HOT TIP: Did you know that 71 percent of Americans say they sleep better on fresh-smelling sheets? This per the National Sleep Foundation. Try a lavender spray, as the soothing scent helps you not only to relax but also…
Friends - Today we share with you an interesting piece from the New York Times on the demise of private oncologists due to rising costs. When Dr. Jeffery Ward, a cancer specialist, and his partners sold their private…
Our food guru Christine shares her recipe for a Southern Thanksgiving tradition, cornbread dressing. I am not typically a traditionalist in the kitchen by anyone’s definition of the word. The things that people get all grouchy about with don’t…
One of the top cancer experts breaks down cancer fighting foods in a quick video. Watch nutritionist Rachel Beller as she talks us through the best foods to fight disease. Take notes, students! Watch the video here (Skip to :44!)…
Today's HOT TIP on how one small modification to your eating habits could decrease your risk of diabetes. HOT TIP: Did you know that you could decrease your risk of diabetes by 16% just by switching from white…
Ever thought about what's in that luncheon meat you eat and serve to your family? One of our favorite culinary teachers has broken it down and we share her original post. Learn more from the fabulous Pamela Salzman here.…
Think it's easier to eat out than cook at home? Is it easier to lose all the extra weight you'll gain by letting someone else do the work? Ummm. No. HOT TIP: According to a Drexel University study, the…
More than three years in the making, EWG’s Food Scores: Rate Your Plate, the most comprehensive food database available today, is ready to help guide you to healthier, greener and cleaner food choices. This easy-to-use online food database…
A very simple daily exercise can change your perspective and possibly your health. Find out why you should consider meditation. Meditation is simply directed concentration, and involves learning to focus your awareness and direct it onto an object: your breath,…
A common herb is a natural anti-inflammatory - that's a bonus. Just add it to dishes, smoothies or take a supplement (like me!). Find out more from one of our favorite health activists. Chronic low-grade inflammation has been linked…