Despite the “War on Cancer” that was waged back in the 70’s, as well as all the ribbons, walks, runs and hoopla that typically revolve around the topic of cancer, it nonetheless remains our #2 killer.  Clearly, we are dropping the ball somewhere. I don’t mean to sound cynical, but when I observe what some people fill their grocery carts with, I think to myself, “There’s cancer in the making.” While it’s true that...

  I used to love to watch the (late) comedienne Joan Rivers—she would crack me up with her sarcasm, and when she wanted to approach a touchy subject she would say, “Can we talk?” Well, I’m saying that to you today and here’s why. I recently exhibited at an event for local businesswomen and had several delightful ladies come to our table to talk to me about their health concerns. Sadly, one vibe that I...

  Spring is here!  Birds are building their nests; buds are forming on the trees and temperatures are getting warmer. Unfortunately, for the over 50 million Americans suffering from allergies, spring also brings sneezing, watery, itchy eyes, congestion, headaches and more. And if you happen to live in the Syracuse, NY area like I do, you are especially challenged!  The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has released a list of the worst cities...

  It’s long been said in the marketing world that sex sells. All you need to do is look at the store windows and billboards on 5th Avenue to see that playing out before your eyes. Know what else sells? FEAR. And that’s a favorite tactic used by the pharmaceutical industry to sell you on their medications. There’s nothing like fear to compel you to throw hesitance and gut instincts to the wind and join...

  I got a request from a client to write about something many of us take for granted… Lung health! Yes indeed—you’re sitting there breathing right now (or so I would presume) while you’re reading this blog and not even thinking about it, are you? But that would change pretty quickly if there was a problem with your lungs and breathing suddenly became a challenge (or nearly impossible) for you! Let’s talk about two of...

  It amuses me when a food or nutrient suddenly becomes “all the rage” and everyone is talking about it as if it’s something brand new and is the greatest thing since sliced bread. The latest “wonder of the nutritional world” that is creating lots of buzz is collagen. Collagen has been around since the dawn of time, but suddenly people are obsessed with it, adding protein powders to smoothies and popping supplements, wanting to...