Don’t throw out that Avocado Seed! There are many health and beauty benefits to eating the avocado seed. I know it sounds strange. You are most likely thinking, how in the world would I do that? It’s easy. Boil your seed to eliminate the tannins. Place it in a high-powered food processor. Use 1-2 teaspoons in a smoothie or sauce and save the rest in a plastic container with … READ MORE
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a comprehensive scientific report on honey bee health. The report states that there are multiple factors playing a role in honey bee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure. “There is an important link between the health of American agriculture and the health of our honeybees for our country’s … READ MORE
You may already know that when you feel good you look better. Your inner beauty can be achieved by finding the balance of ph levels, hormones and detoxifying your body. I would like to share some information with you about treatments that can help you to find that desired balance. Foot Reflexology is a deeply relaxing form of accupressure, kneading and massage that assists the body naturally to find … READ MORE
Multi-tasking is a bit over-rated – at least in my opinion. How about you? I often find myself wrapped up in trying to get a bunch of things finished and wind up less productive because I am just jumping from one thing to another. Having a bath and beauty skin care line really proved to me how crazy and overwhelmed I can get trying to multi-task. Making products, trying … READ MORE
Written by Dr. Pete Zemo, WOC Fitness During the recent cold weather I have talked to many members at our gym with U.R.I.s (colds). During our discussions I ask what they are doing for it (my specialty when in active practice was E.N.T.). Distressingly, many of them told me they went to their medical doc, were told they had ‘sinusitis’ and were given an antibiotic. With the growing overuse … READ MORE
The appearance of veins can make you not want to expose your legs. At some time in their lives, 50% of all women experience vein disease, but by understanding the causes you can prevent some of it from occurring. What happens is that the vein valves become weak or damaged, causing the blood to collect and get backed up, which makes the vein larger and can eventually become varicose. … READ MORE
“When school lets out, millions of low-income children no longer get a healthy breakfast or lunch, but the USDA’s summer meals program helps to fill that gap and is an invaluable investment in the future of America’s children,” said Tom Vilsack, Agriculture Secretary. “Poor nutrition during the summer months can have a negative impact on a child’s health, as well as their academic performance during the school year. Communities … READ MORE
“It’s not magic,” Diane Davis-Hayes says. “But it might appear that way to some.” Davis-Hayes, Director of the Medical Laboratory Science Program at Salisbury University, is talking about the laboratory results that appear on the screen for health care staff at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. The results are critical to the diagnosis and treatment of patients at the Medical Center. With their reliable appearance when needed, it … READ MORE
Each year on April 22nd, teams of eco-friendly individuals and community members combine efforts to support Mother Earth. April 22nd is Earth Day; a day known globally as International Mother Earth Day across the world. Earth Day is celebrated in more than 192 countries every year. Locally, several organizations, businesses, and people are doing their best to take care of our environment. We’re put together a list of ways … READ MORE
Lucky Girl’s newest product, the All-In-One Wash is the perfect choice for busy people on the go, or for those of you who just want to keep things simple and easy. Here are just some of the many benefits of this fantastic new product: It’s multiple purposes are for facial cleansing, and it also functions as a hair shampoo and body wash. It’s all-natural and sulfate free, making it … READ MORE
Article contributed by Gwenn Garland, Community Relations & Marketing Specialist at Peninsula Regional Medical Center Free skin cancer screenings will be held soon at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center to coincide with the national observance of Melanoma Monday and Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Appointments are required, and will be taken from April 15-19 from 8 am. to noon. To schedule an … READ MORE
We are all thrilled the sun is finally shining and mother nature seems to have woken up from her long slumber. As much as we may be jumping for joy to get outside and feel the rays of sunshine beating down upon us, it’s important to remember that there can be some unpleasant side effects if we don’t protect our skin. Aside from premature aging and the real concern … READ MORE
Article from the Town of Berlin, MD Take Pride in Berlin Week 2013 starts on Saturday, April 20th, from 8:30 – 12 pm with the Annual Clean-Up Day. Clean-Up Day, sponsored by the Berlin Parks Commission and Grow Berlin Green, has been an ongoing springtime rite in Berlin when volunteers gather in our town parks, downtown and nature areas to spruce up after winter’s inactivity. Lots of volunteers are … READ MORE