Celebrate the season with family and friends on Sunday, October 20 at City Farm SLO’s 3rd Annual Fall Harvest Festival at the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve, 1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo. From 1 to 5pm experience a fun, interactive afternoon between farmers and the public, especially children and see the results of the activity that has been taking place at the farm, … [Read more...]
Ticks and Lyme Disease in California
Outdoor activities are a big part of summer fun, but concerns about ticks and Lyme disease has some outdoor enthusiasts thinking twice about their hiking plans. California may not have the highest rates of Lyme disease in the country, but more than 1000 cases have been reported in the past ten years, and 83 cases were confirmed in the Golden State in 2015. Only 22 states … [Read more...]
The Latest on Medical Marijuana
With more states legalizing cannabis for medical and recreational use, more studies on the plant's health risks and benefits are sure to follow. This report shares some surprising and not so surprising news about the affects of marijuana. … [Read more...]
Getting Real About Alcoholism
The holiday season often shines a light on issues that can be more easily avoided during the rest of the year. Financial and family stresses, loneliness, and resolutions to make the New Year better lead to reflection on personal wellbeing. Problems with binge drinking, alcohol abuse, and alcoholism may come to the forefront when events that feature social drinking are on almost … [Read more...]
Fewer Americans Getting Flu Vaccinations
Did you get your flu vaccination this year? If not, you're in the majority according to this report from USNews. … [Read more...]
Super Charge the Immune System with AHCC
The immune system is a wondrous fighting machine that can fight cancer -- especially when given the proper stimulus such as supplements. In this article I am going to discuss one supplement that I have found to be helpful in supporting the immune system’s fight against cancer. The immune system is the complete anatomy of cells, structures and tissues that defend against … [Read more...]
Nutrition’s Role in Cancer Prevention and Treatment
By Millie Drum Cancer changes the way the body uses food. Research reveals that some tumors produce chemicals that alter the way the body uses certain nutrients. The body’s use of nutrients may be affected, particularly by stomach and intestinal cancer. While someone facing cancer may seem to be eating enough, their body may not be able to absorb all of the most healing … [Read more...]
