The Beginning of Discovery
For those of you that have been following Self Care and our subject matter, you might ask as I did, what is there to be skeptical about?
Read MoreYour Skin, The Bare Truth
The skin has very important vital functions for keeping the physiological and biochemical conditions of the body in its optimum state. The most important functions of the skin are:
Read MoreYour Amazing Body
Researchers have shown that the body can renew most of its tissues, so why doesn't the regeneration keep us healthy for longer periods of time?
Read MoreBecoming Portion Control Savvy
Portion control is at the heart of eating what you enjoy and maintaining an effective weight management program.
Read MoreSelf Care Strikes Back
There is overwhelming evidence from studies in the USA, Finland, China, India and Japan that lifestyle changes (achieving a healthy body weight and moderate physical activity) can help prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. But are diet and exercise the only aspects that we need to consider?
Read MoreSelf Care Defense 101: Hidden Sugar
An effective weight management plan is more than just what we eat and how much we exercise. It requires attention to many self care processes...
Read MoreBaby! It's Hot Outside
The most common cause of daytime fatigue is mild dehydration. Dehydration can often be more of a problem...
Read MoreBottled Water vs. Tap Water
Scientists at Texas Southern University evaluated 35 brands of bottled water and found...
Read MoreThe Skinny on Organic Skincare
...as I entered my 40's I was still searching for a skincare routine that actually worked. Myself and my contrary, fair, freckled face had not gotten along in a decade.
Read MoreThe Body Burden
The term body burden was first coined in the early 2000’s. It is defined as, the total amount of a chemical present in a human's or animal's body, typically a radioactive element or other toxic substance. This can include anything from dangerous metals like lead or mercury, to pesticides and herbicides, unsafe food additives, BPA’s from plastics just to name a few.
Read MoreSweet Dreams are Made of...
Sleep is an essential physiological process (this means the body NEEDS sleep, not wants but needs), but in our fast paced, highly productive lives, we often sacrifice sleep for other activities.
Read MoreDown the Hatch
Water is not just a beverage choice, it is our most essential nutrient. When we think of water in this way it becomes apparent that we must drink enough each day.
Read MoreBreak the Sugar Addiction
Public enemy No. 1 is sugar but what can you do?
Read MoreThe Major Impetus
Chronic disease is not a normal part of life...
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