In the documentary “Fed Up”, Katie Couric reports on the widespread health epidemic we are facing with obesity and diabetes and the role that our food industry plays in this. The fact that this important documentary is being played across the nation is good news. I highly recommend viewing it if you have the opportunity. Continue reading
Ten Steps Toward Greater Happiness and Health
Life is full of daily stressors that can interfere with feeling happy. We all experience challenges, but the habits that we develop can effectively arm us to better enjoy life. The following guide can increase one’s happiness and health.
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‘Active Release Technique’ provides safe, effective healing for common injuries
Active Release Technique, also known as ART, provides an effective alternative treatment for soft tissue and nerve damage injuries. Commonly treated injuries include plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow. These injuries are often treated by conventional medicine with steroid injections and surgeries, with long recovery times. The use of the targeted massage treatment known as ART can significantly shorten healing time for these injuries. Continue reading
Paleo and Weston Price diets Beat SAD diet for Nutrition
Several diets compete for followers in the holistic medicine world. There are devotees of vegan, vegetarian, Paleo, primal, raw primal, fruitarians and Weston Price. The Paleo and Weston Price Diet are two popular and important real food movements that share primary values, but also diverge in significant areas. Both are arguably far superior to the SAD or standard American diet followed by most Americans. Continue reading
Chocolate Chip Mint Meringue Cookies
I have fond memories of large Passover seders at my in law’s home in Kentucky when my children were young. It was a chance for my husband’s family to gather from around the country to celebrate this religious holiday and also have an informal family reunion. Our children loved playing with their cousins in the large, perfect sprawling yard with a creek running in the back, tire swings and swing set. My mother in law was a fabulous cook. She made a chocolate chip mint meringue cookie which was a favorite. Continue reading
The Power of Raw Foods to Heal
Recipes for raw dairy, fish and meat exist in almost every country. Their power to heal are well known in endemic cultures. Weston Price discovered that isolated groups thrived for centuries eating their local nutrient dense diets, included raw foods. Pottenger proved conclusively the power of raw food diets to ensure the health of generations of cats. Holistic practitioners today recognize the healing ability of raw foods. Continue reading
Chicken Soup
Chicken Soup for the Soul, Body and Mind
Traditional recipes for chicken soup are a true super food for the body, mind and spirit. Cooks from around the world have long recognized the healing properties of chicken soup for upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. There are recipes for chicken soup in almost every country including Mexico, Greece, China, Thailand, Germany, France and Turkey. Continue reading
Welcome to Holistic Health to Go
My New Blog
I have wanted to start this blog for over a year. I love to write, but was overwhelmed by the technical aspects of my own blog. I forged ahead because I have an overwhelming need to share what I believe is life saving health information. Yes, there are other websites and blogs out there, but I want to add my two cents to the conversation. The more voices that are raised and heard, the better it will be for those seeking important information on alternative health care and holistic nutrition. Continue reading