Wasps in Your Figs?

The first time I ate a fig I was about 40 years old. I was with my husband Sam, and were staying in a little cottage on a California vineyard that…

Reality Check – Do B Vitamins Cause Cancer?

A new study published in August 2017’s Journal of Clinical Oncology infers that taking B vitamins can increase the risk of lung cancer… or at least that is the appearance of…

How To Make a DIY First Aid Kit

We were all stunned by the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey & Irma - the suffering and loss have been catastrophic. These monster storms are unreal. It’s not just the rain,…

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Spit Happens – On Your Birthday Cake!

We’re programmed to blow the candles out on birthday cakes and then enjoy the dessert. How splendid! ...But you realize people are spitting on it, right? Yep, birthday cake is a…

What Your Skin Says About Your Health

Your skin reveals a secret about your health. It can expose illness and/or health history, even if you tell everyone you're feeling fine. I’m speaking specifically of your skin’s tone, texture…

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Mastering Cortisol: 5 Adaptogens to Help You Manage Stress

Cortisol is one of the hormones your body releases in response to stress, and it impacts many different functions in your body. Cortisol is often referred to as the "belly fat…

What’s in Your Meatball?

Imagine a large white bowl into which you toss in the ingredients to make meatballs. You expect them to be delicious if you put in the following ingredients, right? Ground beef…

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Pharmacists – The Losers & Heroes

About 100 years ago, during Prohibition, apothecaries were the place to hang out since the neighborhood bars had closed. The corner drugstore was where people traded “hard” liquor in for “soft”…

What Color is Your Pee?

What Color is Your Pee? It’s one of those things you don’t even pay attention to until suddenly one day it looks different. I’m referring to urine, and the normal color…