Cold and flu season can be daunting for those who find themselves catching every cold or virus that comes along. If you think you get a disproportionately large number of colds, or just want to be better prepared for the wintertime bugs, there are some things you can do to boost your cold and flu defense. Here are some ideas: Continue reading
The skin is the largest organ of the body. Being on the outside of your body, it takes the brunt of the force from changes in the weather.
During the summer, skin needs protection from the sun. When the weather gets cooler, the methods we use to keep our skin healthy needs to change too. This way our skin can glow all throughout the year.
When fall and winter arrive, you can take care of your skin so it can be ready for the dry heat indoors, and the cold and wind of winter.
Here’s what you can do to prepare your skin for the onslaught of winter: Continue reading
Mulled wine is such an old and entrenched holiday tradition that we sing Christmas carols about it. This ancient beverage was traditionally made from scratch, and you can do the same. Here is how:
Ingredients
1 quart of mild, fruity, red table wine (it does not have to be expensive). If you have access to elderberry, blackberry, or other fruit-based wine, by all means use it.
1/3 cup white or brown sugar or honey
Half of a vanilla bean
Zest of one medium orange
Half a cinnamon stick, broken or chopped in pieces
10 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg Continue reading
