Are Cell Phones Dangerous?

June 1, 2008

By johnmac

I had planned to write this month’s tip on the topic of organic foods – what organic means, what foods are most important to buy organic and where to shop for locally grown organic foods; however, after watching CNN’s Larry King Live Show on Tuesday Ma …

Probiotics and Gut Health

May 1, 2008

By johnmac

In the natural health field, the phrase “death begins in the colon” is often heard. The health of the gut is critical to overall health and well being. This is due to the fact that a significant amount of the body’s immune cells are in the intestine; t …

Dry Skin Brushing and Detox

April 1, 2008

By johnmac

At this time of year, I am frequently asked about the effectiveness of various detoxification products and protocols. It is definitely a good idea to do some spring cleaning of the body (mind and soul too!); however, before undertaking a detox program, …

Sprouting

March 1, 2008

By johnmac

With giant piles of snow all around us, it’s hard to believe that the month that kicks off spring is finally here…but it is! I love spring! I can’t wait to walk through my yard to see how many of my tulip and daffodil bulbs have survived the winter, …

Chocolate

February 1, 2008

By johnmac

The month of February brings us Valentine’s Day. One of the most popular Valentine’s gifts is the traditional heart-shaped box of chocolates. Ironically, in addition to the long-standing Valentine’s connection between hearts and chocolate, there is a m …

Weight Management

January 1, 2008

By johnmac

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that it’s 2008 – and that it’s that time of year again for making resolutions. Not surprisingly, most New Year’s resolutions are health-related, with losing weight being one of the most popular. Unfortunately, many …

Pomegranates

December 1, 2007

By johnmac

The pomegranate is an ancient fruit originating from Persia.  Its name is derived from the Latin words pomum (apple) and granatus (seeds).  Indeed the pomegranate is an apple of many seeds – and many legends!  It is mentioned frequently in the Bible, G …