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Vitamin D and Your Health If you guessed Vit. D pat yourself on the back or take a bow! That’s right the ‘Sunshine Vitamin’ is especially important this time of year, not that it isn’t important at other times of the year. The reason? If you live anywhere that gets cold you are likely to […]
Desk Ergonomics& Exercise A well designed workstation can work in your favor to prevent extra micro-stress that a person with a desk job experiences. Keep moving! Remember movement is a required nutrient for our body. 1. Adjust your chair so that your hips are flexed at between 90 and 120 degrees. If your feet are […]
If you are picking and choosing when (or when not) to buy organic, here are two lists that can make the decisions easier. The Dirty Dozen – **Buy Organic** 1. Apples 2. Celery 3. Sweet Bell Peppers 4. Peaches 5. Strawberries 6. Nectarines – Imported 7. Grapes 8. Spinach 9. Lettuce 10. Cucumbers 11. […]
Dr. Thiele’s Top 5 Health Tips 1.) Eat Food from Mother Earth. Organic, raw, and unprocessed is best. Mostly veggies and fruits. Avoid “food” that is processed, genetically modified, sprayed with chemicals, full of antibiotics and hormones, and grown on nutrient depleted soil. Reduce dairy and grain consumption…yes, even whole grains. Choose grass-fed meat, […]
What are they and what do they do? You may have heard of Omega 3 Fatty Acids (a.k.a. Fish Oils) by now and you may have heard a bit about Omega 6 Fatty Acids, but you might not be clear on what they are and why they are important. Most importantly you might not […]
8 Foods That Food Experts Won’t Eat Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals–and simple swaps for a cleaner diet and supersized health. Experts from different areas of specialty explain why they won’t eat these eight foods. Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and […]