Health Benefits of Gardening
I have had a garden for years, even when I was little. I would help my mother and grandmother in their gardens weeding and picking fresh, organic vegetables. Turns out…
Thyroid Function and Selenium
Selenium is a mineral that is important for optimal thyroid health. It is only obtained through food and supplementation. Soil contains selenium, which plants absorb and then animals obtain it…
Benefits of Peppermint Tea
I drink a lot of green and black tea, but another tea I like a lot is peppermint tea. I started drinking it because it's supposed to help with headaches.…
What is the Microbiome?
The microbiome is the collection of bacteria in a person's gut that process the food people eat. There are good bacteria and bad bacteria. When the bad bacteria overtake the…
Feng Shui for Better Health
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice using design principles to improve balance and energy in a person's surrounding environment. Feng shui is Chinese for wind and water. It helps…
Health Effects of Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners are a cheap food ingredient used to replace more costly natural sugars. They are also promoted as being healthier alternatives to sugar. They are said to be safe…
How to Read a Food Label
Figuring out what to eat that tastes good and is good for you is hard. What makes it even harder is food packaging. They can be very deceiving. There are…
Salt Lamps
I am a huge fan of salt lamps. I have one in just about every room in my house. I first discovered them when my younger son was a toddler.…
Effects of Music on the Brain
I always listen to music when I'm in the kitchen just out of habit, for enjoyment and to break the silence. Turns out, at the same time, listening to music…
Green Tea Benefits
I've been drinking green tea for at least 20 years. I usually have 3 - 4 cups per day. It's my hot drink of choice. I like coffee, but I…