Recently I’ve come across a few people who think that flavored waters are a healthy drink. They are promoted as having vitamins, herbs and as being ‘enhanced’ waters. These enhanced waters cost more than plain water, but often are full of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. They claim to be healthy alternatives to soda, to boost your vitamin intake. But a closer look at the labels will show you that they have artificial sweeteners such as sucralose of splenda.
Fresh peaches are abundant at the farmers market during the summer. A few weeks ago, I got together with a few friends and we picked fresh peaches at a farm in Brentwood. The East County has abundant fruit farms with fresh picked produce, as well as u-pick farms where you can pick fruits and vegetables. When we got home the obvious question was, what do we do with our freshly picked peaches? While we watched a few comedy videos, we made a fresh peach cobbler and ate it with ice cream.
Summer is coming to a close and the flu and cold season is just around the corner. Establishing healthy habits right now can keep you happy and healthy throughout the fall and winter seasons. Detoxing or Cleansing is a great way to revitalize your immune system and maintaining your health. Experts are predicting that the flu will hit harder this season.
Stress and Adrenals We all deal with stress; stress from our job, our family, our lifestyle or an illness. The body’s response to stress is the same; however our ability to bounce back from stress differs from person to person. The difference has to do with our adrenal glands and how well are they functioning. The adrenal glands are responsible for the regulation of stress, through the synthesis of cortisol and adrenaline.
Matricaria Chamomilla (Chamomile) Chamomile is a commonly cultivated herb in Europe and North America. It is a bitter, pungent and cooling herb. Chamomile reduces nervous irritability (anxiety and restlessness), it is calming and gentle and therefore useful for children. Though Chamomile is slow and gentle in action; its effects are long lasting.
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