Acton Wellness Center

While I'm sure we are all happy that we are "springing forward" with the clocks and are thrilled that spring officially arrives tomorrow, if your house is anything like mine, we miss that hour of sleep that we lost. See what happens when we lose an hour of sleep.

The Difference of Just One More Hour of Sleep The effect of Daylight Saving Time clearly indicates that sleep is not a luxury, but rather a necessity impacting our physical health, brain function and safety....

The cold and flu season is really ramping up. Here's a great natural recipe for treating a cold: Crush or chop 3 garlic cloves. Place in quart size container and cover with 1 quart of boiling water. Let the mixture steep for 15-20 minutes and then add lemon and honey to taste. Drink up to 2 cups per day. You can drink this to treat a cold and also to help prevent colds and flu.

What are your favorite remedies for staying healthy in the winter?