An Alternative Approach to Treating and Preventing the Flu
by Frenesa K. Hall, MD 

As you all know, the flu season is upon us. The Avian Flu is reported to be coming but no one knows when. We hear about the flu vaccine to help prevent contracting the illness, but what else can be done to prevent it? And what can we do to help treat it if we get it?

I’ll tackle the second question first. What can we do to treat it? Currently the conventional medical world has little to offer that has significant efficacy. There has been a lot of stir about Tamiflu but here are the facts . . .

Fat and Famished?

by Terry Arden Pollock, MS

Contradiction? Loosen the definitions slightly, consider the facts below, and we’ll see that “Fat and Famished” is closely describing a state with which most Americans today are way too familiar.

Over-consumption.

For one thing, calories are ridiculously easy to come by.  Fast food outlets push double cheeseburgers, pizza joints deliver pepperoni specials 24-7, and supermarket shelves are crammed with immortal snacks for mindless munching. When we eat out, our plates are piled high...and it’s not easy to turn food down when it’s placed in front of us. These carbohydrates, proteins and fats make up the macronutrients – we need these in relatively large quantities. But not in super-ultra sizes…and not laced with monosodium glutamate and the like.

Learn Why We are Still "Famished" with All of this Food Available to Us . . .

Are Vitamins Really Effective?

by Frenesa K. Hall, MD

During the past few years, there has been great concern regarding nutritional supplements.  Countless claims surrounding safety, dosage, even the authenticity of brands echo across the media. Unfortunately, most people don’t even know what a vitamin or mineral actually does in the body. Once we understand their functions and how they impact our wellbeing, we can reasonably make informed decisions on how to integrate them into our dietary regimen.

Read about how vitamins work and how you can get the most out of them . . .

Could Personal Concierge Save You Time AND Money?
by Kym Smith, Xtra Pair of Hands, LLC
www.xtrapairofhands.net

A number of families are finding that they are better off financially, physically and emotionally if they hire someone to take care of the chores that are depleting their energy, time and resources. Both men and women, especially busy professionals caring for elderly parents are experiencing a major time crunch. 

With a limited amount of hours in a day, it can be a struggle to find time to simply enjoy life.

Determine if Person Concierge Could Save You Time and/or Money . . .