Is Covid Increasing Rates of Chronic Stress?

According to some research, two of the biggest drivers of suicidal thoughts and attempts are job loss and social isolation.  Amid the Covid pandemic, millions of people are facing unemployment, financial hardship and loneliness on a level never experienced before.  To make matters worse, many of the activities that people usually engage in to improve …

Is the Coronavirus Stressing You Out?

It’s a frightening time right now in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, with cities and even entire countries shutting down.  The outbreak of the coronavirus may be more stressful for some of us and cause extreme anxiety and/or depression.  And, we still don’t really know what is to come in the future.  What is …

Feeling confused about the Coronavirus?

Feeling confused as to why Coronavirus is a bigger deal than Seasonal flu? Here it is in a nutshell. I hope this helps. Feel free to share this to others who don’t understand... It has to do with RNA sequencing.... I.e. genetics. Seasonal flu is an “all human virus”. The DNA/RNA chains that make up …

Natural Hand Sanitizer Recipes

You haven't been able to get hand sanitizers for a long time so why not make your own?  Below is a recipe for you to make your own sanitizer using essential oils.  Many essential oils have anti-microbial properties (anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal).  It is simple and easy to make your own hand sanitizers and with …

10 Bizarre Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work

I've posted this a few years ago but was asked to re-post.  This is an interesting article.  Reader’s Digest published an article for bizarre weight loss tips and believe it or not, I have heard of most of them and they do have some science behind them.  Here is the list they put out: Sniff …

Coronavirus Update and Prevention

Ok, so by now we have heard so much about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and many of us are completely freaked out, but is it as bad as it seems?  The fast spread of the coronavirus has prompted global alarm, with some states closing their borders, airlines suspending flights and some governments barring entry to those …

What You Need To Know About The Coronavirus

Today, nutrition house posted their daily health tip on the Coronavirus.  If you want to know about it and how you can protect yourself, please continue reading... "The Coronavirus (CoV) is not a new virus, nor is it one particular virus, but a family of viruses that have come together to cause one big nasty …

New Year’s Resolutions

“Many years ago, I have resolved to never bother with New Year’s resolutions, and I have stuck with it ever since!” Have you been asked if you have a New Year’s Resolution this year?  If so, have you stuck to it or did you laugh nervously and quickly change the subject?  If you’re like most …

Should I Get the Flu Shot?

It's that time of year when your doctor will recommend that you get the flu shot.  We see commercials on this all day long.  I have posted this already but thought it was worth re-posting.  I hope it helps... Every year someone asks me MY OPINION on whether or not they should get the flu …

Does Alcohol Make You Gain Weight?

Who doesn’t enjoy a nice cold beer on a hot day or a glass of wine with dinner?  Alcohol can have both healthful and harmful effects.  For example, when consumed in moderation, red wine may lower your risk of heart attacks and strokes.  But that is like one glass per day.  For those of you …