It was in the late 1800’s that power plants beganoperations and electric lighting became every day. Theconvenience of electrical machines, such as refrigerators,came later and then microwaves and televisions becamethe norm around the mid-20th century. With the...
Month: June 2022
All About Eggs
About 40 years ago it was determined that excessive cholesterol in the diet was a public health concern. Specifically, it was thought that there was a causal link between consuming cholesterol-laden foods and an increased risk of heart disease. For many years, one of...
An Attitude of Gratitude
The German theologian, Meister Eckhart, once said, “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.” Dr. John Demartini has said that the most powerful prayer is not a prayer of “I need a change in…” but a prayer of “thankfulness...
Balance and Chiropractic
There are many aspects of everyday life that we don’t really value until they’re missing; balance is definitely one of these. Since it is a vital part of normal daily activities such as: walking, bending over to put on or take off shoes, showering and washing hair,...
Caffeine and Stimulants
According to recent research, caffeine is the most commonly used drug in the world and the World Health Organization has classified caffeine dependence as a clinical disorder. While mild to moderate doses can be considered generally safe, research is showing that a...
Camouflaged Sugar
When choosing to live the wellness lifestyle, everyone knows that one of the first changes to make is eliminating sugar from your diet. Obviously, this means no pastries, cookies, cake, candy, sugary soft drinks, etc. Everyone knows that these items are high in sugar...
Cooking Oils
You’ve taken the time to buy really fresh vegetables, to dice them up into a delicious mix so that you and your family can eat healthier and feel better. However, the decision of what oil to cook them in is equally important. The wrong cooking oil can turn a healthy...
Decreasing Dairy
The purpose of food is to provide our body with the fuel it needs to do what we require in a day. However, so much of what we consume is pre-packaged and overly processed, leading to a lack of actual nutrition. One of the key factors in living a wellness lifestyle is...
Feet, Gait and Chiropractic
Almost everyone you ask understands that a chiropractor takes care of the spine which is made up of vertebra (or bones) connected by ligaments. The skeleton as a whole is made up of bones and joints also connected by ligaments. Just as a spine can be misaligned, so...
Fire Cider for Health
The health and healing properties of apple cider vinegar are no secret. Studies have shown that it helps the body balance sugar levels for those with diabetes or insulin resistance and it’s effective in helping fight infections. These are just the two biggest benefits...
Garlic, Onions and More
Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, once said, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” Progressive parents understand that you don’t go to the pharmacy first. While pharmaceuticals have their time and place, there are healthier, alternative...
A Good Night’s Sleep
As adults our bodies require a minimum of eight hours of good restorative sleep, and children require substantially more depending upon their age. It is during sleep that our bodies are rejuvenated, muscles and cells are regenerated and we are re-energized to start a...