The James Beard Foundation (JamesBeard.org) and Food Tank (FoodTank.com), along with a prestigious advisory group of more than 70 food system experts, have named 12 Illinois organizations in their new 2015 Good Food Org Guide. The 12 Illinois...
All of the common illnesses are really inflammations. Infection is the wrong term to use, because it suggests that we get sick because germs invade us. This is misleading. We are always exposed to and often invaded by germs, and yet we only...
Why do you need a professional skin therapist? For the same reason doctor and dentist check-ups are necessary: for better health! Skin is a living part of your body (your largest organ, in fact) that defends against environmental assaults and...
Today is National Chocolate Day! Anna arrived with bags of chocolate kisses for clients and employees. We know that cocoa and chocolate are good for us if we eat it in moderation and with no added sugar. Author, Robin Westen, The Yoga-Body...
Kathie Lee & Hoda, today.com, discussed the publication with author Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom, Don’t Eat This If You’re Taking That: The Hidden Risks of Mixing Food and Medicine. Dr. Fernstrom called it a must have dictionary in every single...
The FDA’s recent approval of a new drug for melanoma, on nbcnews.com is exciting, especially for the medical community. http://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/new-melanoma-drug-uses-tumor-busting-virus-n452601 One of the best things you can...
Lavender, peppermint, sunflower, jojoba, are some of the beautiful essential oils used in massage therapy for relaxation and rejuvenation. Lavender, for example, a well known essential oil is great for all around purposes. Photo by Fotolia. The...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to educate the public about breast cancer prevention and treatment. This campaign was co-founded by the American Cancer Society and a breast-cancer drug company in 1985. Since that founding...
Deerfield, Illinois, October 21, 2015 – Renu Day Spa announces enrollment of all practitioners, facialists, massage therapists and manicurists in Wellness for Cancer an educational program under Spa4 The Pink, a registered 501(c)(3) organization...
That lingering pain in a knee, hip, elbow or wrist could be a sign of osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. Osteoarthritis will affect many Americans in the course of their lives. For example, almost 50 percent of people will...
Pain-Relieving Herbs for Self-Care To complement “A Foundation of Health: Supplements for Self-Care” in the September 2015 issue of MASSAGE Magazine. Summary: Several herbs have shown promise for the treatment of chronic pain, without the side...
5 Ways To Promote Good Sleep It is an undisputed fact that good sleep plays a vital role in health throughout your life. Quality sleep helps protect and strengthen your mental and physical health, and adds to your overall well-being. According to...