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Posted on: August 18, 2020
Ever wonder what those date labels on the packages of food really means? This cursory explanation will help you. Best if used by: This date refers to product quality. Contents may still be okay to eat after this date. Use by: This date may refer to quality or safety. Products with these dates should either be […]
via Date Labels On Food Packages: 101 — Let’s Discuss Nutrition
Here are some good, short tips from Frieda at “Let’s Discuss Nutrition.” For example, what does the “best by” date mean on food labels? Take a look.
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This health news is shared by Nutrition Breakthroughs.
Date Labels On Food Packages: 101 — Let’s Discuss Nutrition
Posted on: May 31, 2020
We all have our own favourite ‘flu busters’, remedies we keep on hand to help as soon as a winter viral infection becomes evident. I’d like to suggest an extra tool for your kit: chicken soup. Yes, really. Chicken soup has such a strong reputation in easing cold symptoms that medical researchers with the University […]
via Chicken soup for colds and flu — Olwen Anderson Naturopath & Counsellor
Here’s a nice article from Olwen Anderson on chicken soup and it’s amazing, scientifically proven benefits for colds and flu.
Olwen gives a simple recipe for making chicken soup as well.
It is truly one of the best natural remedies of all time.
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This natural health news is shared by Nutrition Breakthroughs, a publisher of nutrition news and a supplier of natural remedies since 2002. Nutrition Breakthroughs makes Sleep Minerals II, the effective natural sleep aid with calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin D.
Chicken soup for colds and flu, from Olwen Anderson Naturopath
Posted on: May 19, 2020
Many of us living in this beautiful valley have a solid focus on nutrition for health: So we’ll seek out fresher locally grown and organic produce. Drive the extra mile to access grass-fed meats and wild caught seafood. We’ll even take the time to create stock from scratch. But one super-nutritious food with a repellent […]
via What offal can offer you — Olwen Anderson Naturopath & Counsellor
What is offal? It’s the internal organs of animals that we eat as food. Wow, you can easily say “yuck!” to this. BUT, these foods are proven to be the healthiest ones on the planet and the strongest, most condensed nutritional boosts to our health.
Olwen Anderson nail it in her article on this, so be sure to read it! Chicken liver pate is a delicious dip for veggies and beef liver and heart are very supportive of the health of these corresponding organs in our bodies.
Better nutrition leads to stronger muscles, healthier organs, better sleep and a more positive outlook on life.
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This natural health news is shared by Nutrition Breakthroughs, a publisher of nutrition news and supplier of natural remedies since 2002. Nutrition Breakthroughs makes Sleep Minerals II, the effective natural sleep aid with calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin D.
What offal can offer you — Olwen Anderson Naturopath & Counsellor
Posted on: May 10, 2020
I usually put off the unpleasant task of unclogging the bathroom sink until it is so clogged that the water sits inside the sink because it can no longer squeeze through the foul collection of dirt and hair (I don’t recommend that you wait this long). When this happens, I am tempted to run to […]
via DIY: A Natural Way To Unclog Your Drain — Inspiration for Wellness
Here’s a quick tip on how to unclog the bathroom drain — it’s some good advice. The “Inspiration for Wellness” blog has gotten a neat do it yourself way to unclog the drain from the Environmental Working Group EWG).
This is especially valuable coming from the EWG, as they do regular research and studies on chemicals and contaminants in our cleaning products, foods, and the environment. Several of the most popular drain cleaning products have ingredients that are damaging to our health.
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This natural health news is shared by Nutrition Breakthroughs, a publisher of nutrition news and supplier of natural remedies since 2002. Nutrition Breakthroughs makes Sleep Minerals II, the effective natural sleep aid with calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin D.
DIY: A Natural Way To Unclog Your Drain — Inspiration for Wellness
Posted on: May 9, 2020
Got pesky dark circles? Find out how to brighten them!
via How To Brighten Your Dark Circles — Healthy Living With James
This is a short, but well-written and helpful article. Both women and men with dark circles under their eyes would like to brighten them up somehow and look younger and more refreshed. Here are some natural remedies and tips on how to do that.
James mentions the importance of getting some good sleep to minimize dark circles. If getting to sleep is difficult for you, try some absorbable forms of calcium and magnesium before bed, such as those in Sleep Minerals II from Nutrition Breakthroughs.
How To Brighten Your Dark Under-Eye Circles: Healthy Living With James
Posted on: May 1, 2020
It might surprise you to learn that vitamins are a relatively recent discovery. Only in the last hundred years or so has our understanding of these food constituents developed. Even today our knowledge about nutrition and the optimum diet is still developing. Prior to the discovery of vitamins the accepted theory was that as long […]
via Discovering Why Fresh Is Best – The Hard Way — Olwen Anderson Naturopath & Counsellor
This is a most interesting article from Olwen Anderson, Nutritionist and Naturopath. She discusses some various ways of eating and experiments that have been made — and she gives some advice on which particular foods should always be included in our diets to support good health and a long life.
* What’s more important: taking vitamin supplements or eating certain types of foods?
