An Easier Form of CPR
February 28th, 2010According to Mayo Clinic, there is a new version of CPR that can be done on anyone who isn’t a drowning victim.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Weekly Bulletin
February 28th, 2010This is a voluntary recall of OneTouch SureStep Test Strips. If you use the these strips, please contact your provider. This notice says that you can use the strips; and, it’s best to err on the side of caution.
FDA’s weekly press synopsis
January 28th, 2010By Amy Cook Porter Okay, I can never resist writing about the obvious, especially if the information comes from a legitimate source and who better to comment on than the the FDA’s weekly press synopsis. Fresh on their website: Effects of Switching from Whole to Low-Fat/Fat-Free Milk in Public Schools – New York City, 2004-2009www.cdc.gov/media/mmwrnews/2010/n100128.htm#2 [...]
Find Local Food in the Colorado Winter
January 28th, 2010Presented by: Michele E. Mukatis One of the most common questions I field is, “How do you eat local in the winter in Colorado?” The answer, while not simple, is that it can be done. I choose to use what I need and supplementwith produce that I’ve frozen from the harvest season and there are [...]
USDA Issues Supplemental Proposed Rule for Nutrition Labeling of Single Ingredient Products
December 23rd, 2009(This is a very informative article from the USDA. Hope it will keep us all better informed Editor’s Note) Rule Would Help Families Make Healthier Food Choices WASHINGTON, December 18, 2009 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced that it will solicit further public comments on the [...]
The United Nations Climate Change Conference
December 5th, 2009The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark begins December 7 through the 18th. In anticipation of the conference, developing countries are making their stances on their percentage decrease and the 2020 deadline. Upset that the industrial countries are not commitmenting equally. What will happen during this Conference, is anyone’s quess. Since this [...]
Seven Steps to Less Stress, More Joy
December 4th, 2009By Joy Heartsong The time between Thanksgiving and New Years is the most stressful 6 weeks of the year. Some say it has to do with the lack of sunshine. I believe it has to do with familial stress and money. Joy Heartsong is one of my favorite energy workers and energy movers. Her [...]
The Flu
December 4th, 2009By Sherry Dell, CN Shopping at the mall, sugar-fied diets and holiday cheer, all make for stress and close proximity to germs. In this month’s article from Sherry Dell she gives 5 tips to maximize your health – from drinking water to changing your diet. Yes, food does help or hurt your body. Read [...]
FDA Alert on Contaminated Pet Treats
November 23rd, 2009To some of us our pets are like our children.When there are recalls or alerts about pet food or pet treats we want to know. This is an alert from the FDA on Pig Ears and Beef Hooves. If you have any made by these companies please don’t feed them to your pet, dispose of [...]
Deconstructing the Omegas
November 2nd, 2009by Michele E. Mukatis Seasonal availability of foods exists fora reason. Each food’s nutritional components promote seasonal health.For instance, bitter greens help you cleanse and are more readily available in the spring when your body needs to clean out after the sluggishness of winter. If you find yourself always hungry, it may be due to [...]
