I don’t know about where you live, but here in Florida it’s been super hot. You can definitely tell that we are heading into summer. As with many parts of the country and the world, summer is around the corner. And that’s why I thought it was time to bring up an important topic -- heat and its effect on health. And I’m not just referring to athletes and h … [Read more...]
Fruit-Infused Water is not Just for the Spa!
Do you like fruit-infused water? Do you make it at home? Or do you put your nose up at it and think it’s something you wouldn’t like? To be honest - I was guilty of thinking I wouldn’t like it. My main reason was because I really dislike a lemon on my water glass. I always feel like the faint taste of lemon is weird and kinda gross. Besides, I lo … [Read more...]
Supplement Hacks for Diabetics
If you have been with me for a while, you know my fiance has Type 2 diabetes. Over the weekend we were discussing supplements that he should be taking. It’s been very difficult to get him to follow any type of regimen in the eight years we’ve been together. But now he’s getting older and his diabetes is changing and so is his body. And the sad thing is that lon … [Read more...]
The Hidden Killer in Your Pantry
If you are a regular reader you know that I recently moved. I went from living in a townhome, where I was the past 11 years, to a single-family home. With that has come some extra maintenance, as any homeowner knows. I’m specifically talking about gardening and lawn care. It’s actually something I have missed … I love gardening. And I’ve already planted some Aloe and flower … [Read more...]
Meet the King of Superfoods …
A few weeks back in your weekly anti-aging hacks I wrote about phytoplankton. If you missed that newsletter here’s what I said: Have you heard about marine phytoplankton? It’s a micro-algae found in all oceans. And it’s packed with health benefits. So much so that NASA and many scientist are calling it the most important plant in the world. This nutrient is also being … [Read more...]