Barb Lulay

  Searching for the most effective workout recovery drinks and muscle recovery supplements? If so, you won't want to miss this one. Three critical things to watch for or you will waste your money. Below are the 3 biggest scams (or myths) when it comes to workout drinks or recovery supplements. 1. No sugar - This is probably one of the biggest myths in the nutrition industry. Sugar is not the problem: the type of sugar is. Chances are if a product is boasting about being sugar-free, then it is... Read Full Story

  What are the safe sweeteners to use and what makes one better than another?  I'm not going to go into all the nitty-gritty scientific mumbo jumbo that will put you too sleep.  Short and sweet so when you go to the store, you'll know what to buy. 1.  Artificial Sweeteners:   Stay away from them.  The sugar intensity is much greater than even plain white sugar so you desire and taste learn to want this intense sweetness.  You are better to learn control and especially teach your children... Read Full Story

  Artificial Sweeteners & Best Multivitamins:  Does it Matter?  Does it really matter if you have artificial sweeteners or artificial colors in your multivitamins?  Can you truly have the best multivitamin with artificial ingredients? When you start adding artificial anything - colors, additives, and especially sweeteners you are making it tougher for your body to decipher what it should be doing with the multivitamin or protein powder or anything (even just standard food).  You make it... Read Full Story

Whether you are using concentrated green cleaners or carpooling to help the environment doesn't matter.  The important thing is that you are doing something.  The more the better. Sustainable transport and carpooling:   Sustainable transport is the idea of replacing the current transport system with fuel-efficient, environmentally-friendly alternatives.  Walking and using hybrids or electric cars are some forms.  If one of these ideas is not feasible, try carpooling, which saves on gas and... Read Full Story

It may be a bit cool, but it is never too late to support our local harvest and farmers.  Buying local produce saves energy due to shorter shipping distance and supports local economy.  Foods are more fresh and flavorful when in season and gives you a variety of choices throughout the year.  Visit www.localharvest.org to find a market or farm near you. Or try getting your family and neighbors together and create a garden that can be shared. Peoria is also starting a co-op program that will... Read Full Story

  There are numerous ways to naturally and safely detox your body.  If you have high blood sugar like a diabetic or low blood sugar like a person who has hypoglycemia, you'll want to use caution when the detox involves intense fasting. The following detox works well for 99% of the people.  You are probably wondering who and if you, fits into that remaining 1%.  That remaining 1% is reserved for the small percent of people that are allergic to one of the following foods. Natural Detox: Cut out... Read Full Story

  Why Fluorescent anyway?  Compact fluorescent lamps use approximately 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs because more energy is used for light rather than heat.  CFLs do contain small amounts of mercury so they do require special handling and disposal.  However, the amount of energy saved outweighs the dangers for most situations.  If you leave the room for more than 15 minutes, turn a CFL bulb off. We find these to be ideal for outdoor lights that are left on for long periods... Read Full Story

  Drought Survival for the Yard Encourage deep root growth by watering more and less often.  Water in the morning to reduce evaporation and reduce the risk of mold or fungal growth.  Raise the height on the mower and keep the blades sharp, and leave clippings on the ground.  Invest in a rain barrel to collect rainwater so that you do not have to use municipal water for your outdoor areas.  Keep mosquitoes away by using a fine screen over the top, an overflow valve, and emptying the barrel... Read Full Story

  This is great information for any family that drives for their family vacations like we do.  This year we are heading to Washington DC. Considering a summer vacation?  According to thegreenguide.com, reducing your car's speed to 55 mph from 65 mph may increase your fuel efficiency by as much as 15%.  Filling your tires to the proper air pressure may even do far more than 15% too.  Look into taking a bus or train if possible for your tours too.  That is what we are going to do to site see... Read Full Story

Inflammation – A Biological Response to Stress In the past decade, inflammation has become one of the hottest topics in medical research because it is emerging as a possible cause of many of the chronic diseases that threaten the quality and the length of life. . If that’s true, then addressing inflammation could be a singular approach to targeting multiple health conditions and, perhaps, could simplify scientific and medical research strategies for fighting many of the most deadly chronic... Read Full Story