Wellness Blog
Shirley Plant on July 28, 2013
The Cholesterol Myth- Debunked Last week I read one of the most informative books I have read in a very long time. The book is called The Great Cholesterol Myth, by Jonny Bowden and Dr. Stephen Sinatra. It is my…
Shirley Plant on July 21, 2013
Did you know that up to 50% of the population could be deficient in Vitamin B12? Sad but true. If you suffer from any of these symptoms, you may be deficient in Vitamin B12. – Low energy or weakness…
Shirley Plant on July 11, 2013
Are you struggling with food cravings? Perhaps you are trying to lose weight or maybe cut out gluten or sugar from your diet. It seems easy enough, but every other day the food cravings hit. You end up sitting…
Shirley Plant on June 24, 2013
What are phthalates? They are a group of chemicals that make products like plastic more pliable and softer. They help lubricate, penetrate and soften, and help fragrances last longer, but at what cost to our health? Phthalates are known as…
Shirley Plant on June 18, 2013
I love baking soda. I cook with it, clean with it and use it in my bath. Baking soda, a.k.a. sodium bicarbonate balances PH, therefore keeping a substance neither too acidic, or too alkaline. It is the perfect cleaning solution, air deodorizer and personal care product. It also allows me to use fewer chemicals in my home and on my body, and due to its multi- purposes it saves me from spending money on cleaners, whiteners and other health care products.
Shirley Plant on April 22, 2013
Are you aware that fluorescent light bulbs come with a host of health issues you are not aware of? Earth day is celebrated around the world on April 22. A day when we are asked to appreciate our environment,…