Entries Tagged as 'Healthy Living'

Produce: Today’s Crops Don’t Match Up

June 10th, 2013 · 2 Comments · Hanna Kroeger, Healthy Living

   Our primary source of nutrients is the food we eat. Fruits and vegetables in particular provide the body with essential vitamins and minerals that serve our systems. Hanna advocated the idea of healing the body through food, a philosophy Kroeger stands behind to this day. Modern day medical experts agree with this idea around […]

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Recover From Summer Cookout Overeating: Stomach Cleansing

May 31st, 2013 · 1 Comment · Cleansing and Detox, Hanna Kroeger, Healthy Living, Herbs for

The last weekend in May marks the beginning of summer barbequing season. Longer days and warmer evenings bring us outside with friends, and while the extra sunlight may give us a boost of Vitamin D, exposure to air pollution and a seemingly endless supply of sweet summer drinks and potluck brownies will bog down the […]

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Benefits of Krill Oil without the Fishy Taste

May 24th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Antioxidant, Healthy Living

A popular new choice in omega-3s that can give your taste buds an option over the fishy taste of cod liver oil or standard fish oil supplements is making its way to the top sellers of health food stores. Krill, a tiny sea animal resembling shrimp,  delivers the healthy fats your body needs in a […]

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Burn the Fat for Success with Weight Loss

April 18th, 2013 · 3 Comments · Healthy Living

Weight loss is a priority for many of us, but trying to lose weight can be a frustrating endeavor with fad diets, intense workouts, and supplements that are spiked with unsafe ingredients.  We all know that proper nutrition and exercise can keep us healthy and our weight in check but sometimes we need help getting […]

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Herbs, Homeopathy & Remedies for Cataracts

March 6th, 2013 · 3 Comments · Healthy Living, Herbs for

The lens of the eye is usually clear but if a person develops cataracts, the area becomes opaque and does not allow light to pass through making vision blurry. Because cataracts develop very slowly most people do not know they have them at first; additional lighting or stronger prescription eyeglasses may become necessary but will […]

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Easing Dry, Itchy & Tired Eyes

March 4th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Healthy Living

Winter can mean dry eyes, spring brings allergy season with itchy and watery eyes and spending too much time staring at screens can lead to tired eyes. Common eye issues like these are an annoyance but can be alleviated easily and quickly, find out how!

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National Day of Unplugging

February 27th, 2013 · No Comments · Healthy Living

How many times a day do you check your smart phone for status updates, emails, or text messages? Is your computer always on so you can browse at leisure? Do you take your gadgets with you to bed or to the table for dinner? I’m guilty of these things and I’m willing to bet some […]

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Fighting SAD and the Winter Blues

February 26th, 2013 · No Comments · adaptogen, Healthy Living

Maybe it’s because the hours of daylight decrease or maybe it’s just too cold to go outside and enjoy fresh air but winter can throw a wrench in the mood of many. Every winter, thousands are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a depressive mood that sets in when the days turn dark and generally […]

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Aging Gracefully with Collagen

February 21st, 2013 · 6 Comments · Healthy Living

Collagen occurs naturally in our bodies but as we age, production slows. Collagen gives strength to various structures and organs while also keeping skin, hair, and nails healthy and strong. Feeling an ache in your joints? Does your hair seem a little limp while your skin is missing that youthful glow? Collagen can help!

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Solgar Giveaway!

February 11th, 2013 · 15 Comments · Healthy Living

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered! Check back often for more giveaways! Solgar believes in high quality standards for each step of their vitamin and herbal supplement manufacturing process and this dedication has kept their business strong since 1947.  All Solgar products are gluten free and kosher certified and they’ve generously […]

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