Category Health & Nutrition

Risks of Bug Repellants
by Tommy Smith

In the past, my first response was to swat that pesky bug flying around my head. Now a Buddhist, I try to avoid killing whenever possible, so I look for other ways to repel insects and bugs. With summer’s arrival,… Continue Reading →

Water is Big Business
by Tommy Smith

Survival is based on three necessities; food, shelter and water. Our planet is made up of 71% water and even our bodies are made up of 60% water, so it’s no wonder that a solid business plan includes the bottling,… Continue Reading →

High Cholesterol Health Risks
by Tommy Smith

I was only 32 years old when my doctor told me that I had high cholesterol. To my surprise, he even wanted me to start cholesterol medication to slow down my natural production of harmful cholesterol. It took me 5… Continue Reading →

Your Thyroid and You
by Tommy Smith

My family has a history of thyroid problems, combined with my ex-wife’s introduction and treatment of hyperthyroidism, I’ve been around for quite a bit of experiences when it comes to you and your thyroid. Your thyroid is responsible for the… Continue Reading →

Is There Lead in Your Chocolate?
by Tommy Smith

Oh the sweetness of dark chocolate and strawberries. But are we in danger of lead poisoning when partaking in our favorite sweet treat? There has been an increase in news coverage and reports of our chocolate containing amounts of lead…. Continue Reading →

The Importance of Proper Posture
by Tommy Smith

I remember growing up in grade school and at some point, there was a big school meeting where everyone stood in line while waiting for their turn with the back doctor. They measured you, weighed you, put some weird metal… Continue Reading →

Understanding Genetically Modified Organisms
by Tommy Smith

Genetically modified organisms, or GMO, is often called the “bad word” of the food industry. So how do you know if you are buying food that has been genetically altered? What are the facts about these overgrown monstrosities? And how… Continue Reading →

Knowing Your Breakfast Cereal
by Tommy Smith

I’ll admit I love a nice bowl of cereal for dinner from time to time, but what about that “wholesome” breakfast everyone talks about. Is cereal actually a healthy food choice when it comes to waking up and starting your… Continue Reading →

Sodium: Beyond the Bloat
by Tommy Smith

Sodium has been a controversial subject for a long time, and specifically women have had a love/hate relationship with the impact that salt has had on their bodies. So what is the breakdown of how sodium impacts your body and… Continue Reading →

How to Live Gluten Free
by Tommy Smith

Living without gluten in your diet is more than just a new “diet fad” and with more people suffering from real issues relating to this food additive, we wanted to take a look into the world of Gluten Free. For… Continue Reading →

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