Worried about the Swine Flu or catching some other bug over the holidays? Wondering how to boost your immune system naturally, yet also looking for a new carol to sing this Christmas? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
What follows is my new version of the perennial Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. If you start singing this now, your true love may just get the hint and present you with these gifts; helping you to have a sniffle-free holiday season. (You can also always give the gifts to yourself.)
I hope you enjoy the song. Read the rest of this entry »
When I first heard of Superfruits, I wondered “Do they have superpowers?” and more importantly, “If I eat them, would there be superpowers bestowed upon me?”…I was more than a little disappointed to learn that no, I wasn’t going to be able to fly, have super-human strength, or spin a web anytime soon. But, once I got over that, I realized that Superfruits really do live up to their name. Why? Because they’re densely packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and they are very good for overall health.
So what’s the fuss over antioxidants? Well, they are pretty big players in preventative health as they help reduce the harmful effects of “free radicals” (or unstable molecules) that we’re exposed to everyday. And it those free radicals that can lead to cell damage and disease including cancer. Free radicals result from exposure to environmental pollution including second-hand smoke, the sun, chemicals in personal care products, processed foods, and stress, as well as from normal bodily functions. Read the rest of this entry »
