Can a Pet Make Your Family Healthier?

on Thursday, 01 July 2010. Written by Patricia Hoen

Puppies

Having animals in your house can make you and your family healthier! Recent studies show that when children grow up with a furred animal in their home  their risk for allergies and asthma decreases by at least 13%. Why? Because your animals track in bacteria and other dirt, having the effect of actually strengthening the immune system in your children. Children with animals in their homes have higher concentrations of immune system chemicals which makes them less likely to become sick or develop long-term allergies.

One Super Summer Salad

on Monday, 28 June 2010. Written by Lea Chapman Szymanski

Summer Salad

Welcome back to It’s All Health! Now that summer is in full swing I have been looking for a light, refreshing salad that is 100% healthy and 100% delicious. I have found it! I am excited to share with you a recipe I created a few days ago and have had every night for dinner since then. It is called Lea’s Summer Salad.

In my quest for the perfect summer salad I knew I had to come up with the perfect dressing, since that is what makes or breaks a salad. My goal for this salad dressing is to steer clear of store bought, processed dressings. I wanted to create something completely homemade with no oils or vinegar that would just bring together flavors of the summer in one beautiful, delicious package....

How About a Little Sun on the Beach?

on Thursday, 01 July 2010. Written by Patricia Hoen

Beach

Go to the beach! In most places, the beach is a fun, free and healthy activity for the whole family. We now know that too much time in the sun isn't good for us, but as long as you put sunscreen on and stay hydrated, there are other health benefits to being at the beach.

Despite the warnings, some sun is good for you. Sunlight activates vitamin D in your body and helps to alleviate depression - especially for people with seasonal depression.

The Real Causes of Arthritis

on Monday, 28 June 2010. Written by Patricia Hoen

Arthritis X-ray

Cartilage is the bone-like stuff that is in your nose and ears. Healthy joints have the same material around them to absorb the pressure of your bones pounding or rubbing together. Arthritis is caused when this cartilage is worn down, therefore creating extra pressure on your joints. This can happen in several different ways. You may just be experiencing the woes of years of hard work, or a general breakdown of cartilage over time. Arthritis can also manifest as a result of a broken bone. In other cases, arthritis may be indicative of an autoimmune disease or an infection, where your body or a foreign bacteria or virus is attacking your cartilage.

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