Helen Brophy

Helen has a BS from the University of Rhode Island with graduate studies in physical science, chemistry, and counseling. For the past 20 yrs. she has studied and advocated a natural all-inclusive, responsible approach to maintaining a healthy body and lifestyle. Her belief and approach includes obtaining a rich balance encompassing all aspects of life through nutrition, exercise, spiritual and mental development, and responsible environmental habits.

A Little Stress is Good

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A little stress is good and can bring about positive change.  Our attitudes can determine our stress levels.  The view we take of an event will directly affect the level of stress we experience.  This feeling of stress can bring about action which will result in positive change.   A good example would be stressing about…

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Maple Syrup Extract May Help Antibiotics Kill Superbugs

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Scientists from McGill University in Canada have determined that maple syrup extract-derived from pure maple syrup -may be beneficial in fighting bacterial infections.  The maple syrup extract reduced biofilm formation and increased the bacteria’s susceptibility to antibiotics.  There seems to be a mild effect on the bacteria when taken alone but when combined with antibiotics…

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Creating harmony in your life

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Finding a way to handle life’s stressful situations will positively affect your physical, spiritual, and mental health. The following habits will help you bring about a harmonious lifestyle: Listen to your body for signs of stress.   Problems in your life will exhibit physical symptoms.  This should tell you its time to make a positive…

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Eat Local

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Here are a couple of great reasons to buy fresh local or local organic foods: Higher nutritional value Purchasing foods locally maintains freshness, preserving the nutritional content. This is especially beneficial if the food is organic. Reduce Greenhouse Emissions While Conserving Fuel Since food is locally grown, less fuel is consumed during transportation.  Fewer greenhouse…

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Antibiotics Should Not Be Overused

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There was another report by AFP (Stockholm) that bacteria are becoming more and more resistant to antibiotics.  Just about everyone has heard of MRSA and VRE here in the US, but unfortunately the medical community continues to over prescribe antibiotics.  The public continues to request prescriptions from their physicians when they have colds or other…

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