February 6, 2012

Anti-aging Skin Products: What’s in it for You?

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by Jennifer Gray, Pharmacist | You have hit that age where suddenly no one mistakes you for being in your twenties anymore. It is time to take a critical look at your skin and decide which skin care program is the best to hide fine lines and a sallow complexion. Take a cyber-walk through the internet and one will find a billion dollar industry of anti-aging products out there waiting for the aging masses to buy. While all claim to work —be it by miracle or method —there are a handful … [Read more...]

Why Should I Cleanse?

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by Carol Christian | Survival of every organism (animal, bird, fish, plant and bacteria) depends entirely upon its environment. Change the environment and the nature of the species changes with it. The same is true within our bodies; germs can only thrive in a susceptible host. Pathological bacteria or germs cannot overcome a strong, clean, healthy and active human body. In short, pathogens only survive in a distressed and unclean environment. Disease is generally not acquired; it is … [Read more...]

Eat Locally Grown Food All Year

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by Mary Lou Shaw | It just makes sense to eat locally grown food as much as possible. Not only is less petroleum used to transport it, but best of all, local produce is picked ripe — when it’s at its peak of flavor and nutrition. Unfortunately, though, believing in the merits of locally grown food won’t help many of us in the cold months. Community supported agriculture (CSA) subscriptions end and farmers markets close down as our own gardens die with the first frosts. I know that … [Read more...]

Monthly Health Outlook: The Sun in Libra

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by Robert Ayres | The Sun enters Libra this month on September 22. This marks the Fall Equinox, when day and night are of equal duration. As we move further into the fall season, the days will be getting shorter and the nights longer. Nature is in the process of integrating the celestial influences of the summer and reducing activity to sleep in the winter. From now until spring, darkness will dominate and be at its greatest strength and power. Now the focus is on addressing the shadow … [Read more...]

S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder

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by Dana Anderson | Q: I cannot stay awake. As soon as it gets dark I’m ready for bed yet I have so much to accomplish. And when the alarm goes off in the morning, how can I get energized? A: This is that time of year when it seems like overnight we went from long days to short days. We get that hint of autumn and the realization of summer is gone and winter is on its way. We have a little hibernator in all of us and that can be a struggle because we cannot just retreat into our caves and … [Read more...]

When Your Stomach Talks: Natural Solutions for Indigestion

by Marie Harger | Tis the season to overeat! In October the stores you shop have officially entered into the holiday swing of things; our eyes are constantly bombarded by over abundance. Your work, home, school, neighbors and friends and family are displaying lots of treats and delicious foods for you to eat and it all starts with going through your kids trick or treat bag and picking out the goodies you like. Often the result of eating too much is indigestion. Indigestion has many … [Read more...]

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