Discover the Secrets of Good health

Not much that grows in our garden is available for picking in the spring. The first sign that the summer season is upon us and the parade of glorious fruit is about to begin is when the boysenberries ripen on their vines. The berries are ripe and juicy now, and the deepest shade [...]

Dear Heather,
I was listening to the radio this morning and there was a lady on there talking about lymphatic massage.

Today I decided to add another category to this blog, stupid diet products! As I write and research I am coming across more and more weight loss products that fall into this category. Tomorrow I’ll be writing about another one, you’ll have to stay tuned for that.

The UltraSimple Diet is a new book from Dr Mark Hyman, author of the bestseller UltraMetabolism.
UltraSimple is a 7 day program that seeks to address toxicity and inflammation. Hyman believes that these two factors are the reason why many people struggle with obesity.
Here is a rundown of the diet:
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New guidelines for pediatricians and other health professionals recommend that doctors need to start using the term â??Obesityâ? when referring to or talking to overweight children and their parents.
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This is a clipping from a newspaper advertisement (from 1924).
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Remember when I asked if you were a stroller mom a few months ago? Well, attention all stroller moms, tomorrow, moms across America will be strolling a few million miles to illustrate the importance of fitness and exercise to their kids.

Fresh, green salads are always a popular option for people that have decided to lose weight and introduce themselves to better eating habits. However, just because there is lettuce in a bowl doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily good for you. What you put on your salad may actually make you gain weight. [...]