Diets in Review
February is National Grapefruit Month. A fruit this powerful deserves its own month! The fruit we know as grapefruit today was developed in the West Indies in the early 1700’s and was first introduced to Florida in the 1820s. Today, … Continue reading
A visit to New York City is rarely complete without a trip to Serendipity. If you’re in New York City on Valentine’s Day, it’s practically a must-stop for romaticals. Stocked with house-made sweets, and especially know for their chocolate creations, … Continue reading
The amount of questions that came pouring in to my pharmacy about raspberry ketones just hours after Dr. Oz’s episode about them makes me think I need to start DVRing the show. Being in the health care field I feel … Continue reading
On today’s Dr. Oz, he visits with Dr. Andrew Weil to discuss the benefits of living a more holistic, naturally health lifestyle. Weil is a leader in alternative health practices, authoring books like Eating Well for Optimum Health in which … Continue reading
Nitric oxide (NO) is a naturally occurring free radical in your body that supplement companies are claiming can actually boost your workout performance. Those looking to increase muscle mass are drawn to the claims that NO can enhance workout performance, … Continue reading
A new study conducted by the Oregon Research Institute suggests that the practice of Tai Chi may provide a number of different benefits to patients suffering from mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease. The four-year study was funded by the National … Continue reading
Other than a box of chocolates, the dessert most synonymous with Valentine’s Day is the strawberry. Finally, a holiday with a love affair with fruit! Strawberries are an incredibly delicious and healthy fruit. They are an exceptional source of antioxidants. … Continue reading
There are many types of motivation for making any change. Some people decide to make a change for their children, to be able to keep up with them and play with them more. Some people decide to make a change … Continue reading
Let’s face reality. As much as doctors and pharmacists will tell you there are risks in taking diet pills and the effects they could have on your health, people take them anyway. What I do believe in is the power … Continue reading
One of the sweetest holidays of the year is upon us, Valentine’s Day. We love the simple kind of Valentine’s Day; handmade cards and treats speak volumes over the manufactured and processed sentiments at the grocery store. Before you default … Continue reading
It seems everywhere you turn, bacon is showing up from the typical morning fare to the not-so-typical places, like donuts or dipped in chocolate. Wherever you’re finding it, one thing’s for certain, bacon is on the scene. Many say social … Continue reading