Your April Dose of Balance

April 2020 Edition What’s New Due to their high probiotic content, fermented foods can give your immune system a boost and reduce your risk of infections like the common cold. Growing Organic: Save Money, Reduce Toxins, Protect Your Health Are you one of the many people who say organic food costs too much and that’s…

Your March Dose of Balance

March 2020 Edition What’s New Cardiovascular exercise helps create new brain cells. This enhances brainpower and brain activity. Exercise is Medicine The evidence is compelling: Exercise is the prescription for a healthy life – it aids in the prevention of chronic disease, enhances brain and nervous system function, and helps us manage stress at every…

Your February Dose of Balance

February 2020 Edition What’s New Studies have found that there is a correlation between increasing levels of optimism with decreasing levels of death from cancer, disease, infection and stroke. This is particularly true for cases of cardiovascular disease. Those who had the highest levels of optimism had an almost 40% lower risk of heart disease.…

Your January Dose Of Balance

January 2020 Edition What’s New Colder temperatures may help reduce allergies and inflammation and research has shown that it can help you think more clearly and perform daily tasks better. Planning for Your Best Health in 2020 Welcome to 2020. A new year and new – or renewed – resolutions. Whether you’re determined to manage…

Your October Dose of Balance

October 2019 Edition What’s New The state with the highest incidence of breast cancer is Massachusetts. According the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are 139.5 new cases per 100,000 female residents in the state. Meanwhile, the state with the lowest incidence of breast cancer is Arkansas with 101.9 new cases per 100,000…

Your December Dose of Balance

December 2019 Edition What’s New The average person eats more than 7,000 calories on Christmas day, research carried out by Associated British Foods recently found. That’s more than three times the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recommended daily caloric intake. Holidays: The Healthy, Homemade Way You’ve heard the saying, “it’s the thought that counts.” This year,…