Practical Wellness

Practical Wellness falls under the Wellness & Learning umbrella, which covers all things fitness and wellness in creative and inspiring ways that resonate with people living in a mountain community.

What Do You Really Know About Zika?

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To date, 1,800 Americans have returned from overseas infected with Zika. Of these, 134 are Californians, including one man from the Sacramento area.

Get Cultured

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The yogurt aisle used to be a pretty straightforward place, offering a handful of flavors and a choice of nonfat, low-fat, or whole milk yogurt. But most yogurts are marketed to appear healthier than they really are. To find a quality product, here are some things you should know.

How Much Can a Body Take?

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This month, Linda took a look back over the 100 articles she has written for Moonshine Ink and asks: How much can a body take?

Beef — It’s Warming the Planet

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Cattle produces about 100 gallons of methane per beast, per day

“Healthy” Foods That Aren’t

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Certain foods like granola bars and yogurt may seem healthy, but don't let the packaging fool you.

Ease the Sneeze

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It's allergy season, which is even worse due to the drought. But you don't need to rely on over-the-counter medication to treat your sneezing and itchy eyes when there are natural treatments.

Red Meat

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Meat can wreak serious havoc on your health. Here's six reasons not to have steak for dinner.

Health Studies in the Media

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Don't believe everything you read in the media about medical studies' findings.

The Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen

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Avoid ingesting pesticides by learning which fruits and veggies have the most, and least,chemicals with the Environmental Working Group's Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen list.

Tropical Oils: Healthy or Hazardous?

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Tropical oils like palm kernel oil, palm oil, and coconut oil have lots of health benefits, but it depends on how they are processed.