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Water is Life.
The term Mayday was used circa 1920 as a distress signal in radio communications for aircraft and ships, when in imminent danger. I decided to write this post as a distress signal for anyone who reads it, but specifically the elderly. At the time of this writing, my father is 87 years old and will…
Top 10 Super Fruits
It is a generally accepted belief that fruit has numerous health benefits and should be consumed on a regular basis as part of a healthy lifestyle. To add credibility to the aforementioned claim, we will explore the benefits of 10 ‘super fruits’. This list is only a small sample of fruit options that can be…
Let’s Talk Tea
It seems that green tea is the talk of the town these days, with good reason. When I was initially exposed to the word ‘catechin’, I couldn’t even pronounce the word, nor did I know its definition. After doing some digging around in Merriam-Webster, I discovered that it is a flavonoid, which is found in…
Oh honey, how sweet it is!
No one really knows how long the honeybee has been around, but some estimate millions of years. Evidence found in cave paintings and fossils could be an indication that there is probably some truth to that estimation. The honey bees are truly magnificent creatures. Through their seemingly never ending teamwork, they produce one of the…
Bell Peppers, loaded with goodness.
I’ve been cooking with green bell peppers for many years and I’ve always loved the aroma and flavor that came out of this uniquely shaped little wonder. I never really gave much attention to the other colors and what they had to offer until recently. I also must sadly admit that I didn’t know that…
Ginger, one of nature’s best kept secrets in the fight against aging.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has been used for centuries as a spice to add a healthy and flavorful ’kick’ to any dish. It is also well known throughout the world for it’s powerful medicinal properties. If you Google it, it can be easily found on numerous top 10 lists as one of the healthiest spices on…
Foods that fight Acne
I think we’ve all experienced times when a pimple or two or three decided to rear it’s ugly head on prom night, wedding day or on a job interview. When I recall those times, I remember the pimple feeling and appearing to be the largest thing on my face. Not only was the pimple and…
Foods That Fight Eczema
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition that can cause mild to severe discomfort. It is easily recognized by rough, inflamed, blistered and or scaly skin. When flare ups occur, they can be painful and embarrassing. Although eczema can occur from external or internal triggers, each sufferer may experience vastly different…
10 Fiber Rich Foods That Keep Our Bodies Clean On The Inside
Dietary fiber or roughage is the non-digestible portion of the plant cell wall, which when ingested, helps our food travel easily through the digestive tract. Adequate intake of fiber is associated with easier elimination of waste and a lessened chance of experiencing the woes of constipation. It is important to realize that it is not…
Collagen: Is it really an age defying protein?
According to Merriam-Webster defy means: 1. to challenge to combat 2. to challenge to do something considered impossible 3. to confront with assured power of resistance 4. to resist attempts at. As a synonym, it is further defined as rebel against. We all know that aging is inevitable, nevertheless, I kinda like the idea of…
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