Food of the Gods

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Yes we've all read stories of the benefits of dark chocolate , but when its scientific  name Theobroma Cacao, actually translates to "food of the gods"  I think it deserves a second  taste,  er..I mean look. We've all read that chocolate…

Honesty and Integrity

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With this “race for the white house” upon us, I cannot help but think about these two words. Honesty and Integrity. I will not be getting political here.  I believe it is up to each of us to have our own beliefs and opinions and our own…

I Believe We Can All Find Something to Be Grateful For

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This article was sparked by a recent experience, and I felt I should share. My husband and I just got back from a 5-day cruise.  The cruise activities director spent the whole cruise saying "How Are You Feeling?" and expecting a response of…

The War with Estrogen

Ah, estrogen you were once my friend, but lately there is a lot news about estrogen dominance. It seems it can be a very bad thing if you have too much or to little. Imbalances usually occur during menopause but if you are on birth control you…

Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen

With summer upon us, it's time to break out EWG's shopping guide for produce and reducing our consumption of pesticides. What do you think is the dirtiest fruit of all time? Mmmm... they are delicious. The cleanest? Holy Guacamole, there good!…

How Much Sugar is Too Much Sugar or The Hard Facts on Soft Drinks

Whether your taking control of your health or just mindful of what you put into your body, this article gives you a good list of the hidden sugars in everyday foods ( Bag of M&M's 7.5 Tsp of sugar, WoW!).   http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262978.php

Live a longer happier life in a Blue Zone

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There are certain areas of the world where there are more citizens living healthy and happy well into there 90's and 100's  then anywhere else, not all are in remote places, there is one right in California! We can all take a lesson from these…

Benefits of a Diet Change

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The Time to Play Philosophy is that you have to be happy, healthy, have money and a work life balance. As far as health, as a person who has worked in healthcare over these last almost 30 years observing the increase of “sick and sad” in…

Free radicals - What do they do?

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Note:  This is the 2nd part of a 7 article series on reducing your cancer risk. Goals for this article:  To give you information on Free Radicals - What do they do?  What can free radical damage cause?  Name free radical  generators. Free…