Got Cold Sores? Stop and PREVENT Them!

You feel the tingle on your lip, you stop what you are doing and race to the mirror to look for hints of a cold sore. You can’t see anything yet but it’s coming- a big, gross and unsightly cold sore. Your stomach fills with dread as you think of what you will be missing…

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Don’t Feed the Monsters! 10 Treats with No Tricks

The doorbell rings as the streetlights come on. It keeps ringing and the dogs are barking. Who is on the other side of the door? Is it a princess, a super hero or a monster looking for sugar? As you rush to the door, you grab the bowl of treats. You reach for the door…

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Sugar’s Bitter Aftertaste

Obesity rates are on the rise and American health is on the decline. It’s not the fat in our diet it’s the sugar. For the average diet 25 grams of sugar is the recommended daily limit for added sugar yet Americans consume 126 grams of sugar each day. That’s the equivalent of 32 teaspoons. That…

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My Crystal Ball Tells Me Your Frappuccino is Making You Sick

I’m kidding – I don’t have a crystal ball but that Frappuccino from your favorite coffee chain, is making you sick. This week, they came out with a Crystal Ball Frappuccino that is supposed to be a fun, sweet drink and it’s only available for a short time. That’s a way to spur you to…

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Soda Vs Diet Soda: Which is Better?

“Looks like you’re having a party!” says one woman to another as I pass them in front of a display of soda on sale at the grocery store. “No, it’s just for me,” says the other who has a cart full of cases of soda. “I love my sugar water but at least it’s not…

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