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Paying it forward
The other day, everyone in my drive-through line at a neighborhood Starbucks was paying it forward–paying for the order of the person in the car behind. It’s always fun to be both the recipient and the giver in these instances. It renews one’s sense of humanity and appreciation for simple kindnesses, and brings us face…
Read MoreGreen—it’s more than just a color
One of the big things to come out of Victoria Boutenko’s book, “Green Smoothie Revolution,” was the way the millennials (20-30 age group) embraced the green drink in this decade with gusto, preferring to sip their salads through a straw…even for breakfast! It’s something all those over 50-somethings somehow missed out on a fad that…
Read MorePain, pain, go away…! (And the Natural Factors connection.)
How do we make it stop? There seems to be intermittent pain everywhere these days. We can go to bed well; wake up in pain! Pain in degenerative joints. Back pain. Muscle pain. Headache pain. Carpal tunnel pain. Tendinitis pain. Bursitis pain. And on and on. We don’t need it. We don’t want it. So,…
Read MoreTea and Thee
Sixteen years ago, two British fellows by the name of Tim Westwell and Sebastian Pole decided (presumably over a cup of tea) to start an herbal tea company. Their collective dream was to familiarize people with the health benefits of medicinal-grade organic herbs so that all might enjoy a healthier, happier life. They named their…
Read MoreLet’s talk Tofurky!
GreenAcres has lots of vegetarian and vegan customers, so naturally we stock soy and non-dairy products for them, and we prepare RAW desserts and, in our stores that have delis, we offer house-made soups and menu items customers with food sensitivities can eat. Just as we aim to please our gluten-free customers, we embrace tofu…
Read MoreCold and flu: Now what do we do?
Here’s what the doctors and nurses on the WebMD website have to say: “Wash your hands!” It’s that simple. Clean your hands often and wipe down surfaces. You might be surprised where those flu germs are “hanging:” on banisters, on doorknobs, on railings, on shopping carts (!) They are everywhere. Doctors tell you to wash…
Read MoreMatt says: “Avoid these Top Five at any cost!”
It’s party-down time, and many of us let our guards down when it comes to wanting to satisfy that “Sweet Tooth” during November, December and the beginning of the New Year. But if you want to live longer, put way less strain on your heart and liver, and still enjoy an occasional sweet, you might…
Read MoreGiving thanks for the pilgrims making the journey to the new world
When we think of the pioneers who made the trek from much more established cities to the windy, dusty prairie of Kansas in covered wagons with only their most prized possessions and much determination, it’s just awe inspiring. It begs the question: Could we do the same today? And when we consider the people that…
Read MoreRelieving stress during the holidays
The election is finally over, but many are having trouble coping with the result. Also, there are those who have trouble keeping their emotions from spilling over during the holidays. Sometimes it’s the death of a loved one, or memories of Thanksgiving and Christmas have never resembled the ideal of what they “should be.” Dr.…
Read MoreLet a little sunshine in!
You might be surprised to learn that Vitamin D is not really a vitamin, but actually a hormone that affects nearly 3,000 of your 25,000 genes, making it a star player in your immune response. People who suffer from cancer, depression, bone diseases and more can look to Vitamin D deficiency as a probable cause.…
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