A study released in the journal Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, states that drying your clothes in your clothes dryer on a hot setting will kill ticks in six minutes. Do not wash the clothes first and place them in the dryer on high immediately after coming in from a possible tick infested area. The CDC currently recommends…
Concise Advice
Protect Your Eyes With Greens!
by Helen Brophy
Eat lots of fresh greens to protect your eyesight. Add extra virgin olive oil to help with nutrient absorption. Studies suggest this helps maintain healthy eyes and helps prevent glaucoma.
Citrus Peels Offer Cancer Protection
by Helen Brophy
We are right in the middle of citrus season where supplies are plentiful and the fruit tastes delicious. This is a great time to incorporate citrus fruit including the peel into our diet. According to research carried out at the University of Arizona consuming peels of oranges and grapefruit can significantly reduce the incidence…
Reduce Heart Attack Risk With Tea
by Helen Brophy
A new British study shows that drinking three cups of black tea daily can reduce the risk of having a heart attack by 11%. To reduce pesticide exposure drink organic tea. Buying in bulk or a store brand of organic is more reasonably priced.
Why You Should Leave the Leaves
by Helen Brophy
I’ve been telling my husband ” leave the leaves” for years. He now shreds the leaves on the lawn with a lawnmower and adds as many as possible to the compost. Most of our yard is wooded so it is great just to let them decompose where they fall and return the nutrients to the…
Apples Lessen Anxiety
by Helen Brophy
An apple a day isn’t only good for all the reasons you’ve heard before. An apple a day is great for relieving anxiety as well if not better than anti-anxiety medication. The only side effect eating an apple has is much better health. There is an antioxidant in apples,chlorogenic acid, which induces soothing calm. Enjoy…
For a quick energizer sniff peppermint
by Helen Brophy
Put two Drops of organic essential oil of peppermint on a cotton ball. Place in a small container to bring along while shopping. Sniff for a quick energy boost while getting a little germ protection at the same time. Peppermint is an energizer as well as an antiviral and antibacterial.
Dump The Fat Free Salad Dressing
by Helen Brophy
Do not use fat free salad dressing. Use a good fat like extra virgin olive oil or grate on a little hard cheese like parmesan or cheddar. We need fat to efficiently absorb carotenoids and other fat-soluble nutrients. Add just enough good fat to make your salad healthier.
Eat Carrots!
by Helen Brophy
Keep your lungs healthy by eating carrots. Carrots are loaded with the antioxidant alpha-carotene which protects cells from damage.
Our personal consumer choices have ecological, social, and spiritual consequences. It is time to re-examine some of our deeply held notions that underlie our lifestyles.
-David Suzuki