* What should we keep in mind about diets that exclude several food groups?
* Find out in this article!
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This natural health news is shared by Nutrition Breakthroughs, a publisher of nutrition news and a supplier of natural remedies since 2002. Nutrition Breakthroughs makes Sleep Minerals II, the effective natural sleep aid with calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin D.
Discovering Why Fresh Is Best – The Hard Way: Olwen Anderson Naturopath & Counsellor
Posted on: April 27, 2020
By Kristen Rogers, CNN April 24, 2020. (CNN)Face masks can be unexpectedly complicated, especially for those who are new to wearing them. Navigating which ones you should buy and understanding who they protect, figuring out if you can reuse them and how to get your little ones to wear them are daunting tasks. Social distancing […]
via All Your Questions about How to Wear a Face Mask — Answered — ginnyent
Here’s a helpful, timely article shared by Ginnyent on their WordPress blog. It’s from CNN Health and it gives some good knowledge and tips for:
Why to use face masks
How to use face masks
How to clean face masks
Which ones can be laundered
Which ones don’t need laundering and how to keep them clean
It’s a good read at these particular times.
Some other great advice at this “stay at home” time would be to eat healthy foods, get out into the sun each day, get some exercise, and make sure you’re getting enough sleep to feel energetic and bright. All these things will keep your immune system strong.
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This health news is shared by Nutrition Breakthroughs, a publisher of nutrition news and a supplier of natural remedies since 2002. Nutrition Breakthroughs makes Sleep Minerals II, the effective natural sleep aid with calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin D.
All Your Questions on How to Wear a Face Mask: Answered by CNN Health
Posted on: April 21, 2020
Importance of Staying Hydrated and How Much Water You Should Be Drinking Staying hydrated means taking in fluids. Drinking fluids especially water is important for your body. Your body needs water mainly because water makes up about 60% of your body. However, apart from maintaining that balance, there are numerous benefits to staying hydrated: Improve […]
Here’s a nicely written article by Jessie Anne on the vital functions that water performs in our body.
It discusses what happens when we exercise, and also how the heart and muscles in particular benefit from good quantities of water.
In addition, there is an article about the benefits of water on the Nutrition Breakthroughs blog which includes studies on weight loss and headache relief:
https://www.nutritionbreakthroughs.com/2018/09/12/health-benefits-of-water-weight-loss-headache-relief-detoxification/
This natural health news is shared by Nutrition Breakthroughs, a publisher of nutrition news and a supplier of natural remedies since 2002.
Nutrition Breakthroughs makes Sleep Minerals II, the effective natural sleep aid with calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin D, and also Joints and More, which contains scientifically proven MSM for joint relief, arthritis, aches and pains, stronger hair, better nails, and more energy.
Importance of Staying Hydrated With Water: Home – Health – Happiness, by Jessie Anne
Posted on: April 10, 2020
“Tech Neck” is a term given to headaches and spasms you can get from too much hunching. While working from home at this time, it is crucial for proper ergonomics to be taken seriously and avoid low back and neck issues. Here are some tips from my chiropractor. GET OFF THE COUCH Although it might […]
via Today’s COVID-19 Practical Tip: Avoiding Tech Neck — olderfatterhappierdotcom
Here’s a post that shares some very helpful, proven tips for keeping strong and pain-free while working at the computer, now that we’re spending a lot more time at home.
Take note of the suggestions for how to position the computer screen, keyboard and mouse, and also the good tips about taking breaks.
In addition to this post, other good suggestions would be to get outside for a walk, take “eye” breaks to look away from the screen every 10 minutes or so, and make sure you get a good night’s sleep. For any trouble sleeping, calcium and magnesium are natural remedies that can do wonders to relax the body and help with good rest.
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This natural health news is shared by Nutrition Breakthroughs, a publisher of nutrition news and a supplier of natural remedies since 2002. Nutrition Breakthroughs makes Sleep Minerals II, the effective natural sleep aid with calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin D.
Today’s COVID-19 Practical Tip: Avoiding Tech Neck — olderfatterhappierdotcom
Posted on: April 6, 2020
During these challenging times, one can’t help but wonder how effective vitamins are in boosting the immune system against the novel coronavirus or even influenza. Here is an interesting and short interview with Dr. Aisha Terry of George Washington University. It’s one doctor’s opinion, but nonetheless, it offers some good common sense advice without all […]
via Will Vitamins Protect You Against COVID-19? — Let’s Discuss Nutrition
This an interesting article from “Let’s Discuss Nutrition” that discusses which vitamins are known to help strengthen our immunity and also our lung health. A doctor is interviewed and gives their opinion on it.
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On another note about minerals, the University of Bristol in England discovered that calcium is the first trigger in the process of how immunity is activated in the body. A flash of calcium spreads like a wave in order to attract immune cells to where they need to be.
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This natural health news is shared by Nutrition Breakthroughs, a publisher of nutrition news and a supplier of natural remedies since 2002. Nutrition Breakthroughs makes Sleep Minerals II, the effective natural sleep aid with calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin D.
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