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Charlotte Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event: March 21, 2015

Charlotte Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event: March 21, 2015

January 20, 2015

Charlotte Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event on March 21!   This is an annual event in Charlotte and shouldn’t be missed if you or anyone in your family has food sensitivities or allergies! You’ll get a chance to meet hundreds of vendors who manufacture food and personal care items that meet your needs….all allergy-friendly (gluten,…

Coconut Is A Super Food

Coconut Is A Super Food

January 16, 2015

the coconut. This tropical staple is loaded with many powerful fatty acids that give it a unique taste and an abundance of health enhancing benefits. Understanding The Ways To Consume Coconut The coconut tree is a member of the palm family and the coconut refers to the  fruit this tree produces.  Yes, a coconut is…

Where does fat go when you lose weight?

Where does fat go when you lose weight?

January 13, 2015

If you’re like most people you are hoping to start the New Year by losing a few pounds. However, did you ever stop to wonder just where those pounds go when you lose them? Turns out most experts don’t know either, and the answer may surprise you. Most people think that when we burn fat…

A Healthy Diet Doesn't Have To Be Boring!

A Healthy Diet Doesn't Have To Be Boring!

January 12, 2015

Secret To A Non-Boring Diet:  Variety “Variety is the spice of life!”  ~ famous quote from British poet, William Cowper Without variety, any diet can seem boring and restrictive….which may lead to the patient not following through the recommended time frame.   To keep variety in your diet, follow these tips for success: Be positive…

How To Buy The Right Honey

How To Buy The Right Honey

January 9, 2015

Regular Honey Sold In Grocery Stores (aka Fake Honey) Food Safety News did a searing investigation and found that 76% of the honey sold in grocery stores is treated with “ultra-filtration,” a process that not only removes impurities like wax, but also pollen traces. Taking all brands into consideration, generic brands were the most likely…

Your phone, computer, tablet, and TV cause insomnia

Your phone, computer, tablet, and TV cause insomnia

January 6, 2015

Do you like to play a little Candy Crush or surf Facebook before bed? Or maybe you’re vegging out in front of your giant LED television or reading a novel on your iPad. Then when you turn the lights off you toss and turn frustratingly into the wee hours of the morning, glancing constantly at…