Throw a Great Thanksgiving Party

Worried about your upcoming party? Keep these tips in mind. To keep conversation flowing, use place cards. Strategically place the extroverts among the introverts. Seat yourself near the kitchen so...

Feeding Fast Kids, Slow Food

[[nid:18805]] We all know about the growing obesity and diabetes problem plaguing our kids these days, and it's great that solutions are becoming more prevalent. But we can't treat these issues the...

Think Globally, Eat Locally

It's the International Year of Family Farming Family farms can go a long way toward addressing the global problems of food scarcity and natural resource depletion. Ironically, such small,...

Feeding Children Well: Organic is the Gold Standard

The story of the foods we eat continues in the halls of government, in agribusiness board rooms, and on pages of scientific study. And it ends with you or me in the produce section, picking up a...

The Future's So Bright: Pick the Right Shades

While sunglasses are often worn for style, they can also help you maintain healthy eyes and prevent future vision loss. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), sunglasses protect the...

Fall for Herbal Tea

This fall, use your tea breaks to bolster immunity! [[nid:19037]] Herbal teas can have a beneficial impact on both acute and chronic health problems. Studies indicate drinking tea may have a profound...

Tail Wagger

When we're in pain, we can usually identify what hurts and how to treat it. Pets try to tell us when they're hurting too, but it isn't always easy for us to pinpoint what's wrong. If you're seeing...

Sustainable Fish Oil

The list of health benefits associated with omega-3 fatty acids goes on and on, so it's no wonder the market for omega-3 supplements has boomed in recent years. But what about the health of the...

Energize!

Let's face it: No matter how good (or bad) your energy levels are, you always wish you had a bit more pep. You probably already rely on at least a few herbs to keep you going. Herbal caffeine in the...

Supplements, Simplified: The Basics by Life Stage

Kids Talk to a pediatrician about how supplements can complement your child's healthy diet. Studies show that kids tend to consume too few essential fats (such as ALA, EPA, and DHA), which affect...

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