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While about 25% of adults claim to have a food allergy, only about 2% have a true allergy. Most of the rest of are experiencing some level of food intolerance, a much less serious condition. Understanding the difference can make life easier for those with intolerances while avoiding a serious reaction for those with a […]

Last week I looked at the high cost of being overweight or obese.  Today I’d like to brighten the news and give you some very doable changes you can make to keep more money in your bank account.  Let’s begin with the biggest money saver – lowering blood pressure. In July 2009 the American Journal […]

We all know that illness is expensive, given doctor bills, tests, treatments, and medications.  Have you ever thought about the additional costs of time lost from work, travel to and from the doctor, and hiring someone to do what you were physically unable to, even if it’s just washing the car?  George Washington University researchers […]

Last week I encouraged you to hold a new thought, and I suggested several for you to consider.  Sadly, there are plenty of not-so-great approaches to wellness out there that you’ll want to avoid. For fun, I’d like to share a few of my favorites with you: Ever try to seal a wound using Krazy […]

  Sometimes all it takes to shift perspective and get going in the right direction is a new thought.  Just the simplest expression can make all the difference, I’ve found.  Here a few of my favorites relating to wellness.  The first three come from my experience as a Weight Watchers Leader. If you bite it, […]

According to feedingamerica.org, “in 2010, 48.8 million Americans lived in food insecure households.”  Given that statistic, it’s hard to believe that overeating is a major problem in our society – but it is.  It’s a common issue with eating that many of my clients face.  Here are a few more ways to help you stay […]

Are you old enough to remember the AlkaSeltzer ad where a man moaned, “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing”?  I am, and although that was long time ago, overeating is still a problem for many people.  Researchers have done numerous studies on what makes people eat, and they give the following advice to […]

Organic foods continue to draw great interest, but how much do you really know about them? Take this true/false quiz and find out. 1. The organic seal means “pesticide free.” 2. Organic products are more nutritious than non-organic foods. 3. Organic foods are less likely than conventional foods to have bacteria that can cause illness. […]

Just how much can women affect their odds of getting breast cancer?  More than they might think, according to a study published in Breast Cancer Research.  While it’s true that having a mother or sister with breast cancer increases a woman’s odds of contracting the disease, even these women can lower their risk.  Research suggests […]

It’s said that we all have a cross to bear, and in the health arena, it appears to be true.  Women have mammograms and men have PSA tests, both of which have caused some controversy over the years.  Most recently PSA testing has come under fire, with U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommending that men […]