Ticks are black-legged insects related to spiders. They need a host to feed and have a two-year life cycle. Tick season typically runs from April through October. And, they are plentiful … as many as 2,000 infected ticks in an acre of wooded land.

Fasting diets have garnered considerable media attention in recent years as a way of losing weight and improving health. But are they really effective?
History would suggest that humans have not always had the luxury or good fortune of enjoying three meals a day. Over long periods of time, our ancestors found it necessary to scrounge for food, sometimes going long periods without eating. This begs the question, is the occasional fast good for us?

Recently rediscovered as an overlooked key to good health, Magnesium plays a vital role in providing protection from illness and disease. It is an important component within our cells which helps our bodies maintain balance, avoid illness, perform well under stress, and maintain a general good state of health.

These are unprecedented times … all of us have come to this realization. We are worried for our families, our friends, our jobs and the future of our planet. Everything seems so uncertain at this time.

In 1972, Dr. John Yudkin, a professor at Queen Elizabeth College in London, published a book entitled “Pure White and Deadly”. Yudkin’s research led him to the conclusion that sugar, not fat, was the major cause of cardiovascular disease. Was he right?

In 1972, Dr. John Yudkin, a professor at Queen Elizabeth College in London, published a book entitled “Pure White and Deadly”. Yudkin’s research led him to the conclusion that sugar, not fat, was the major cause of cardiovascular disease. Was he right?

With the holiday season behind us and the new year in full swing, it is a good time to reflect and perhaps set goals for ourselves. Rather than the usual “get fit”, “eat less” or “take more time for me” goals, why not bring in the new year by giving the gift of life? Consider donating blood or placing yourself on an organ donor list.

Having enough Vitamin D is important for a number of reasons, including maintaining healthy bones and teeth; it may also protect against a range of conditions such as cancer, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis. Vitamin D has multiple roles in the body, helping to maintain the health of bones and teeth.

Having enough Vitamin D is important for a number of reasons, including maintaining healthy bones and teeth; it may also protect against a range of conditions such as cancer, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis. Vitamin D has multiple roles in the body, helping to maintain the health of bones and teeth.