Elson M. Haas MDSpring is a time to renew your relationship with all life, and to plan how you can grow even a little bit of your own food. A garden--whether it's a window box herb garden or an urban plot--can provide enlightened eating enrichment. Herbs in pots...
Sugar is found in so many foods that are now available in the modern grocery stores, in the form of refined cane sugar (including brown sugars) and high-fructose corn syrup. More natural sugars include honey, maple syrup, malt sugar, date sugar...
Eat a balanced diet of wholesome foods, focusing on high-nutrient and low-calorie foods--vegetables and whole grains, legumes, and some fresh fruits. Avoid Overeating and don't eat much after nightfall. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a...
Some of the practices you can include in your daily lifestyle to help improve your diet include some very simple tips that you can easily incorporate in your life, starting with taking the time to chew your food thoroughly to promote good digestion...
Keep a positive attitude toward life. Challenges are opportunities to improve your life. Learn to turn negatives into positives. Look up (not down) at life, and gather the enthusiasm you can. Create a regular exercise program that includes...
Hydration is the key to healthier travel! Drink water. It sounds simple, yet is often overlooked. Plane trips are dehydrating, and water keeps you healthy by cleansing toxins and hydrating tissues. Carry plenty of good (bottled spring) water with...
Some great tips for staying healthy during the summer season include staying cool and hydrated. Drink water, at least two to four cups (16-32 ounces) upon rising, and similar amounts if you are going out for activities and exercise. Carry water with...
Take a few minutes to identify the habits you wish to change. Do you pack a wholesome lunch, only to be distracted by fast or junk food places around your work? Do you provide healthy lunches for your kids, but at the end of the day find them...
There are some key aspects of foods' nutrition and healthfulness to consider when choosing healing foods - we want ones that are high in supportive nutrients and that are clear of toxic chemicals. Consuming foods as they are grown from Nature is...
Spring is the time for renewing your life - letting go of what you don't need (physical, mental, and emotional habits that undermine your health) and bringing in what you need anew (accepting positive health habits that will satisfy your soul). Take...
