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Lower Cholesterol Naturally

By Kris Woods, PhD, RN, on May 4th, 2012

If you have been told by your doctor that your cholesterol is high, you may be interested to know that there are measures you can take without drugs to lower your cholesterol. High cholesterol is, indeed, a risk for heart disease. But, it’s not the cholesterol that’s the problem. Cholesterol is a marker [of sorts] for . . . → Read More: Lower Cholesterol Naturally

Comments are closed   Heart Disease, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Omega Fatty Acids, Stroke

Investing In Your Health

By Kris Woods, PhD, RN, on April 9th, 2012

Did you know that what you do today for your health can affect you for the rest of your life?  We know that DNA plays a major role in the development and health of every cell in our bodies.  We used to believe that DNA was something “we’re born with”, the genetic code couldn’t be altered.  We . . . → Read More: Investing In Your Health

Comments are closed   Health Politics

Managing Stress

By Kris Woods, PhD, RN, on March 23rd, 2012

Feeling a lot of stress lately?  Try these five simple changes that can help give you your life back!
 
1. Stress takes an enormous toll on our bodies and staying nutritionally fit is imperative in helping deal with stress on a mental, emotional, and physical level.  Eating foods high in protein is vital, as the body makes . . . → Read More: Managing Stress

Comments are closed   Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements

Fighting Off Winter Bugs

By Kris Woods, PhD, RN, on December 29th, 2011

While I like to believe that I am in relatively stable health (ie: no major illnesses or diseases), I found last year that I was getting frequent colds, in spite of the plethora of herbs I was taking.  Of course, being around adorable grandchildren who harbor germs like alley cats harbor fleas, I assumed catching anything . . . → Read More: Fighting Off Winter Bugs

Comments are closed   Essential Oils, Herbal Medicine   , , , ,  

The Many Messages of Pain

By Kris Woods, PhD, RN, on August 20th, 2011

I recently had a relative call me about some very disturbing symptoms she was experiencing.  “Every time I eat, I get terrible gas and bloating.  I burp a lot.  I think my gallbladder is acting up!”  She went on to describe the common symptoms associated with gallbladder inflammation:  pain radiating to her back, down her right . . . → Read More: The Many Messages of Pain

Comments are closed   Disease, Herbal Medicine, Pain Control

Radiation Preparation

By Kris Woods, PhD, RN, on March 21st, 2011

As most of you know, there is serious concern over Japan’s recent tragedy from a devastating earthquake and resulting Tsunami.  The death toll and missing persons count aside (as of today – about 27,000!), the radiation leaks from a damaged nuclear power plant is beginning to add to concerns that more illness and death will ensue.  . . . → Read More: Radiation Preparation

Comments are closed   Cancer, Nutrition, Toxins
 
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