Eat Oysters the Right Way The season for oysters is in full swing. Or… is it? Is that old adage that you should only consume raw oysters in a month that contains the letter “r” actually true? What if you want whiskey, not Champagne, with your oyster? Well, I am here to tell you that some of […]
Rare, Dangerous Snow Squalls to Hit Great Lakes and Northeast US Rare and dangerous snow squalls to hit Great Lakes, interior Northeast in wake of Nor’easter Biting winds and travel-snarling snow squalls will sweep through the Great Lakes and interior Northeast during the 1st half of this week. Inland areas that will be spared from […]
Its Flu Season, Feel Sick, Take Care, Stay Home It is inevitable that during the Winter months that colds spread through offices like wildfires. It does not have to be that way. Dr. Kelly Powers says that although Winter viruses are common, there are ways you can lesson your chances of catching a cold or […]
Shoveling Snow Raises the Risk of a Heart Attack The week’s massive winter storm, which brought much of the US mid-west and east to a standstill, also hiked heart attack risk due to snow shoveling. There are ways to shovel snow safely. “When winter comes, doctors know that the heart attack tally is about to […]
Protect Your Skin From Cold, Dry Weather In Summer, you probably know you need to use sunscreen. But did you know there are steps you should take to protect your skin in the winter as well? Cold and dry weather can turn skin coarse, irritated, and lead to premature aging. This situation is made worse […]
Germany Brings Home Some of its Gold Reserves $GLD Germany’s central bank has brought much of its Gold reserve back to Frankfurt, the Bundesbank said earlier this month, restoring a Key element of economic stability the country had sent overseas for safekeeping at the height of the Cold War. Guarded well out of Moscow’s reach […]
US and Russia Are Not in a New Cold War A senior Russian official said Wednesday that Russia and the United States are not in a new Cold War despite existing tensions. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov denounced the US sanctions against Russia, but emphasized that the current tension “isn’t equivalent to confrontation that may […]
Washing Your Hands, Hot or Cold Water Works You do not need to scald your hands to get rid of germs, for effective hand hygiene, water temperature matters less than time, new research states. The finding runs counter to US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines recommending that food establishments and restaurants deliver water at […]
Outdoor Grilling is Fun, Make it Memorable, Do it Correctly It is Memorial Day and time to bring out the outdoor grill, clean it up, and start preparing memorable meals this weekend. I love how food tastes when it’s prepared on a grill. But hang on, experts warn that grilling can be dangerous to our […]
George Smiley is Back in New Le Carre Novel George Smiley is Back in the Action After a hiatus of more than 25 years, John le Carre, 85 anni, is again writing about one of the world’s most famous fictional spies. Viking said Tuesday that le Carre’s “A Legacy of Spies” will come out on 5 […]
Here are Some Herbal Cold Remedies 1. Echinacea: This is 1 of the most popular Native American medicinal plants. The research using Echinacea tea is not consistent. The studies that demonstrated the best effect at shortening the length of a cold occurred when you drink 2 to 3 cups of Echinacea tea per day starting […]
Here are Some Vitamins for Colds 1. Zinc: Zinc is nutritionally essential for immune function. Zinc lozenges and powder are available for use during a cold or the flu that can shorten the length of the cold if there is a slight deficiency. The human body uses these micronutrients in a balanced state. Too much […]
Snow, Rain, Wind, Severe Weather Across the US Travel ranging from daily commutes to cross-country could be affected by a significant storm in the central and eastern United States next week. A major storm with heavy rain, ice, snow, gusty winds and the potential for severe weather is likely next week in the central and […]
Starting to Feel Sick, This is What to Eat Hippocrates, the Father of Modern Medicine, is credited with saying: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” That advice, which dates to 400 BC, still prevails today add to that really good water from Penta 5 USA. It is particularly relevant when you are […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Lower $SOYB, $CORN, $WEAT Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture grains futures finished lower Tuesday with Soybean futures tumbling to a nearly 1-month low, as rain in Argentina’s dry crop belts kept South America on track for a bumper harvest. The most active Corn contract for March delivery fell 3 cents, […]
Deep Freeze Weather: Good or Bad for US Retailers? $AMZN, $UNG Cold Arctic air is covering the northern part of the USA, demand for Nat Gas to heat US homes is expected to spike, plus a lot of US retailers are hoping that demand for cold-weather gear will spike too. Retailers want enough cold weather […]
This Winter Protect Yourself Against Frost Bite & Hypothermia A polar vortex is bringing extreme cold and winds to the central and eastern United States this week, and millions of Americans are being warned to guard against frostbite and hypothermia. Wind chills could fall to 30 to 40 degrees below Zero in some areas. In […]
Cold & Flu Season Looms, Supercharge Your Immune System With cold and flu season looming, it is a good time to boost your immune system to fight off viral and bacterial infections, and other annoying bugs. Researchers say that we spread infections more easily in Winter months simply because we spend more time together inside. […]
Drinking a Freshly Brewed Cup of Organic Coffee is a Sensory Experience Drinking a freshly brewed cup of excellent Organic coffee is an sensory experience. First, we are greeted by the steaming aroma, so evocative of the earth. As you take your first sip your taste buds will be inundated with an extraordinarily full-bodied mouth […]