Healthy Halloween – Perfectly Interesting Health News – October

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Welcome to the October issue of Perfectly Interesting Health News!  Each month we gather interesting health related news and condense it for a convenient way to keep our readers informed and inspired.  This edition includes GMO updates, the importance of buying organic and how to do it on a budget, why you might want to paint your pumpkins blue this year, and suggestions for staying safe and having fun this Halloween! Persistence Pays Every month we are…

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Back to School Edition – Perfectly Interesting Health News – August

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Welcome to the August 2015 collection of Perfectly Interesting Health News! Each month we gather interesting health and wellness news, condense it, and share it with you!  To celebrate the new school year, this month’s edition includes dozens of school lunch ideas, as well as tips on how to boost immunity and avoid toxic school supplies. We also have the latest GMO news, and some book and documentary recommendations. Enjoy!…

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The Human Microbiome: Gut Flora and Your Health

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Have you noticed the terms microbiome and gut flora around a lot lately?  This is an exciting topic because more and more scientific research is linking these little organisms to the some big health issues. We would like to answer these 4 questions for you…What is a microbiome?  How does the microbiome of the gut (aka gut flora) affect major health issues?  How do I tell if I have an unhealthy gut flora?  How do…

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Health World Terminology 101

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Welcome to the Perfect Supplements Health Terminology Reference Guide!  Have you ever had a conversation with someone who is extremely enthusiastic and you really just do not understand what in the world they are talking about?  Did all the long words, abbreviations, and acronyms make you feel confused and a little awkward to be nodding and agreeing with? I recently discussed health topics with someone  who was not afraid to tell me I was talking…

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5 Fun Health & Fitness Challenges for the Office

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How To Get Started Of course you can use these tips and challenge yourself, but competition with others can be a strong and fun way to stay motivated.  Ask a co-worker or workers to compete with of course get permission from your supervisor before making a game plan. The next thing you need to do is create chart or some way of keeping track of the challenges and contestants. We recommend a…

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Perfectly Interesting News – The Best Health, Nutrition, and Wellness Tips from April 2015

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Welcome to the April 2015 collection of Perfectly Interesting News! Each month, we are going to gather the most interesting health and wellness news, petitions worth signing, and blogs, books, and podcasts worth checking out! Articles Worth Reading The Cure for Superbugs like MRSA? Onions and Garlic! Scientists may have discovered the cure for superbugs like MRSA in a 1000 year old onion and garlic remedy that was originally developed…

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Michala’s Spring Detox Journey – Week 1

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Day 4 of my 21 Day Detox, and I am happy to report that there has been no need to tie me down to keep me from my beloved iced coffee and chocolate. I take it one day at a time, consider each day an accomplishment, and remember that there are important reasons for doing this… my family and me. The First Four Days The first days were the hardest.  Not…

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Favorite Low Carb & Gluten Free Recipes – Breakfast, Dinner & Snacks

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I started hacking some of my favorite recipes to transform them into gluten free masterpieces when I learned that some members of my family were sensitive to gluten. It all began eighteen months ago and, at first, I felt completely overwhelmed with the additional challenge of a rice sensitivity, since most good tasting gluten free products use rice flour. Enter Honeyville blanched almond flour, “Aaaaaaah!”, can you hear the angels singing?…

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