Health Tip: MEDITATION
Daily meditation has been shown to promote a feeling
of inner peace. Meditating for as little as 15 minutes
per day will promote relaxation and reduce stress.
Health Tip: CORTISOL
Written by Kathryn Jost on .
Cortisol is a hormone released when you
experience stress. Elevated cortisol levels
are directly related to accelerated signs of
aging, skin disorders, memory loss, body fluid
retention and high blood pressure
Health Tip: ALMONDS
Written by Kathryn Jost on .
A study in the Journal of Nutrition found
that people who replaced half the
fat in their diets with almonds and almond oil
reduced total cholesterol by 4% and LDL
cholesterol by 6% and triglycerides by 14%.
Health Tip: PESTICIDES
Written by Kathryn Jost on .
Some conventionally grown fruits and
vegetables contain more pesticides than
others. The fruits and vegetables with
the highest concentration of pesticides
are: apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries,
imported grapes, nectarines, pears, potatoes,
red raspberries, spinach and strawberries.