Oct 10th 11 Posted by Karen Roth

GMOs we want to know!

We are on the verge of winning the fight to eradicate GMOs (Genetic Modified Organisms) from the U.S. food supply. A California ballot initiative has been launched that requests a mandatory GMO labeling requirement in place. This, one would hope, would result in nearly all U.S. food producers discontinuing the use of GMOs to avoid the embarrassment (and cost) of having to print GMOs on their labels. This... read more

Sep 20th 11 Posted by Karen Roth

eat your veggies rover!

So you’re having a hard time getting your kids to eat vegetables?  Well, maybe you can set a good example when feeding your dog. Dry food can be so boring for a dog and many people mix it with wet canned food which can get expensive and, quite honestly, isn’t so healthy for your pet. Try this.  Feed your dog pureed vegetables along with his/her dry food.  It’s something that will most likely be... read more

Aug 18th 11 Posted by Karen Roth

suffer from migraines?

Are you one of the estimated 40 million Americans who suffer from chronic headaches? Headaches are one of the leading causes of missed work or school. Maybe you’ve tried every over the counter remedy and even stronger prescriptions, but you still suffer. It may be connected to a hormone imbalance. Women who experience hormonal fluctuations often suffer with headaches or migraines just prior to the onset... read more

Jun 6th 11 Posted by Karen Roth

suncreen bad for dad?

Do you think you are doing something good for your self by using sunscreen?  Perhaps you have no idea that innocent white lotion you’re slathering on your face and body is disrupting the very function of your internal hormones.  Like all consumer products, some are good for you while others are potentially dangerous for your health and longevity. If your sunscreen contains OCTINOXATE, OXYBENZONE,... read more

Apr 26th 11 Posted by Karen Roth

hair & skin problems…think hormones!

Are you experiencing greater than normal hair growth in unwanted areas?  Or even more disturbing, are you experiencing hair loss?  Is your skin dull, dry, or sagging? Do you have more acne than a teenager? All of these conditions may be directly related to your hormones. When estrogen levels drop in a woman, her skin can start to sag and wrinkle. Estrogen is like the glue that holds it all together.... read more

Mar 4th 11 Posted by Karen Roth

breakfast made easy

Many people skip breakfast either because they are in a rush or they simply don’t like to eat in the morning. But skipping this important meal can throw off your blood sugar levels for the rest of the day, causing mood swings.  Eating breakfast can improve mood, memory and energy throughout the day. Eating breakfast means “breaking” the fast.  Eating after a good night’s sleep normalizes glucose... read more

Feb 3rd 11 Posted by Karen Roth

healthy chips? no way!

Everyone loves potato chips, and yes they are my guilty pleasure from time to time. Obviously the best potato chips are the ones you make at home, but really who has time for that?  Not me! Enter in my new favorite snack. Beanitos Bean Chips. These chips are corn free so they are low glycemic. And honestly Americans could cut back on all the corn products they eat. Most are empty calories like corn chips,... read more

Jan 7th 11 Posted by Karen Roth

kale-super winter food

I love shopping at the Farmer’s Markets this time of year. There are so many new vegetables available, many of which may intimidate most of us. In comes Kale. Looks simple, like lettuce, and it’s dark green which the brain says, “that’s got to be really good for me. But why? And how do I prepare it so that it actually tastes good?” First for the “why.” Well, with all the toxins surrounding... read more