Author Archives: Joyce Priddy

Different types of body thermometers and how to use them

There are four different types of body thermometers that are popular. They are the standard mercury, the digital thermometers, strip thermometers and ear thermometers. All are very useful when taking your body temperature. The standard mercury thermometer requires that you shake it prior to use. You then place the silver end under the tongue, under…

How physical and mental health affect each other in older adults

Happiness helps the body to heal. The power of positive attitude greatly affects the well being of the body. The spirit, body and mind are all connected with one another. It is through this connection that the body can heal faster and the mind can stay alert and active throughout the senior years. Depression makes…

Herbs that stop the flow of breast milk

Swollen breasts full of milk are very painful. All you want is relief. Hearing a baby cry on the television can make your milk drop. Seeing a baby commercial can make it drop. Shoot thinking about it can make it drop. There is some relief though that you can get from herbs to help stop…

Healthy Walnuts Good for Healthy Eating

Walnuts are good for healthy eating. These nuts are high in antioxidants. It is important to have antioxidants in your diet because it helps to buildup your immune system. The better your immune system, the healthier your body will be over all. You can use walnuts to help fight off colds. Why? Because of all…

Use the Sunny Weather for Vitamin D Benefits

You’ve heard that you should drink you milk daily to get your daily dose of Vitamin D. Did you know that you can also get Vitamin D from going outside? They skin takes the sun rays and converts them into Vitamin D that our bodies can naturally use. Another great thing about getting Vitamin D…

Benefits of Vitamin A

Vitamin A is very good for the body. Many people overlook the great benefits of Vitamin A until their doctor talks to them about it. However, you should never overlook Vitamin A in your diet. One of the primary things that Vitamin A does is to help with night vision. Some people have even found…

Drink Viva Health Drink

The Viva health drink is supposed to keep you young and looking good. It has some grape seed extract, green tea extract, red wine extract and other great items that will help you look and feel younger.  It is truly an amazing anti-aging drink.  You just take a shot of this great drink in order…

Set an Example for Children’s Health

Children’s health is very important.  Too often, parents get caught up in the day to day activities and forget that you are setting an example.  The best way to encourage life long health choices is to set an example for children’s health. If you do not want your child to become a smoker, set an…

B Vitamins Increase Engery

Did you know that B vitamins can increase your energy levels?  It is important to have enough B vitamins in your diet on a daily basis.  This enables your body to take full advantage of them.  The side benefit is that the B vitamins will give you energy to make it through a hectic and…

Healthy Cooking Requires Balance

Have you heard of people that are rejecting carbohydrates?  Or perhaps you have heard of others  rejecting all butter or margarine products? Healthy cooking requires balance.  Our bodies need many different nutrients, vitamins and minerals to perform at its best.  Maintaining a balance in how you cook and what you cook is the best way…