What I Do When I Have a Cold

I felt it last week. That tickle at the back of my throat when I woke up in the morning. Before I knew it I had a full-blown, head-stuffing cold. The kind where you can’t smell or taste anything, and you can’t stop blowing your nose. Yep, that was me. Four or 5 years ago, I would probably popped a severe cold and flu capsule everyday and night until this passed. Now I take a different more holistic (and kind to my body) approach. And, surprise, instead of being out of commission for several days, I was feeling myself in just a day and a half. Here’s my routine for when I am feeling under the weather. Hint: a chicken soup recipe is involved. Read More

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6 Antiviral Foods You Should Be Eating

"Flu Activity Worsens Nationwide, CDC Says" According to the January 5 report from ABC News “The 2014-15 flu season continues to be especially bad in the United States, with 43 states now reporting either high or widespread flu activity, according to the latest flu surveillance report… The flu season started early this year, Fauci said, and although it usually tapers off a bit around the holidays, when people stay home from the office, that didn't happen this year…The Southern states and the Midwest have been hit hardest so far.” 1 Bad news for us! But what are we supposed to do about it? Read More

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Detox Tips For Overindulgence During The Holidays

Well the holiday season has finally ended! Unfortunately, there is the residual effects of holiday over-indulging that remains. Yes, even though the holiday cookies have long been eaten, the effects of sugar still remain. Here is an article that I came across that lists a few simple, natural "detox" foods that will help cleanse the body and get our digestive systems working again! Read More

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