Water can’t be cooked, per se, but it can be treated, boiled and tested to monitor and remove harmful contaminants that can potentially make one very sick. Despite this information, some still choose to drink “raw water.” A 2017 New… read more
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Essential Oils: Your Pet’s Friend or Foe?
Essential oils have become very popular as a way to incorporate a more holistic approach to health. Whether applied topically or added to a diffuser, many Americans are using oils to promote health and relaxation. What about our pets and… read more
How Scratching That Itch Can Be Bad For You
It is estimated that humans scratch an itch about 90 times a day. Causes of itches can vary and range from bites, allergic reactions, certain illnesses or dry skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. But why do we scratch, and… read more
Is Your Pet at Risk for COVID-19?
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic. For the vast majority of the year, we have stayed inside and found every way possible to keep ourselves and our families safe. Eventually, the… read more
The Health Benefits of Probiotics and Prebiotics
Probiotics and prebiotics line the shelves at the drugstore. Today they are advertised on yogurt cups and may be recommended by your doctor when you were last prescribed antibiotics. What exactly are probiotics and prebiotics, do you need them and… read more
First Aid Kit Essentials For the Adventurer!
Outdoor adventures can be filled with fun, excitement and wonder, but they can also be dangerous. That is why it is important to be prepared for every possible situation by having disaster-proof first aid kit essentials ready at hand. Sometimes… read more
Try Online Yoga Classes for Senior Adults
Just because there is still a pandemic affecting our community, that doesn't mean that you have to stop getting exercise. In fact, keeping your body physically healthy is one way to protect yourself from getting sick. And, it is important… read more
How to Get Your Blood Flowing at the Office!
Now that some of us are moving back in to the office, it can be so easy just to sit and not really move for hours on end. This makes you fatigued, stiff, sore and honestly unmotivated to get stuff… read more
Is Sitting the New Smoking? Let’s Find Out!
Although the age has passed where it was normal to advertise smoking and promote the use of tobacco, we have a new monster that is almost equally as harmful — sitting. In a society that is predominately based on ease… read more
How To Feast with Food Restrictions During the Holidays
Meat, dairy, breads and desserts; the four elements that make up most traditional, American holiday feasts. My table normally consists of ham and turkey, several corn, green bean and sweet potato casseroles (that often include eggs, cream or butter- maybe… read more
