Just because we live in paradise, doesn’t mean we don’t feel a bit tense and anxious sometimes. If the whole world is sitting on top of your shoulders, and life is moving just too fast, I may have a little glimmer of hope for you. Many of us take daily prescriptions like xanax and paxill to […]
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Must Have: Nutritional Supplement
Prior to working with Betsy Markle I had tried all different types of supplements expensive & inexpensive. I never really felt different when I took them or saw any benefit so it was always an expense that was hard to justify. When I did my first nutritional consultation with Betsy I explained to her that […]
Dietary Supplement Information
I believe nutritional supplements are a confusing topic for most people. Most doctors and health care providers are not trained in this field. As a Registered Dietitian, you would think it would have been part of my schooling as well, but it was not. Fortunately, I gained a ton of experience when I worked at […]
Prevent Getting a Cold
Spring is here and Summer is right around the corner, and although this is not the time when most of us worry about catching a cold, news of the Swine Flu has most people, including myself, paranoid about getting sick. Luckily, I have very educated friends, family, and co-workers who keep me informed about staying […]
What Helps the Immune System?
Everyone is talking about the Swine Flu. With all the media coverage, the whole situation sounds pretty scary. There’s also some contagious sinus and respiratory infections being spread right now. Fortunately, there are some key steps that you can take to boost your immune system and prevent the spread of these nasty viral & bacterial […]
Boost Your Immune System
1. Sleep. Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. Give your body a chance to rest and repair itself from various stresses from the day. 2. Eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables per day. They are excellent in providing essential nutrients, so our bodies have an easier time fighting disease […]
Food in Season
Choosing foods according to the season is not a new concept, but in recent years has regained popularity. Not only can you expect maximum flavor when utilizing produce grown in its natural season, you are also reaping maximum nutrition as well. Furthermore, holding off on those strawberries throughout the winter means more flavor and ultimately […]
Home Safe Home
Going green and reducing toxic chemicals are two things I feel go hand in hand, so I thought I’d combine the two and write a bit about both. In my household these are two things my family and I have been trying to do more and more for the past couple of years. It is […]
News About Obesity
One of my favorite ways to keep up with the in’s and out’s of the natural health community is by reading the Natural Newsletter from NaturalNews.com. I recently read an article that Japanese researchers have found a link between the chemical tributyltin and weight gain. Tributyltin (also known as TBT) is a common pollutant used as […]
How to be Green
It is impossible to avoid all toxic chemicals, but you can certainly be green by lighten your toxic load by taking realistic measures that fit your lifestyle. Here are a few things I do in my everyday life to avoid toxic chemicals: 1. Cookware: I only use stainless steel, 100% cast iron (not pre-seasoned), and […]
