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Healthy Eating

I know what you are thinking:  “aren’t those two ideas mutually exclusive?”   Actually, after 35 years of advocating healthy eating (and at the same time having to watch our family’s food budget), I can honestly say, “they are not!” Here’s why:    When you take a portion of your hard earned money & invest it wisely in foods that provide superior nutrition, you are sick less often which translates into spending less on doctor’s visits, prescriptions and over the counter medications.   You’ll also miss fewer days of work which may result in promotions & career advancements.   Best of all, you’ll be more productive, have more energy to exercise and do other activities that you love which adds up to keeping you healthier longer.

Don’t let the societal myth that you have to spend a lot of money in order to eat healthy stop you from trying these:

Tips for Saving Money and Eating Healthy

Buy in Bulk: Packaging food in fancy boxes and bags is costly.   If you don’t mind scooping up your own spices, nuts, flours &, grains,  you can save a considerable amount.  If your grocery store doesn’t  have a bulk section,  try a local food co-op  (coopdirectory.org) [click to continue…]

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Why Do You Think 32 Million Kids Have Chronic Illnesses?

June 14, 2011

So many children are affected by chronic illnesses. Better insurance coverage and more doctors to treat them are not the only answers. Read more solutions

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15 TIPS for Getting Healthy BEFORE You Get Pregnant…..

April 6, 2011

The article focuses on the importance of women getting healthy prior to conceiving

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Why is Everyone Going Gluten-Free?

February 23, 2011

by Maureen McDonnell,RN… (my favorite gluten free cookie recipe at end) Let’s start by identifying exactly what gluten is:  According to Lisa Lewis, PhD, author of Special Diets for Special Kids and coauthor of The Encyclopedia of Dietary interventions for Autism and Related Disorders, gluten is a protein found in members of the grass family [...]

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It’s not “fear mongering” when researchers publish finding that fruit Juices can contain harmful substances.

March 1, 2010

Fruit juice cancer warning as scientists find harmful chemical in 16 drinks By Sophie Borland Scientists have found many fruit juices and squashes contain too much antimony, a potentially lethal substance. (Posed by model) Fruit juices drunk by millions of children each day could contain a harmful chemical linked to cancer, scientists have warned.Researchers have [...]

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Chronic Illness on the Rise in Children…..Why?

February 27, 2010

Did you see the article in the LA Times today on how chronic illnesses are on the rise in children?  If not, it’s at http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-sci-child-health17-2010feb17,0,456579.story. When I taught childbirth classes and worked in labor and delivery back in the 80′s, my coworkers thought I was a little nuts because my ongoing slogan to all the parents [...]

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Why Use the Herb Echinacea? ……..and when not to use it……

February 11, 2010

Two facts to consider: 1) I’ve been using and recommending the herb Echinacea with great results for my family and patients for over 30 years and 2. I don’t sell it! In this post I’ll give a little background on this popular herb and I’ll also explain when and why to use it, how we [...]

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