Orphans of the Storm in Riverwoods (my favorite charity) are looking for volunteers to show cats and dogs at Northbrook Court Shopping Mall. They are also looking for part-time manager for that operation. This is a paid job. If interested contact...
The adaptogens help to calm and regulate the stress response (i.e. fight or flight) by modulating adrenal gland function. The example of those herbs is tulsi also known as holy basil. Those are wonderful herbs for supporting health. They take us...
Two out of three Americans over age 60 have hypertension (BP≥ 140/90), which puts them at risk for health problems like heart disease or stroke. Always check with your doctor first, then try these foods to naturally reduce blood pressure. BEETS...
Here’s an ancient remedy comeback- oil pulling. It involves slowly swishing about a tablespoon of oil around your mouth for about 15 minutes. It’s said to brighten your smile, rid your body of toxins and cure an assortment of ailments from...
While nutritionists have long praised the good fat in avocados, olive oil, and nuts, they’ve universally recommended avoiding food high in its stepsister, saturated fat. Because saturated fat can raise levels of bad cholesterol (LDL), it’s been...
My girlfriend gave graduation party for her daughter. She ordered food from The Kitchen Chicks. The food was outstanding! It turned out that the owner is our long time patron Wendy. I highly recommend The Kitchen Chicks for cooking meals for all...
A folksy remedy long popular with athletes now has scientific backing: Drinking watermelon juice eases post-exercise muscle sorene ss. Watermelon juice is naturally high in L-citrulline, an amino acid that helps get rid of lactic acid and, in...
As we grow older, more of our friends will become ill. Rates of chronic disease in the U.S. Are skyrocketing: 133 million Americans have at least one chronic condition, a number that’s predicted to rise 37 percent by 2030. And the odds that...
How to keep your skin younger. Each person is formatted through a unique genetic makeup. This molecular blueprint – your chromosomes- is capped at the end with telomeres. Telomeres prevent chromosomes from unraveling or deteriorating, and...
Bypass the bottles of synthetics and look to your kitchen cupboard to make an eco- (and kid- and pet-) friendly liquid pruner.In a saucepan, boil ½ cup lemon juice, 1 quart household vinegar and 1 tablespoon salt together slowly until...
We know that sunscreen labels can be confusing, therefore we want you to read the article that we found in Natural Health magazine, which answers all the questions you might have regarding that important matter. First, the basics...
The Sun Rx If you’re like me, you can’t wait to get outside once the weather turns warm. In summer, you’re likely to find me fishing with my son or relaxing with my wife, Lisa, on our deck. But it might surprise you to learn that I spend a few...