Clearing Up Cough Confusion

Tips on How To, Identify, Take Care of and Heal A Cough

Creator of Zarbee’s, Dr. Zak Zarbock, clears up cough confusion with answers to some of the most common questions about coughs. What are the different types of coughs? A cough is a natural reflex that is triggered by irritation of the airways or the nerves that control the reflex.  There are many conditions, both disease [...]

The Gift Of A Healthy Immune System This Holiday Season

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We are in it, the holiday season. And with the holidays comes lots of stress, lack of sleep, lots of travel, crowds and unhealthy food. With all of this going on, it’s a wonder we’re not all racing to the emergency room but here are some tips on how to stave off stress and sickness [...]

The Cough Conundrum – Stay Home or Safe to Go Out?

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If you have been to your child’s school or daycare during the cough and cold or allergy season, you have undoubtedly heard a contagious chorus of coughs and sniffles.  On average, a young child will have 6-10 colds per year and the virus swap is at its peak during the winter season.  When your child [...]

The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

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As obesity rises as do the rates of diabetes and heart disease in children as well as adults, the spotlight has been shined on sugar. While some believe it’s ok in moderation (but moderation to one is deprivation to another), those in the medical field are finally pointing the finger at this toxic ingredient that [...]

In The News: Tweaking Tastes and Creating Cravings – How Our Favorite Flavors Are Made In A Lab

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It’s the new year and you want to make some healthier changes in your life. Some may find it hard to kick the processed or junk food habit so I thought I’d share this video with you on how some of your favorite flavors are actually made in a lab, just the same as out [...]

Don’t Let Holiday Havoc Take You Down

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Each holiday season, millions of people travel to visit friends and family and kill themselves trying to get to every holiday party, shop till they drop and eat like little piglets. A giant combo for getting sick and feeling miserable all winter long. Here are some of the things to look out for this holiday [...]

Cold Vs. Allergy: Which Symptoms Tell the Difference

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Sniffle Solutions: Care & Comfort   Your Guide to Cold and Allergy Symptoms By Elizabeth Hurchalla for Sniffle Solutions If you’ve got a runny nose that just won’t quit, you’re no doubt longing for relief. But before you can get better, you first have to know what’s wrong. And since colds and allergies share some [...]

Introducing Healthy Voyager Wellness Coaching

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Ok. so while I’ve spent years showing folks how to live happier, healthier and greener lives via healthy travel, recipes, articles and more, it’s time  I take it to the one-on-one level. I’m launching my Healthy Voyager Wellness Coaching just in time for summer! Looking to shed pounds that will have lasting results? Looking to [...]

Whitewash: An In Depth Look At Dairy & Your Health

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For those who have been chatting up the dangers of dairy products to loved ones, for those who have been toying with the idea of going from vegetarian to vegan and even for skeptics, Whitewash is the book for you! White wash does for dairy, what The China Study and Forks Over Knives have done [...]

Got Mucus?

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Please welcome dear friend of Owning Pink and The Healthy Voyager as well as best-selling author of the recently published book that is redefining healthy living as we know it, Crazy Sexy Diet — Kris Carr! We are thrilled to have her. Thanks, Kris! Whether it’s the holidays or your Mom’s birthday, when you arrive [...]