Good Bacteria

So despite your greatest effects, you’ve found yourself sick.  Maybe you’ve got strep throat or that sinus infection that just won’t quick.  In order to blast out those crappy germs, your family doctor has prescribed you an antibiotic.   Now what,...

An Easy Fix for the Common Cold

One of the advantages I have being an Alternative Health-care professional are the tools of the trade that I’ve picked up along the way. My medicine cabinet is filled with herbal remedies for anything from PMS to fullness after meals.  One of my favorites and...

Anti-Oxidants on the Red Carpet

In last night’s Emmy goody bag, along with the Nano Ipods and Container Store gift certificates, attendants received some healthy party favors as well.  Among them, Chews4Health Chewable Dietary Supplements were included.  Each tasty chewable tablet contains 16...

America’s On the Move Week

It looks like everyone is trying to play a roll in getting America healthy. The YMCA has declared this week (September 20-27) America on the Move Week.  Their goal is to help communities add small but meaningful changes to their lives and incorporate activities in...

A New Tax on Sugary Beverages?

The New England Journal of Medicine published a health policy report yesterday, discussing the benefits of higher taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages.  The authors of this proposal, all respected doctors and PhD’s, suggest that because “the consumption of...