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by Heather Carey, MS I cook a lot, and I love to cook, but there is nothing worse then spending endless hours in the kitchen when you don't need to. I like to have my kitchen streamlined so I can easily access my utensils and appliances I really use and need. I also appreciate a good plan of action. Here are my top ten kitchen time savers that will save your sanity and give you peace of mind in your kitchen.Tip #1 Keep... 6/15/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Fred Fletcher You may be surprised at some of the things given the "lime" light in this article. As a general rule, too many people ignore how important cleanliness is in relation to food safety. The worst that can happen, some people think, is an upset stomach, diarrhea or vomiting.That, however, is one of many misconceptions which, in spite of food safety education programs, still "plague" us.Foodborne illnesses... 6/15/2022 4:00:00 AM
by AJ Earley Nobody’s job is perfect. Just like anything in life, there are ups and downs. You might have occasional work days that make you unhappy, but as long as they are occasional, that’s just a normal part of life. However, being chronically unhappy with your job is another story. A 2014 report found that a majority of Americans (52.3%) were chronically unhappy at work. This means you have a good chance of... 6/13/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Getting out into nature may be a lot of fun in the summer months, but it’s also the season for ticks. Ticks can carry Lyme disease and other pathogens that may make people and animals sick. Some extra precautions may go a long way toward reducing our risk of tick-borne illness. Here are some tips on how to prevent our risk of getting bit by one of these potentially dangerous insects this summer. ... 6/12/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Potassium, an essential electrolyte, is vital to human health. It controls the body’s muscles, nerves and heart function. Having too little potassium is called hypokalemia while having high blood levels is referred to as hyperkalemia. Both of these conditions can be dangerous, but few realize how hyperkalemia can affect our health. Common Symptoms of Hyperkalemia A routine blood test called a basic... 6/10/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Anjali Shah Organic foods are everywhere these days. About 70% of Americans buy organic food occasionally, and 25% buy it weekly, according to the Hartman Group.Buying organic can be more expensive, and organic food is typically marketed to be healthier. Most skeptics say that there’s no difference between organic and conventional food – that it’s just a ploy to extract more money out of consumers.Is that true?... 6/5/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Tracy Dudley Your food choices matter. The foods you eat can impact your moods, increase or decrease your risk of getting certain diseases, and even affect how long you'll live. If you want to live as many years as possible (and who doesn't?), these eating tips will help you stay healthy for the long haul. 1. Choose unprocessed foods. If it's time to overhaul your diet, you can't go wrong by ditching the processed... 6/3/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Your vision can change a lot over the years, and it’s usually not for the better. A new prescription can fix the problem in most instances, but there are times when the cause is more than outdated glasses. You’ll want to see your doctor as soon as possible if you recognize any of these other potential causes of blurry vision. You may be suffering from symptoms of high blood pressure, high blood sugar,... 5/29/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor How old is your brain? Depending on how you treat it, your brain’s age and your physical age could be two vastly different figures. About 15 minutes a day of this one simple practice could make the difference between having an aging brain and having the brain of a 25-year-old.Research has shown meditation can alter brainwaves and benefit brain health. People who meditate may preserve areas of the brain... 5/26/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Joel Fuhrman, M.D., is a family physician, the author of five New York Times best-selling books, an internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing and the founder of the Eat to Live Retreat in San Diego, CA. He is a specialist in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods. Through his retreat, books, television appearances, and popular lecture series, Dr. Fuhrman... 5/20/2022 4:00:00 AM
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