10 Places Scary Germs are Hiding Out in Your Home – And What to do About It
You launder your clothes, wash the dishes, and clean the toilet…but do you pay attention to these “forgotten” areas of the home that can harbor dangerous bacteria, viruses, and mold? Here are the spots that tend to fly under the cleaning radar, plus an easy homemade disinfectant spray recipe to remedy the problem.
Why Everyone Should Have A Bottle Of Tea Tree Oil In Their Home: Especially Now
About forty years ago, an herbaceous yet pungent smelling oil found its way into America from the land down under. Today, tea tree oil, prized for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, has become an important ingredient for many over-the-counter skin care products, soaps, and lotions. But it can do more than protect and heal the […]
Now is Not the Time to Be Lacking in This Essential Anti-Stress Vitamin
A lot is going on in the world today, and stress levels are maxed out for millions of people. Right now is not a good time to be lacking in this essential vitamin that plays a vital role not only in converting what you eat into energy but also in keeping your central nervous system […]
These Herbs and Spices Will Strengthen Your Immune System
When it comes to fighting viruses, practicing good hygiene, keeping your house disinfected, and social distancing is key. However, experts suggest that boosting your immune system may also give you an upper hand in these uncertain times. While there’s no magic pill that can prevent colds, flu, and viruses, certain herbs and spices have always […]
14 Steps To Deep Clean Your House Naturally
If you’re like most people, you probably wash your dishes, wipe down your counters, and empty the garbage can on a regular basis. But, there’s likely a deeper level of grime in your home that you haven’t dealt with for a while.
21 Benefits of Lemon Peel for Health
I know that this may sound odd…but I get quite a bit of enjoyment from grinding up lemon peels in the garbage disposal. (I know, I’m pretty easy to please.) I don’t do it for fun, but we use a lot of lemons in our house, so this rather mundane household activity actually happens quite […]
6 Signs That Your Gut is in Trouble
One of the very first patients I ever saw in my medical residency taught me a lesson that I’ll never forget. She was a woman in her mid-50s who had multiple medical problems, several of them quite serious. When I saw her list of problems, I was intimidated. At the time, I wasn’t confident enough […]
Benefits of Sleeping With Your Window Open (even in the winter)
Eloise (not her real name) is a 96-year-old woman who has been a patient of mine for over 15 years. She’s got some trouble with her vision, and she’s had one of her knees replaced…but besides that, she remains remarkably healthy. It’s probably no surprise to learn that she never smoked, drank very little alcohol, […]
The Truth About this Tree Fruit Could Save Your Life
Would you like to hear a joke about nut butter? Well, I’m not going to tell you one because (drum roll please) you might spread it.
Here is What Can Happen if You are Vitamin B-12 Deficient
Vitamin B-12 is critical for the proper functioning of your body, and a deficiency could lead to severe health problems, including fatigue, depression, memory loss, and joint pain. This vitamin actually creates red blood cells in the body, which, if you remember anything from your high school science class, are critical for bodily function. Plus, […]
