Bobbi Vitality
Radio Host / Advocate / Philanthropist / Entrepreneur
The purpose of the standard blood tests one receives along with an annual checkup is basically to detect disease markers. For example, some numbers will show if an infection or major immune issue is present. Others might hint that the liver is struggling or that the kidneys are headed toward shut down. The cholesterol measurements […]
Husband Bill was chuckling as he highlighted a phrase in the cautions paragraph of a medication instruction sheet. The phrase “Talk to your doctor” was repeated 9 times! Understandably, Walmart wants to make sure the customer knows all the dangers. What amused Bill is that we probably assume that doctors already know all those risks […]
Last week I met with several listeners for mini-consultations. They brought in their supplements for a review as I had requested. Apparently many did not know how to build a strong complete supplement foundation. Perhaps some of my observations about what was in their bags might be useful to others. Many people were […]
If we are better informed about health, we obviously can make better choices. Back 34 years ago when I first got into the nutrition field, there were just a few places to go for information about natural medicine and supplements. As recently as 19 years ago, when we started the radio show, I was still […]
Sometimes it is easy to become so enamored of the latest and greatest high-tech supplement that we forget about the basics. That is unfortunate because those fundamentals may be even more important to our health and are often less expensive. For example, we miss out if humble vitamin C is under-appreciated and under-used. During our […]
While the above graphic is chuckle-worthy, it is horrifying how many people believe everything they read on the internet or see on TV. However, even very intelligent and cautious people can be misled when they receive misinformation from their doctors and other supposedly credible sources. The trick to separating the gluten-free grain from the chaff […]
Memorial day rightfully honors those who died fighting for our free country. But, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty” as Thomas Jefferson said in the 1800’s. That is still true today and we all have a role to play in preserving what they paid the ultimate price for. Even in the health world, if […]
We all know that elevated blood pressure is a serious health risk. This week new research was presented to the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Hypertension in New York City (and surprisingly scientists discussed some delicious options for lowering blood pressure). One topic discussed is the growing agreement that blood pressure is […]
Why are women sicker than men if they live longer…worldwide? That disparity is due in part to the fact that men more often have risky professions such as warriors, police officers, steel workers, stunt drivers or bank robbers. They also more frequently have dangerous hobbies. Females have also an edge because we didn’t smoke as […]
When we feel especially fantastic we probably just count our blessings and enjoy the ride. But, perhaps we should pause to reflect on why we feel so good. Then we could do more of whatever is having that effect. Did we get more sleep than usual; eat better; drink more water; get more exercise; reduce […]
Healthy By Nature Show
July 21, 2016 