We rarely think of our bones until we are injured and we break one. Since our bones are the frame for our bodies, it makes sense that we eat so as to nourish our bones and keep them strong, so that we can engage in the activities of daily living.

If you have experienced a fracture, chances are, you will survive with little or no permanent damage especially if you are young, you are eating a healthful and balanced diet and the fracture is a simple one.

As We Age

When we are young bone health can be taken for granted, but, as we reach middle-age, or become overweight or menopausal, and the fracture is a compound fracture, we may still recover, but it might take more time, you might need surgery to repair the fracture and, it may just be a sign of a more serious condition called osteoporosis. Continue reading →

These days, cosmetic skin care procedures are growing more and more popular. Women often rely on medical procedures, like laser wrinkle removal, expensive facials, and other methods to enhance their skin health, not to mention the fact that they spend a ton of money on very expensive facial creams.

But, did you know that you can take of your skin by simply changing your diet?

Whole foods for instance, hold the key to long lasting skin health without the added costs of going under surgery or purchasing expensive creams and skin care products.

The consumption of whole foods not only promotes skin health, but, also allows the body to receive nourishment in a natural way. Continue reading →