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Walking is the unsung hero when it comes to its health benefits. It is a great way to slow down...
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A daily walk can add 7 years to your life

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The year 2024 is finally here, and we wanted to share our favorite 4 best healthy ways to detox in...
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Super healthy orange banana sorbet smoothie for kids

Eating organic foods and adding healthy smoothie recipes to your diet is key to reaching optimal health. The same applies...
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Super healthy orange banana sorbet smoothie for kids

Chia cherry summer cooler

Healthy cool drinks are great for the summer. They help keep your internal body temperature down, which will keep you...
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Chia cherry summer cooler

Super fresh summer mint lemonade

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Super fresh summer mint lemonade

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Is napping a good thing?

Is napping a good thing?

Is napping a good thing? According to research conducted by the Endocrine Society, it can help strengthen the immune system and acts as a stress reliever as well. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that insufficient sleep is now a public health epidemic. The CDC also notes […]

by February 16, 2015
Milk thistle fights brain tumors

Milk thistle fights brain tumors

Cushing Disease is caused by a tumor in the brain, which is usually benign (non-cancerous). According to Medline Plus: “With Cushing disease, the pituitary gland releases too much ACTH. ACTH stimulates production and release of cortisol, a stress hormone. Too much ACTH causes the adrenal glands to make too much […]

by February 15, 2015
One Night Only NEWSIES

One Night Only NEWSIES

One Night Only NEWSIES We are excited to share that the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation is gearing up for “one night only” performance featuring company members from the cast of Disney’s Tony-Award winning Newsies . The list of performers is quite impressive and includes: Bruce Vilanch, Sharon McNight & Shawn Ryan. The […]

by February 13, 2015
Coffee with honey helps treat cough

Coffee with honey helps treat cough

Honey is well known as a potent cough reliever. A 2007 study showed that honey helps relieve cough and trouble sleeping.  A single dose of buckwheat honey was just as effective as a single dose of dextromethorphan in relieving nocturnal cough. Recently, an Iranian study was published showing that coffee with […]

by February 13, 2015
Worms found in a common food can go in your brain

Worms found in a common food can go in your brain

Worms found in a common food can go in your brain News media outlet CNN recently reported a story related about “worms found in a common food can go in your brain”, and a patient who was infected by the worms. These tapeworms are found in pork. Once you consume […]

by February 12, 2015
Organic foods reduce exposure to pesticides

Organic foods reduce exposure to pesticides

Eating fresh, organic foods is key to overall health. A new study from Boise State University is one of the first to predict how much pesticides a person consumes, according to their diets. The study led by Cynthia Curl, an associate professor at Boise State, shows that organic foods reduce […]

by February 9, 2015
Drinking coffee may help prevent skin cancer

Drinking coffee may help prevent skin cancer

Previous studies have shown that drinking coffee can provide protective effects against non-melanoma skin cancers. The research showing these protective effects include a study published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention. However, the effects of coffee on cutaneous melanoma are less clear, according to new research. This new study […]

by February 8, 2015
Vitamin C detoxifies hormones

Vitamin C detoxifies hormones

Vitamin C detoxifies hormones Vitamin C, often called the “sunshine vitamin” has been shown by a study to have hormone health-promoting effects. Vitamin C detoxifies hormones and regenerates them as well. This study showing that vitamin C detoxifies hormones was published in 1993, yet it has been overlooked for decades. […]

by February 7, 2015