…spray bottles. When it comes to preventing a tick bite nothing is fool proof. The bottom line is every season is tick season. Be vigilant with applying these repellents year-round and you will greatly reduce the odds of being bitten. A few minutes of preparation can prevent a lifetime of disability. If you are bitten by a tick remove it as soon as you notice it. Try not to squeeze it when removing. There…
…American Diet (abbreviated SAD – what a fitting acronym). So in a renewed effort to preserve our health, we grab that diet soda or sugar free snack, forgoing that white poison. A smart health choice, right? Chances are that low calorie product contains aspartame. You may know it better as NutraSweet or Equal. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener 200 times sweeter than sugar. It is comprised of: 50% phenylalanine and 40% aspartic acid (both amino…
…this syndrome. Arctic Root or Rhodiola rosea is a unique herbal remedy that has wide reaching health benefits. Even if you do not suffer from burnout syndrome you can still experience a greater sense of wellbeing and mental clarity by supplementing with Rhodiola. Arctic Root is a perennial “shrubby” plant that thrives in the high altitude sandy soils of the arctic predominantly in Europe and Asia. Perhaps it’s ability to survive in such a harsh…
…blood sugar. This is good news for diabetes sufferers as they are at an increased risk for heart disease. Onions are also a rich source of Quercetin, a flavonoid that helps prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. LDL oxidation is probably the biggest contributor to cardiovascular disease. Inhibiting LDL oxidation reduces the formation of arterial plaque slowing the progression of atherosclerosis. A 2004 study conducted in Tokyo, Japan showed that animals prone to hypertension, when…
…for oxygen during the night. If you snore or suspect that you may have sleep apnea talk to your doctor about getting a sleep study. 16. Avoid drugs. There are numerous prescription and over-the-counter medications that can disrupt sleep. Drugs like prescription pain medication and cold medicines can have a tremendous impact on sleep quality. 17. Wear socks to bed. When it is time to go to sleep our body temperature naturally decreases and blood…