General Health

Do you find yourself craving soda pop – especially during an afternoon slump? If so, you may be wondering if a daily soda is really all that bad. The answer is yes! Even the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) points out that sodas are terrible for your health. A major reason is because of the refined sugar found in sodas. The CDC has long warned that drinking sugar-loaded beverages can adversely affect your health.  

As temperatures continue to fall and the sun sets earlier in the day, you may notice yourself feeling more lethargic and sadder than usual. A type of depression, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD), can cause mood changes beginning in the fall and winter and lasting until spring or early summer. More than just “winter blues,” these symptoms can feel overwhelming and may interfere with your day-to-day functioning.  

Are you guilty of making ambitious New Year’s resolutions and then feel terrible when you fail to carry them forward – year after year? You are not alone. For those who feel the “glow” and excitement of  making a New Year’s resolutions every year, most of them will sadly fail because they did not have a plan to make these resolutions a consistent part of their daily routine. If you are already struggling with how to create a “new you,” here are some general wellness tips to boost you forward. 

The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland, with two lobes on either side of your throat that is responsible for producing hormones that control vital functions of your body. These hormone functions influence almost every cell in your body and are seriously important for growth and development. However, if your thyroid levels go out of balance, your health can be in for a wild ride. 

Metabolic syndrome (MS) seems like an unusual health monster. It is a cluster of toxic conditions that all occur simultaneously, including  increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Wow! What a mess! 

When volcanic ash ages, it forms an absorbent sodium bentonite clay. This clay was named for Fort Benton, Wyoming, where a large concentration of it is found, but can be found all over the world. Bentonite clay has been found to have excellent detoxification properties.  

Picture it – you stroll through the grocery store and select organic produce, non-GMO fruits and vegetables, and ingredients for healthy recipes for the whole family. After the cashier rings up your purchase, they hand you a receipt. This small act may not be as harmless as we thought.

When is the last time you thought about your pH balance? If you are like many people, you may not have given it much thought ... but it is an important consideration. Research is beginning to show that an alkaline pH may have another impact – on viruses! 

what is hemp oil? With so many hemp oils on the market, what should you look for in a hemp oil?

CBD stands for cannabidiol, which is a compound extracted from the hemp plant. It is one of more than 100 cannabinoids naturally found in hemp. A cannabinoid is a diverse chemical compound that acts on the body’s cannabinoid receptors, which are part of the endocannabinoid system found in cells that alter neurotransmitter release in the brain. Cannabinoids are known to promote health.