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Happy Chinese New Year, every one! I know for many of you, last year ranged between crazy or just plain awful! 2016 was a Monkey year, and monkeys bring chaos. Thankfully, Saturday, Jan. 28 starts the year of the Rooster. Here's what to expect: 2017 Year of the Fire Rooster The Chinese Red Fire Rooster Year extends from January 28th 2017 to February 15th 2018. This Rooster Year is ruled by the fire element and it is a Yin year. The fiery temperament of the Rooster is expected to infuse more enthusiasm and energy into all activities, increasing hopes for better prospects for everyone. This is also the year to work hard and persevere in order to achieve your desired goals. Family/Relationships
 : The tenth Chinese zodiac sign, the Rooster, gives 2017 the characteristics of ambition, pride, the desire to be admired, punctuality, courage, passion and a well-developed disposition for love and seduction. In regard to love, the desire to overwhelm loved ones and to be overwhelmed by ...

Happy 2017 everyone! As we start the new year, many people set resolutions to improve their health. This week I am going to talk about vitamin supplements. First, how much do you really need? The reality is most people don’t actually know how much of each nutrient they need. Here are Harvard Health’s recommended levels of daily intake for several important nutrients. Calcium: 1,000–1,200 mg, don’t go over 2,000 mg Folate: 400 mcg, don’t go over 1,000 mg Iron: 8 mg, don’t go over 45 mg Vitamin A: 700 mcg, don’t go over 3,000 mcg Vitamin B6: 1.5 mg, don’t go over 100 mg Vitamin B12: 2.4 mcg, upper limit has not been established Vitamin C: 75 mg, don’t go over 2,000 mg Vitamin D: 600-800 IU, don’t go over 4,000 IU Vitamin E: 15 mg, don’t go over 1,000 mg   The best way to get your nutrients is from food. We all need a variety of nutrients daily to stay healthy. That includes calcium and vitamin D to protect bones, folic acid for the production and maintenance of...