Holistic Health

Why I have a problem with Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted by on Oct 6, 2011 | 7 comments

Why I have a problem with Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I have a problem with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In part, it supports the continued advancement of drug-based cancer treatments that are ineffective at best and devastatingly harmful at worst. There’s also the issue of pinkwashing — packing products up in little pink ribbons and telling us that their purchase helps fight breast cancer, when often these products are part of the problem.

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“Nutritionism” and the calorie deception

Posted by on Sep 26, 2011 | 2 comments

“Nutritionism” and the calorie deception

Not all calories are created equal. For that matter, neither are all vitamins or antioxidants. Don’t fall for the health claims of processed foods.

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Dandelion tea: can it replace your coffee?

Posted by on Aug 17, 2011 | 1 comment

Dandelion tea: can it replace your coffee?

Dandelion root tea delivers a surprising number of health benefits, and may be just what you need to help you kick the coffee habit.

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Apples vs. caffeine: How apples can help keep you awake

Posted by on Aug 9, 2011 | 0 comments

Apples vs. caffeine: How apples can help keep you awake

The apple is more than just health food; it can help keep you awake. That’s right, that healthy apple, the same one that you trade for a baguette at Panera Bread, has similar effects to those of coffee.

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No shortcuts to weight loss

Posted by on Jun 27, 2011 | 0 comments

No shortcuts to weight loss

There is no magic trick or shortcut to weight loss. Significant, lasting changes in your weight or overall health require significant, lasting changes in your diet and eating behaviors.

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Taking Charge of Your Fertility

Posted by on Jun 20, 2011 | 2 comments

Taking Charge of Your Fertility

This book goes way beyond health class to teach you exactly what is occurring in your body at every stage of your cycle. If you’ve ever wondered when you could get pregnant or what certain health symptoms indicated, this book demystifies it all.

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