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Yummy Berry Cheesecake Parfaits
Since we are at the height of strawberry season, I thought you might enjoy a healthier version of cheesecake. This yummy dessert is made with nuts and dates for the crust, and adds blueberries and raspberries to the mix. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family...
Your Immunity and Cleanliness
Using daily hygiene is important always, not just during a pandemic. Simple measures go along way when it comes to avoiding germs and infections. Become mindful of what you’re touching and handling to avoid picking up germs when you’re out in public. Hygiene is the...
Fuel Your Immunity with Good Food Choices
"You are what you eat." "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." You've likely heard these quotes before. Have you ever stopped to fully understand their meaning? Every mealtime is an opportunity to build up your health. Your food choices can make or break...
Exercise to Optimize Your Immunity
Being physically active is one of the best things you can do for your body. Exercise not only helps your body's bones, muscles, heart, and lungs, but when you exercise, it also releases endorphins into the brain which are chemicals that interact with receptors in your...
What Does Your Gut Have to do With Your Immune System
Your human body has many more bacterial cells than human cells. There are trillions of bacteria on your skin, in your body openings, and in your GI tract. These bacteria can play an important role in your health. One key function of the gut bacterial cells is to make...
Is Too Little Sleep Stressing Your Immune System
Do you get enough sleep? Before you answer that, consider this. According to data published by the Center for Disease Control, one in three adults do not get enough sleep. If you’re that 1 in 3, chances are your immune system is suffering, too. Sleep is not optional...
Recipe-15 Bean Soup
Important Note: To keep this recipe gluten free, be sure to carefully read packaging on commercially available dried bean soup blends. Some brands, such as the Goya 16 Bean Soup Mix, contain barley. However, gluten-free blends are available, including Bob’s Red Mill...
Optimizing Your Immune System with Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Massage therapy is a large and growing industry in the United States. Between July 2017 and July 2018, 19-28 percent of Americans experienced at least 1 massage. What's the connection between massage and health benefits? Specifically, are there...
Optimizing Immunity for Seniors
Natural immunity seems to wane with the aging process. Most people accept this as inevitable. However, there are certain lifestyle habits that promote a healthier immune system for seniors. Here are some tips for seniors to optimize your immunity. These habits might...
Mediterranean-Inspired Quinoa Salad
Due to the meat shortages that some of the grocery stores have been experiencing, I dusted off the quinoa cookbook that I started working on back in 2013. Quinoa is a fantastic replacement for meat protein because it is a complete protein, meaning it supplies the body...