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(As we approach) 2023, many of us set out the new year with resolutions. Resolutions vary from person to person. Some resolve to quit smoking, while others resolve to take more vacations. Undoubtedly, the most popular resolution that people make is to lose weight. During January, gym membership...
Last week, my husband came home, complaining, “I can’t find Nyquil® at the grocery store! I’m almost out; what will I use if I get the flu?”
Nyquil® used to come in only two options: green or red liquid. Each version had precisely the same ingredients: green NyQuil® was the original flavor, and the...
SUPPLEMENTS:
Although supplements can be helpful, many people end up wasting their hard-earned money. Here's how to determine if taking a particular supplement is helping you:
First, decide which symptoms you hope to improve.
Answer the question, "If this really helped you, how would you know?"...
Last week, 61-year-old Richard asked me, “Are there any non-drug options I can try to lower my “bad” cholesterol? My doctor wants to start me on a statin medication, but I want to try non-drug options first. In addition to eating a healthier diet and exercising more, are there any supplements I...
2022 has not been good for Joyce, a dear friend of mine. She turned 80 years old and two weeks later was informed that her breast cancer had returned and spread to her bones. Luckily, she has responded very well to the medications they are giving her to suppress it. The only issue is her "bad"...
Sally, a 75-year-old, asked me this question last week.
Good question. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that works as a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants can protect cells from dangerous compounds called free radicals. We produce free radicals in our bodies during specific cell processes. Free...
Just about everyone loves rainbows. They rank among the visual sights of the natural world as some of its most thrilling and photographed. But leave it to the profiteers and predators among us to introduce a deadly new realm of rainbow exposure that warrants a watchful mindset over those we cherish...
After two days of work digging a trench on our property, my husband Charlie’s feet ached. He called out from our bathroom, “I’m going to soak my feet. Where is the Epsom Salt?”
Epsom Salt is another name for magnesium sulfate. In 1675, Dr. Nehemiah Grew obtained magnesium sulfate crystals from...
Dear Community,
It now has been a year since Owner and Publisher Bill Forhan passed away. Though we had a beautiful memorial service last December, the snow was just too much for very many to travel. My family and I still received many cards, donations, and love from you all. Since it is now...
Sally, a 75-year-old, asked me this question last week.
Good question. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that works as a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants can protect cells from dangerous compounds called free radicals. We produce free radicals in our bodies during specific cell processes. Free...
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