by Karin Uphoff | Mar 19, 2011 | Articles
How to Boost Your Immune System during Radioactive Times The Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan was never certified to withstand a quake greater than 7.9 and was opened in 1970, barely 50 years after the 8.3 Kanto quake. At a magnitude 8.9, the first earthquake of...
by Karin Uphoff | Aug 15, 2010 | Articles
It’s the growing season for herbs and kids! So whether you have garden beds or potted plants on your front stoop, these herbs are easy to grow. Fresh herbs make good glycerate tinctures that are perfect medicine for children. Include your children in the process...
by Karin Uphoff | Jan 14, 2010 | Articles
In winter and the quality of our indoor airspace and amount of fresh-air activity breaks we take, greatly affect our overall respiratory health and our susceptibility to illness. Do you inhabit work, school and home environments that are heated, closed to outside air...
by Karin Uphoff | Jul 30, 2009 | Articles
Did you know your kidneys are only 5 ounces each, but filter an amazing 47 gallons of blood each day? Kidneys are a water-run waste removal system, so the water you drink is necessary to help them flush waste material out. Urine is 95% water to 5% dissolved substances...
by Karin Uphoff | May 14, 2009 | Articles
Spring is here! What could be better than birdsong, longer daylight hours and fresh air to lift our spirits? If you’ve felt cooped up all winter, the urge to be outside and inhaling the spring air might be stronger than your list of “to-dos”. If so,...