By Jamell Andrews Holistic eating is an approach to food that takes into account all the various issues that surround what we eat. Holistic eaters consider how a food is produced, how the various foods we eat interact with each…
The Difference between a Cold and a Sinus Infection
By Jamell Andrews Sometimes, trying to tell the difference between a simple cold and a sinus infection can be difficult. For many people, the symptoms are quite similar, and the overall feelings that are associated with these conditions make it…
Understanding Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a condition in which the tubes that carry air to the lungs become inflamed and irritated. Closely following the inflammation and irritation, the tubes become swollen and start to produce mucus, which makes people cough. There are basically…
Toxic Cosmetics — It’s a Reality
Almost all women do it–we stroll into our bathroom and begin the morning make-up routine. It usually goes something like this: wash face, then apply face lotion with a SPF, concealer, tinted moisturizer, eyeshadow, blush, followed up by mascara. But…
The Modern Definition of Downtime
When you go to the gym, do you jump on the cardio machine and stare off into space while working out? Or, are you watching the gym’s television, listening to your iPod and checking your phone? A recent article in…
Salt Therapy Rooms–Is it a Passing Trend?
A couple of years ago I interviewed a woman, in her early twenties, who had cystic fibrosis. She had become an ambassador for an organization called “Pipeline for a Cure” which touted the therapeutic benefits of surfing for cystic fibrosis.…