Probiotics 101

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Probiotics 101

It seems like you can’t turn around these days without hearing something about probiotics. Haven’t we all seen Jamie Lee Curtis in a magazine or on television touting the benefits of Activa and the probiotics contained therein? But what are probiotics, really, and why should we care?

Twelve years ago when I started taking probiotics, not many people were familiar with them. Certainly it was new for me. I participated in an herbal healing weekend in 2003 and was officially introduced ...

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31
MAR
0

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Non Toxic Choices, Prevention

Snowshoeing – The Top Winter Calorie Burn!

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Snowshoeing – The Top Winter Calorie Burn!

It’s March! The days are warming up and we’ve just turned the clocks forward so what to do with this extra daylight and Vitamin D? I know I’m looking forward to our annual trek to the mountains for some pre-Spring skiing and snowshoeing. What I love in particular about snowshoeing is that it’s a healthy, inexpensive workout. You can rent the equipment and all you need is a large flat or hilly area. Public golf courses, school grounds, parks often ...

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10
MAR
4

Exercise, Healthy Lifestyles, Stress Management, Travel, Winter Sports

Skin-tastic Coconut Oil!

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Skin-tastic Coconut Oil!

Puxatawney Phil saw his shadow on February 2nd which means six more weeks of winter. Skiers, snowboarders, snowshoe enthusiasts, and ice climbers are thrilled. Those not so thrilled — those people NOT in the above populations and those slipping, chipping and digging out from the mounds of snow in the Boston area. Many parts of the United States are experiencing unusually cold temperatures this winter and lots of people are just plain “over it.” Whether you’re enjoying the winter months ...

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3
MAR
4

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Beauty Products, Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Inflammation, Non Toxic Choices, Parabens, Prevention, Skin care, Skincare