Surprising Information From Blue Heron Readers

by | Feb 21, 2011 | 7 comments

The downside of running an online natural health magazine is often how distant we are from our readers. There is no way to sit down with all of you and brainstorm (something I love to do). We’re often far apart in miles and time zones. That’s why I love it when you...

Are Your Vitamins Harming You?

by | Feb 17, 2011 | 1 comment

If you’re concerned about your health, you probably take one or more types of supplements daily. It doesn’t replace good diet but is important to cover any possible lack. More important than taking vitamins is however to pick the right brand of vitamins. If not, you...

A Simple, Sweet Treat for Your Diabetic Valentine

by | Feb 11, 2011 | 7 comments

The seasonal aisles have been stuffed to the brim since New Year’s Day with the trappings of sugar-shock wrapped in pink, red, and white ribbons. The candy overload since Halloween takes no breaks, it seems. But what can you do for your Valentine that says not only “I...

Are Hospitals Health Hazards?

by | Feb 10, 2011 | 5 comments

It’s not uncommon that people develop serious hard-to-treat illnesses after spending even a short time in a hospital for minor conditions. Bacteria rolling around in hospitals have developed immunity to modern day antibacterial drugs and other treatments used in...

First Signs of Diabetes

by | Feb 7, 2011 | 7 comments

Well, if you made it out of holiday season without eating too many cookies, gumdrops, or chocolate you did very well. I congratulate you. However, the trickery of blood sugar dangers isn’t over. There are 2 more holidays that involve a lot of candies. Chocolates and...