Health Issues from Busyness Most of us are busy.   We have packed schedules, commitments and are often quite overextended especially during the holidays. Daily life comes along with endless activities, opportunities and commitments. Before we know it we are exhausted, fatigued, anxious and possibly even depressed. All these can lead to a degradation of our immune system which naturally opens the door for chronic disease such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer. Let's talk about the word "busy".  We wear it like a badge of honor or maybe an Olympic gold medal.  We compare ourselves to others thinking no one can be busier than we are! Webster defines…

Health Issues from Synthetic Vitamin Supplements The knee-jerk reaction to a nutritionally imbalanced diet is usually synthetic supplementation. Why?  It’s easy.  “I didn't consume enough calcium today (or ever).  Take a supplement, that’ll prevent me from getting osteoporosis or fill it whatever other disease!” Whether you are taking supplements per a health professional's recommendation or self prescribing, you could be doing more damage than good! I’d like to share why below. Did you know that about 40% of supplements are contaminated or they don't contain what they say the do? Additionally, most people fail to read the nutrition label on supplements or do their research before buying and…

This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs.  Oh sorry, wrong post.  Talk about effective marketing!? Every time I see a photo of an egg it takes me back to that classic and powerful commercial. Although the commercial was targeting recreational drugs, the sad part is that we are using and abusing prescription medication at a much higher rate and it has become completely accepted in society. I can't remember the last time I've taken an over-the-counter or prescription medication.  The reason I don't remember is because it has been such a long time since I've used them.  And yes, I'm quite proud of that.  I have God…