Watch the news for a few minutes and you will hear about some outbreak of; Influenza, H1N1, West Nile, Enterovirus D68, AIDS, or Ebola. Wow! Stop the train... I want to get off! What is going on? Remember when we were kids? There was nothing like this happening! So what has changed? What can we do about these seemingly … [Read more...]
Hot Peppers! My Sassy, Spicy Health Secret.
Being a Texas native has some nice side affects. One being... I love hot peppers! And did you know I eat many foods with out hot peppers or hot sauce? Right now I just can't think of any, dang. Did you know all of that hot stuff does the body good? "How's that?" you say. Well, glad you asked, pardner! How about strong … [Read more...]
12 Turmeric Benefits You Should Know About!
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Turmeric is the spice that can change your life. Yes, it can add a new flavor to your cooking, but how about being helpful with your health? From being a potent anti-inflammatory and reducer of IBS, to cancer prevention, turmeric has many benefits. Join me for a walk through this spice's benefits, along with practical ways … [Read more...]
Hot Chocolate, Poor Vegetables and the Fix!
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This is the time of year when we are least active and feel like just staying under the blanket with a cup of hot chocolate. Don't forget this is also the time when we usually have the biggest issues with colds, the flu, and allergies. So that hot chocolate must not be giving our body the boost it needs. It makes sense that … [Read more...]
Better Than Gatorade: Coconut Water
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When you need something refreshing to drink why not choose the original sports drink! Coconut water is one of nature's healthiest beverages, but what are the real health benefits? This "juice" of the young green coconut has been enjoyed for centuries by the many peoples of tropical islands and Latin American … [Read more...]
