You Snooze, You Lose

I mention sleep from time to time because it is so important to your well-being.  Studies are finding that inadequate sleep can trigger a slew of health conditions.  These days, people are cramming more and more things to do into their days, but there are only so many...

The Good News About Probiotics

If you’re reading this blog, chances are good you’ve heard of probiotics. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that are known for supporting digestive and immune health. From my perspective, probiotics are as important as a daily multivitamin and have many healing...

Hooray for Bacteria!

Okay, so maybe it isn’t a headline you expect to see very often, but lately things are changing, and I say they’re definitely changing for the better. More and more people are becoming aware of the vast numbers of microscopic bacteria living inside their bodies, and a...

Bacteria in Bottled Water

Sure, those nifty plastic bottles are convenient, but when’s the last time you actually stopped to think about what’s in your bottled water? Not only is it usually as contaminated (or more) with harmful chemicals as tap water, and its damage to the environment is...