Activated charcoal could be the latest addition to your medicine cabinet. When I first introduced charcoal to my husband, he immediately thought I was referring to the coals used in a charcoal…
In my opinion, charcoal is best known for its amazing ability to adsorb poison and toxin, but its additional uses are so amazing that it can be incorporated into your routine. I…
We’ve all made our “healthy” New Year’s resolutions at some point in our lives, right? For most of us, it only lasts a few months (or days) into the year, but others…
“Do you know what I really like to do?” my friend Erin asked. “What?” “I love to watch kids play.” Huh? I didn’t totally understand, but, yeah, that’s Erin’s favorite pastime. Watching…
In grocery stores – less dairy Have you noticed that dairy products have come into question lately? Billboards displaying celebrities with milk mustaches are no longer ubiquitous. The dairy aisle of grocery…
Whenever I go into the pantry of a chef’s kitchen or even a seasoned home cook, I look at the spices that are on the spice rack and my non-culinary self gets…
If you’re like most people, you’re probably familiar with common weight-loss tricks: Always eat breakfast. Bypass fried and fatty foods. Boost your intake of fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of water. But…
I grew up being taught to understand the nutritional benefits of the foods I ate. I was fortunate to be able to understand why I didn’t eat meat or dairy products, outside…
Through witnessing the effect Alzheimer’s has on a family member’s emotional wellbeing and their path to slow mental deterioration; spurred my desire to pursue a degree in preventative care. As a young…