By Lisa Egan How do you deal with challenging experiences? Do you allow failures to interfere with the pursuit of your goals? Or, do you see adversity as an opportunity for growth and positive change? Do you bounce back? Or do you fall apart? In…
By Lisa Egan As more people seek safe, natural remedies for health concerns – and as more states legalize medical cannabis – interest in cannabidiol (commonly known as “CBD”) is growing. In case you don’t know much about CBD and how it works, here’s a summary: CBD is…
By Lisa Egan As more people seek natural remedies for health problems – and as more states legalize medical marijuana – interest in cannabidiol (commonly known as “CBD”) is growing. It’s about time because CBD is a fascinating compound that has tremendous therapeutic value. The list of…
By Lisa Egan By now, you probably have heard the great news: President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law, which legalizes industrial hemp. The new bill defines industrial hemp to include “all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers” of industrial hemp. This…
By Lisa Egan Natural disasters like hurricanes, Nor’easters, and winter storms can cause you to be stuck in your home for days (or even weeks) on end – and stuck eating whatever you currently have stashed in your pantry and freezer. Normally, enough notice is…
By Lisa Egan I will never forget the day I had my first migraine. I was 25 years old and was a teacher. It was a sunny day, and I looked out of the classroom window and suddenly, a strange visual disturbance began. It was…
By Lisa Egan Many people have heard of frankincense because it has a long history in myth and folk medicine, especially in India and in African countries. In the Bible, frankincense is one of three gifts that the wise men offered to the infant Jesus, possibly because…
By Lisa Egan During the darker and colder months of fall and winter, it is tempting to hunker down in our warm homes with big blankets and comfort food. Who doesn’t want to cozy up with a big cup of hot tea, comfy slippers, and…
By Lisa Egan At best, stress can interfere with your happiness and productivity. At worst, stress can be a slow killer: It can adversely affect your immune, cardiovascular, neuroendocrine, and central nervous systems, especially when it is experienced chronically. Avoiding stress entirely is impossible. Many of…
By Lisa Egan You likely already keep a supply of basics like vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, and grains in your freezer. Some items keep better in the freezer than others, as you’ve probably noticed by now. However, there some items that can be frozen that…
By Lisa Egan If you are interested in natural remedies, chances are you are familiar with aloe vera. Maybe you have used it after you’ve had too much sun, or you keep a tube of gel in your first aid kit for burns and wound care. But…
By Lisa Egan It is currently hurricane season for the Atlantic and Pacific regions of the United States. As I write this article, Hurricane Florence is a Category 3 storm with the potential to reach Category 4 status. As of now, the storm has an uncertain path,…
By Lisa Egan It claims the lives of hundreds of unsuspecting victims every year and makes thousands more seriously ill. This invisible killer is odorless, colorless, and tasteless – and strikes without warning. Everyone – yes, including you and your family, and even your pets…
By Lisa Egan, Ready Nutrition You’ve likely got a nice supply of canned goods in your pantry and food storage inventory, but how long do those products truly last? Will they still be safe to eat when a disaster arises and you need to start…
By Lisa Egan On March 11, 2011, a major earthquake in Japan and the tsunami that followed disabled the power supply and cooling of three Fukushima Daiichi reactors, causing a nuclear accident. The disaster – commonly known as ” Fukushima” – was the most significant nuclear incident…
By Lisa Egan “Sugar causes diseases: unrelated to their calories and unrelated to the attendant weight gain. It’s an independent primary-risk factor. Now, there will be food-industry people who deny it until the day they die, because their livelihood depends on it.” – Dr. Robert Lustig **** In…
By Lisa Egan I admit it: I’m a little bit addicted to the stuff. I know it’s terrible for my health, but sometimes I need a fix. And…the more I have, the more I want. I used to believe that I was weak…that I simply lacked…
By Lisa Egan What’s with all the produce recalls lately? Recently, lettuce growers in California announced a major lettuce recall due to an E.coli outbreak. It seems food recalls are a news staple these days. In fact, the CDC estimates that 1 in 6 Americans gets sick…
By Lisa Egan Feared at best and considered a useless, disposable nuisance at worst, bees are among the most underappreciated creatures on the planet. That’s a shame because our very existence relies on the tiny buzzing creatures. We’ve known for years that bee populations all across North America…
By Lisa Egan For several years now, gluten has been the subject of much debate, discussion, and disagreement. Grocery stores and restaurants now offer a plethora of gluten-free products and meals. You might have friends or family members who avoid gluten. Perhaps you follow a gluten-free…
