It’s that time of year again.  The time when we are bombarded by signs EVERYWHERE saying, “Get your flu shot!”   And this year’s push has an additional twist because now we are hearing about COVID and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) too!  So get ready to start hearing scary numbers about hospitalizations, cases and the risk of death.    But before you get caught up in worry and fear, here are some things to think about. ...

  Today’s blog is going to take a different twist.  Because I’m not going to talk about a health issue and how to naturally feel better.  But I am going to impart crucial information that you might not know, but must know, because it can affect your decisions, your health and quite possibly your life.  I’ll start with…  The dirty little secrets of pharmaceutical companies  Pharmaceutical companies would love nothing more than to have everyone...

It’s not necessary to use antibacterial soap when washing your hands.  True or false Annual mammograms are a woman’s best protection against breast cancer.  True or false Which of these are good choices of fat to use in cooking? A) Margarine  B) Lard  C) Vegetable oil  D) Canola oil  E) Butter  Bad breath can be caused by digestive issues.  True or false It’s not normal to have gas every day.  True or false Which of...

  I’ve got a little story to tell you today.  Someone very dear to me was diagnosed with breast cancer about 5 years ago and after her doctor explained the surgery and chemotherapy process, she asked if we had any questions.  I asked, “Why do you think she got the breast cancer to begin with?”  You should have seen the doe in the headlights look that I got!  “Well, we don’t know what causes cancer,”...

  There is a dangerous trend that is exploding before our very eyes and the problem with that is so many people are caught up in it that they don’t even realize they are being hoodwinked.  I’m talking about fear-based medicine.  Over the last several decades we’ve seen the marketing of pharmaceutical products go from merely a recommendation or an option to YOU MUST DO THIS OR YOU WILL DIE!  Yet when you take a...

All nutrient deficiencies will have a harmful effect on your body in one way or another… But when you’re talking about Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EPA and DHA), it can be a matter of life or death! Here’s why these crucial fats can literally be a lifesaver for you. [[big3]]Heart attack prevention and recovery[[end]] Studies have shown that getting sources of Omega-3 EFAs can lower your risk of a fatal heart attack by as much...