Natural Living
Neck, back or feet troubles? Try Topricin!
As we age, intervertebral discs may start to break down. The inner filling (a jelly-like substance) of fibrous cartilage may even start to bulge out, with nerve pain the result. That particular pain can start in the neck and travel down the spine, or it can start in the lower lumbar area and travel up…
Read MoreDid you know?
…that GreenAcres Market delis make everything from scratch in house every day? …that we use only all natural, organic or 100% grass-fed beef, free-forage pork, and free-range chicken? …that we use only sustainable fish, including wild-caught Irish and Scottish salmon, Atlantic cod, halibut, shrimp and tilapia? …that we use only free range, farm fresh eggs?…
Read MoreWill the EPA do its job?
The ongoing saga of Monsanto and its pesticides has not been resolved, and may not be anytime soon. The powerful lobbies in government continue to be a force working against us. Part of the problem is government partiality to corporate monies and part is the fact the men and women who are educating our politicians…
Read MoreThe Doctors are in!
Drs. Oz and Roisen practice what they preach. Most people interested in good health know the names of Dr. Michael Roisen, Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, and Dr. Mehmet Oz, popular host of the Dr. Oz TV show and an accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon, lecturer and author. The two doctors…
Read MorePaying 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 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…
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