Year: 2012

Health Tip: STATE OF EATING

Written by Kathryn Jost on February 17, 2012.

Your body will be unable to properly absorb nutrients if you eat in a hurry or are in an angry or stressed out state. To center and calm yourself before eating, take several slow deep breaths and chew your food slowly and thoroughly.

Health Tip: AROMATHERAPY

Written by Kathryn Jost on February 15, 2012.

Aromatherapy can be an effective method to promote health and wellness. Essential oils of plants may be placed on your temples, back of neck or acupressure points to promote well-being.

Health Tip: OILS

Written by Kathryn Jost on February 10, 2012.

When selecting oils to purchase, it is best to buy organic, cold-pressed minimally processed oils. Store your oil in the refrigerator in dark glass containers to prevent rancidity and replace your oil every three months.

Written by Kathryn Jost on February 6, 2012.

Avocados provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid. They also act as a “nutrient booster” by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients, such as alpha and beta-carotene and lutein, in foods that are eaten with the fruit.