Cosmeceutical a new word in beauty

When you hear the word cosmeceutical what do you think of?  If you are like me you thought of two words, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.  However you may see the term recognized more with the natural ingredients than with synthetic (man-made) ingredients. Janet Poveromo with Vitamin Retailer Magazine defines them this way, “Cosmeceuticals – Topical beauty products that contain active ingredients or technologies...

Alkaline Water

There is an old saying “it must be in the water” and although it may refer to many things, for residents of Seymour, Seiverville, South Knoxville, and surrounding areas it refers to high pH balanced alkaline ionized water. What these residents know that you may not is that water with a high pH, is in many ways, more beneficial thanregular tap or well water. The water I am referring to is Alkaline High pH Ionized...

Healthy Vitamins for Your Heart

This weekend millions of people will be celebrating the love they have for each other; but did you know that this month is also American Heart Month.  According to the American Heart Association’s website, “Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation’s No. 1 killer.”  While you know that diet and exercise are key elements in preventing these diseases, you may not realize that there are...

Healthy Weight Loss Support Part 2

In the last article we started discussing how to meet your goals of losing weight in the new year.  Here are a few more suggestions.  Watch what you put in your mouth.  You might be surprised how a simple thing like counting your calories and carbs each day can help you maintain your proper weight.  Olympians, muscle builders, and professional athletes are all on strict diets where they must count calories and watch what...

Healthy Weight Loss Support Part 1

So, it’s the middle of January.  Have you made a pact with yourself to start losing weight by dieting and exercising daily?  Well, whether you have kept your pact, broken it, or still haven’t made one yet; we hope to help with a few tips. Purpose within yourself to truly want to better your life.  You might be motivated by knowing that the Lord wants you to be healthy. Having a healthy body cannot be forced on...

Three Steps To Wellness

In today’s society, many desire “wellness”, but many also feel that they are unable to achieve true wellness in many aspects of their lives. Many people feel that there are too many difficult lifestyle modifications and choices for them to incorporate the concept of wellness into their lives. We live in an age where wellness has many meanings. Many people only attribute wellness with general good health. Many...