I love to hike. It’s one of those activities that feeds my soul. But when my knees started hurting a few months ago, I went …
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Tomatoes
Tomatoes are amazing! Apparently, most of us agree because we have come up with all sorts of ways to add them to our diet. Consider …
Read More »Lupus: The Elusive Wolf
Lupus is not cancer. It is not related to AIDS, and it is impossible to contract from another person. Lupus is an autoimmune disease. A …
Read More »Is Freshman 15 a Myth?
When teenagers graduate from high school they are faced with the idea of entering a new environment for college. This time period can be quite …
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What if there was a pill that could reduce our risk of chronic diseases with no side effects? What if it would help keep our …
Read More »Diabetes Management
Diabetes mellitus is a condition that prevents the body from regulating the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. There are two common types of …
Read More »Beware of Vitamin Supplements
There is an adage that says that if a little is good, more must be better. This saying does not hold true for vitamins, since …
Read More »The Problem with Fructose
It’s old news that many of us are gaining weight and increasing our risk for chronic disease. Researchers are still trying to put their finger …
Read More »Dangers of Alcohol Beverages
Alcohol flows regularly in our society. We see beer at sporting events and wine in many restaurants to accompany a meal. We see them even …
Read More »Fostering Self-Awareness
Picture yourself lost in a forest. You are alone and desperately want to find your way out. You haven’t a clue which direction to hike, …
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