July 2, 2018
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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
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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
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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
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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
May 4, 2018
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Your body needs vitamins and nutrients to function. A lack of vitamins in your diet can lead to a variety of harmful health conditions like osteoporosis, obesity, anorexia and iron deficiency. Not having the right vitamins in your diet can have a long-term impact on your overall wellness. For this reason, you might take a multivitamin or other supplement to ensure that you’re getting enough nutrients in your diet. But the fact is that not all vitamins are created alike. For a variety of reasons, synthetic vitamins don’t do the job properly. Your body doesn’t recognize them as real vitamins,... View Article
