Nuts pack a major nutritional punch, taste great, and their unsaturated fats (in moderation) can be good for heart health. Although almonds and pistachios have been deemed the healthiest picks, cashews are my favorite. For those allergic to nuts, pumpkin seeds are delicious and one of my favorite salad toppers. What is your favorite nut [...]
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The air is getting cool and crisp in the Carolinas and it won’t be one until the leaves start to turn. Feed your body and soul with some of these soup recipes.
Even as an adult my mother will still correct my posture. Year of rounding my shoulders to appear smaller and now a mother often carrying a toddler my posture is less than desirable and my bay feels the effects. Poor posture affects our spine negatively and results in neck and back pain. Being aware of [...]
Although the graphic below is to promote the use of standing desks it does share some interesting statistics on the sedentary nature of our society. The graphic below states “Even 1 hour of daily exercise can’t compensate for the negative impact of incactivty on insulin levels if the rest of the day is spent sitting.” [...]
Last winter I saw a friend posting that they were using oregano essential oil to treat their families for cold and flu symptoms. I wanted to do some research before flu season this year to search ways to protect our family. Oregano essential oil, Origanum Vulgare, has a powerful, camphor-like aroma. Oregano essential oil is [...]
