentine really had any relation to this day. The celebration of this day seems to have been derived from both ancient Christian […]

February Is For Heart Health

February Is For Heart Health

Valentine’s Day seems to be the most recognized day for this month, but this whole month is about heart health.  February 5th was wear red for women’s heart health and stroke prevention and awareness. Do you ever wonder how many times a heart beats in a lifetime? It expands and contracts 2.5 billion times. It is worth […]

Chocolate Is Good For You

Chocolate Is Good For You

While Valentine’s Day includes the giving of beautiful heart shaped boxes as well as other wonderful delights. If you have received a box full of chocolates, I hope it was the best kind.  It seems too good to be true, but remember that not all chocolate is bad for us. Eating chocolate, especially dark chocolate, […]

ABC NEWS REPORTER DIES FROM A BRAIN ANEURYSM

ABC NEWS REPORTER DIES FROM A BRAIN ANEURYSM

On March 18, 2015, Lisa Colagrossi died from a brain aneurysm.  She was a well- known ABC news reporter in New York City.  Only 49 years old Lisa died while she was returning from covering a news story.   Why did this have to happen? What is a brain aneurysm? While an estimated 6 million […]