Blood Pressure: What They Are Telling You and What Does It Mean?

There is a lot of concern placed on blood pressure. And for good reason too. High blood pressure is the cause of heart attacks, strokes, pulmonary failure, kidney problems and cardiac arrest. Low blood pressure is the consequence of kidney disease, hemorrhaging, and other serious medical conditions. In this article, we will try to quickly and easily demystify the terms that are thrown at you and tell you what they mean to you.

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AaaChoo! Stupid Allergies!!!! Part 2: What the Heck is Hay Fever and How do you get rid of it?

Hay Fever. I have heard this term for common allergies since I was a little girl. I never really understood how my parents could have Hay Fever when there was no hay in our backyard and they did not have fevers. I understood when my Grandmother said she had Hay Fever; she did live near hay but again never seemed to have a fever. Subsequently, I have been leery of hay ever since.

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AaaChoo! Stupid Allergies!!!! Part 1: Definitions

Stupid Allergies! I cannot tell you how many times I have said that this spring and summer. Maybe you have too. Sneezing, stuffy nose, itchy eyes, headache, these are the common side effects of allergies. Most everyone I know has one form of an allergy or another.

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5 Ways You Can Get All Your Nutrition From Your Diet

The nutrition of our food has been steadily declining over the last few decades.  Over- farming has stripped the soil of nearly all its nutrients.  Therefore, the easiest way to make sure you have all the nutrients you need is to take a high quality nutritional supplement.
Some still want to get their vitamins and minerals [...]

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Nutrition and You:

“But,” you say, “I eat fresh fruits and vegetables, with plenty of legumes and blueberries. I exercise regularly. Why should I take nutritional supplements?” Here are 5 good reasons.

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