Entries by Jess Noble

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Jess Noble is a freelance writer and blogger, specializing in the topics of food, health, and social cause.

With Zika Concerns Growing, Try These Natural Mosquito Management Methods

Zika virus has been a hot topic in the media lately due to its potentially serious health consequences. In February of this year, the World Health Organization declared Zika a public health emergency of international concern. So what are the… 0 Shares |

Are You “D-ficient”? Risks of Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D is also known as the “sunshine vitamin” – sounds pretty cheery, right? Not if you’re deficient in it! Vitamin D gets it’s nickname because our bodies produce it in response to UV-B rays from sunlight. Vitamin D is… 0 Shares |

Three Things That Will Happen When You Resolve to Eat Less Meat

This is the time of year when most of us are making new year’s resolutions, or at least trying to. Topping our resolution lists year after year are promises to “eat better”, “get healthier”, and “lose weight”. What if you… 0 Shares |

Five Reasons To Give Up Soda

Soda has become a pervasive part of our daily lives.  It’s become the standard beverage to accompany most meals, or the refreshing pick-me-up needed on a long day.  Commercials and marketing for the various brands are everywhere.  In fact, studies… 0 Shares |

Stress: It Could Be Killing You

Historically, our stress response served a vital purpose.  It kept us alive by enabling us to escape quickly from predators, or react quickly when hunting prey animals.  It is our “fight or flight” response, and was designed to be a… 0 Shares |

Five Health Benefits of Raw Honey

Most of us are familiar with the cute, squeezable “honey bears” that can be easily found on grocery store shelves. What you may not be familiar with are the amazing health benefits of consuming honey in it’s original, untreated, raw… 0 Shares |