A healthy You: Back to the Very Basics – Water
We all know that water is important for us but many of us are chronically dehydrated. So how much water do we really need? The answer varies from person to person and for different times in our lives and for different situations. For example, when you are undergoing cancer treatments, you will need to increase [...]
A Healthy You: It’s watermelon time
Nothings says summer like watermelon. Watermelons were first referenced in hieroglyphics in Egyptian times 5000 years ago. Watermelons were often placed in burial tombs of kings to nourish them in the afterlife. There are more than 1,200 varieties of watermelons, but most fall into four general categories of Allsweet, Ice-Box, Seedless and Yellow Flesh. Watermelons [...]
A Healthy You: Avoiding Bisphenol-A
Recently the federal government announced that baby bottles and sippy cups can no longer contain the controversial chemical bisphenol-A or BPA. BPA is the building block of polycarbonate plastic. It makes them hard, translucent and shatter resistant. Polycarbonate plastic usually has the recycling number 7 on it. It is also found in the white resin [...]
A Healthy You: Kale is Truly The Queen of Greens
Move over broccoli and make room for kale. Kale is gaining in popularity and is a amazing vegetable being recognized for its health benefits and delicious flavor. Kale is a member of the headless cabbage family, which also includes broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Kale can be curly or flat leaved and also is a [...]
A Healthy You: 7 Steps to Fight Fatigue
By Cindy Gates Everyone seems tired and overwhelmed at times. Fatigue is the number one side effect of cancer and its treatment and affects nearly 100 percent of patients. Exercise: It is very clear that exercise and healthy eating can reduce fatigue when you are battling cancer. Drink plenty of water. We’ve been told this [...]
