Life Strategies for the Ages

BEFORE A BREATH: 12 months leading to birth At birth most of the quality and longevity of our health have been predetermined by genetics and nutrition (preconception and prenatal). Studies have shown that the quality and quantity of micronutrients provided at these times is critical to normal development. Early nutritional status lays down the foundation…read more

The Risk and Benefit Matrix

  Living a heart healthy lifestyle means looking at human behavior as it relates to nutrition and the manageable risk factors for heart disease.  We are all human. This subjects us to being vulnerable to physical and emotional needs. It seems so simple, doesn’t it?  Eat right, exercise and control those urges that you know are ”…read more

The 4 W’s of Heart Disease: Who, What, Where & Why

Q: Who gets heart disease? A:Women, men, black, white, Asian, and Latino. People from all socioeconomic backgrounds and geographic environments. In certain instances, such as women over 35 who smoke and take birth control or men who have multiple risk factors, the likelihood of developing heart disease is increased by up to ten times. Heart…read more