Category Archives: Holistic Health

Chamomile Tea

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Steve

Via Active.com – Chamomile [tea], according to researchers from London’s Imperial College, is the one that’ll help prevent sickness. In a recent study, they found people who drank five cups of the brew a day for 2 weeks had increased … Continue reading →

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Schreiner’s Herbal Solution for Horses & Farm Stock – And People?

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Steve

Have you heard of Schreiner’s Herbal Solution? My acupuncturist has recommended that I use it for some trouble spots. Most recently, she suggested it for the pain that I have been having in my wrist. Of course, once she suggested … Continue reading →

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Benefits Of Being A Tea Drinker

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Steve

Great information from Yahoo! Shine on the benefits of drinking tea – The inside scoop from researchers: Tea contains powerful antioxidants called flavonoids that might make a huge difference in your health. “A cup of tea contains the same amount … Continue reading →

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Grapes May Fight Off Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Steve

Interesting news via Natural Society – A new study published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine shows how grapes can be utilized as a powerful tool in halting or slowing blindness brought on by age. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is … Continue reading →

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Forks Over Knives

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Steve

I’m late to the party on this one – and hope to see the DVD soon.  Click here to see more on it.

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Three-F Tea

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Steve

With the cold/allergy thing still driving me nuts last night, my wife made me some “Three-F Tea” that she read about in Healing with Whole Foods, Here’s the details on that: There is a great formula to address excess mucus … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture For Runners Knee?

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Steve

It’s been 22 days since “Runner’s Knee” hit me (in my left knee). Seems like it’s been two years – and not just three weeks. This has been driving me crazy. I miss getting in my 5K run once or … Continue reading →

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Get Your ‘Tabolism Runnin’

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Steve

Men’s Health offers “15 ways to max your metabolism.”  Here’s some highlights from that: Don’t diet! The Men’s Health Diet isn’t about eating less, it’s about eating more — more nutrition-dense food — to crowd out the empty calories and … Continue reading →

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Study: Tangerines Prevent Obesity

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Steve

Very interesting news from physorg.com – New research from The University of Western Ontario has discovered a substance in tangerines not only prevents obesity, but also offers protection against type 2 diabetes, and even atherosclerosis, the underlying disease responsible for … Continue reading →

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Allergy Fatigue

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Steve

I’m dying with allergy fatigue this hay fever season. And, it’s not because my hay fever is not allowing me to sleep at night. I wish that was the answer.  It’s the opposite for me – meaning all I want … Continue reading →

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Quercetin

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Steve

I did my personal 5K around the neighborhood this evening before dinner. Just like last time, this was a 27-minute run. Not too bad coming off a busy day yesterday. However, just as I feared, there was a lot of … Continue reading →

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Improve Your Immune System With Exercise?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Steve

The American Council on Exercise® asks “Can Exercise Reduce Your Risk of Catching a Cold?“  Here’s part of their answer to that question: The average adult has two to three respiratory infections each year. That number jumps to six or … Continue reading →

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Letting Some Needed Light Into Your Life

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Steve

I saw this at Rodale yesterday: Mind-Body-Mood Advisor: Bright Light Does More than Banish Depression. Some highlights from it: Even without record-setting blizzards like we’ve seen this winter, more and more Americans are spending less and less time outdoors. As … Continue reading →

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Expanding, Contracting & Balanced Foods

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Steve

Lately, I’ve been reading a lot about Expanding, Contracting & Balanced Foods. I know it’s not a new topic. But, it’s new to me. Here’s the best high-level, elevator pitch, synopsis on the matter that I found on HolisticOnline.com: Shiatsu practitioners … Continue reading →

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