Tag Archive: Kathleen Slattery

What Are the Risks of Vitamin D Deficiency? It’s Spring, Go Enjoy Some Sunshine!

I can hardly begin to tell you how happy I am that the spring has finally arrived! My town of Portland, Oregon has broken the dreary, gray spell of the winter, and the nice weather has arrived in full force! What is it about the shining sun that gives everyone a lift? People always seem…

An Apple a Day, Really Does…

My daughter inherited her love of coffee directly from me, and definitely brought that love with her to her semester in Paris. Luckily for her, her host parents share her passion, and she wakes up every morning to a fresh pot of coffee to go with her petit déjeuner. This was not the case, however,…

What the Heck is CoQ10, and Do We Need to Take it?

Having been a health care practitioner for almost ten years now, I have had my fair share of experience with vitamins, minerals, juices, special powders, superfoods, and dietary supplements in general. I have done it all, from making the daily breakfast smoothie chock full of protein and vitamin powders, to taking a combination of seven…

What Does an Anti-Inflammation Diet Have to do With Longevity?

So many people are looking for that special diet that will change everything about the way they look and feel, but I’ve started to notice that most of the diets out there are more like programs rather than lifestyle changes, focusing on a quick fix, and not long-term health. However, in the search for a…