The holiday season is in full swing and a large part of that holiday joy is sharing meals with loved ones. For those of us creating the healthiest life possible, the holidays can take a little negotiating to make sure family, food, and finances don’t cause undo stress. I’m not the expert on family matters or finances, but when
Prevention
Prevent the Common Cold and Flu this Season with Natural Remedies
Prevent the Common Cold and Flu this Season with Natural Remedies
As the weather gets cooler and the days shorter, we start to wonder when the dreaded diseases of the season will descend upon us. The key to staying healthy well beyond flip-flop season is managing your susceptibility and boosting your immune system.
Managing Blood Sugar During The Holidays
Whether you have been diagnosed with diabetes or just suffer from the occasional “hangry,” the holidays can wreak havoc on your blood sugar. This means worsening weight gain, sickly skin, and an inflammatory exacerbation of whatever chronic disease you might be fostering. With months of indulging, imbibing, and dealing with family and finances, it’s no wonder
Plastic – Why It’s Not Good For Us, Part One
Plastic has been helpful by adding functionality to our modern lives (cars, polyester, medical supplies!), but certainly not for our health. Plastic molecules enter our bodies daily, most commonly through the food and water we drink, and they disrupt our endocrine system and affect our reproductive organs. This happens because
Ways To Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
Written By: Nutritionist Elizabeth Mersereau, CNC
In addition to all the great products we talked about in our September newsletter, there are so many things you can do to minimize holiday blues and keep you and your family healthly!
1) Wash your hands. Wash your hands