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That was easy...?

I love the Staples slogan..."That was Easy."  Many things in life sound easy, but are in fact really hard to do. 

Milk...contributing to weight gain and Diabetes?

I was counseling a diabetes patient the other day who was struggling and couldn't seem to get their blood sugar down. 

Freedom and joy on the inside.

There once was a darling little girl. Because she was cute and sociable with other people, she was the center of attention and adored by her family and their friends.

Birth Control Pills can Cause Depression

Birth control pills deplete levels of certain B vitamins, especially folate, which contributes to depression AND anxiety. Birth control pills aren't the only culprits.  Hormone Replacement Therapy and peri-menopause can both deplete these crucial B vitamins.

Word of Wisdom Blog - Implications Today

I have been wanting to write this blog for a long time. This isn't some doctrinal essay, it is Amy's interpretation (with backup from modern prophets and apostles) of an often ignored part of the Word of Wisdom (Doctrine and Covenants Section 89).

Eating Healthy-Are you succeeding?

Think you eat pretty healthy?  You may still not be getting the nutrients your need.

Chronic fatigue and bacteria

Some researchers have demonstrated that chronic fatigue patients have less diverse bacteria.

The Greater Good?

Statin drugs for cholesterol...the debate is ongoing, and interesting, and enraging all at the same time.

Is This HeartBurn Medication Safe?

What are proton pump inhibitors?  Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) lower the amount of acid in the stomach.   They are meant for short-term use (less than 3 months).  When used longer than 3 months, they have been associated with serious problems.

Who doesn't love Chocolate?

Dark chocolate is rich in anti-oxidants (It protects your cells from the damage of everyday life).  It has shown beneficial effects on cardiovascular health and post-exercise markers.