Written by Virginia Parsons, MS, CCHT, CTLC, NC
It may surprise you to learn that inflammation and obesity are closely related. How exactly does inflammation relate to the obesity epidemic our country is currently experiencing?  Two-thirds of Americans have weight challenges, and 3.8 million Americans weigh over 300 pounds. More than 50 percent of Americans are [...]

Health & Quality of Indoor Environment ••• Part 6
Written by Kimberly A. Phipps-Nichols |
The previous five issues were devoted to measures one can take to green a home or lifestyle, and here are some final tips for Greening the Workplace. Most people spend as many hours at work as they do at home, [...]

What are Omega 3 fatty acids and why are they important additions to a healthy diet?
Research indicates that proper levels of omega-3 fatty acids aid in healthy heart function, reduces inflammation, maintains bone health, decreases depression, is essential for eye development and critical for infant brain development and optimal nerve function.
The typical Western diet is [...]

Submitted by Stacy Kendall,
American Heart Association
Our hearts. Our choice.
Many women are surprised to find that heart disease is the number one killer of American women, but it is also one of the most preventable health conditions. With simple lifestyle changes, even the busiest of women can take positive action to reduce their risks of heart [...]

Health in the New Year -A New You…well, that was the plan.
Written by Rio Simone, CPT, MFA
As New Year’s Resolutions come and go…the road to NOWHERE is paved with good intentions. Keep these basics in mind to ensure success on your path to better health.
Planning – Without a good map, how do you find your [...]

By Laurice Johnson, LMT
“My neck hurts and my shoulders feel like large rocks. I feel so frustrated that those of us who have some common sense aren’t allowed to use it! It is stressing me out about the future and my neck is already tight from working at the computer.” Do these words sound familiar? [...]

By Lauren Birtwhistle and Carole Bucher
Reno Sparks Air Quality Hot Line:       775-785-4110
All-Area Air Quality Online Info:
www.airquality.org                        www.wunderground.com
The smoky haze in our part of the world has been a formidable challenge this summer, and we’ve all been a little choked up by [...]

Body Sugaring
as a Method of
Hair Removal
By Brittany Russell
For centuries, we have searched for variety in hair removal; a modern spin on a system used since Ancient Egypt shows promise. Several benefits of using any variation of a sugar paste  (i.e., sugar, lemon juice, honey, and some herbs) have been demonstrated when comparing it to the [...]