July 2, 2018 6:16 pm
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Summer days invite us to get outside, soak in the sunshine and enjoy outdoor activities as much as possible before the next winter arrives. While fresh air and sunshine can be good for us, we must also be careful to avoid a dangerous summer-weather possibility: heat stroke. Are you taking the proper precautions? Your nutrition store in Eau Claire, WI offers the following tips to keep you and your loved ones safe from heat stroke this season: Don’t overdo it: One of the best ways to avoid heat stroke is to avoid strenuous activity in the heat. Plan outdoor activities... View Article
July 2, 2018 6:12 pm
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Have you heard of the keto diet? Are you familiar with its benefits? With so many food crazes and fad diets in the news today, it can be hard to sort through the frenzy and find something useful. Your health food shop in Eau Claire, WI wants to help. The keto diet is one option that offers several benefits. Following is an overview of keto eating and how you can benefit from this diet. The Keto Diet If you’re going to benefit from a diet, the first obvious step is to learn exactly what that diet is. The keto diet... View Article
June 27, 2018 4:12 pm
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Summer is an ideal time to get outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer—the fresh air, the beautiful trees and plants, the abundant sunshine. And what better way to do it than to take advantage of our region’s hiking and camping? Unfortunately, this often leads to unintended consequences for the environment. While plastic or paper utensils, plates and cups are convenient and easy to dispose of, they also create unnecessary waste. Instead, using reusable products is a smart and easy way to support a healthier planet. You’ll also want to make sure you collect all those beverage bottles... View Article
June 27, 2018 4:10 pm
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It’s summertime now, and that means you and your family will want to take advantage of the great outdoors. Of course, if you’re outside for more than a short time, you know it’s important to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful UV rays as well as those pesky bug bites that threaten to derail a good time. Exposure to a moderate amount of sun lets your body absorb healthy vitamin D. However, overexposure to the sun can lead to painful sunburn and to long-term consequences like a higher likelihood of skin cancer, heart disease and depression. But commercial sunscreen and... View Article
May 4, 2018 6:22 pm
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Summer is here, and that means you’ll be outside much more, soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the warm temperatures. Unfortunately, that means deer ticks will be out in full force as well, ready to attach themselves to you and suck your blood. (Sorry, but that’s really what they do!) Lyme disease, which starts with a deer tick bite, often manifests at first with flu-like symptoms but can develop into a long-term inflammatory condition. The good news is that you can take care of yourself to reduce your risk of developing this disease. With the help of a nutrition store... View Article
