Health

I try to be diligent about covering up and wearing sunblock, and am constantly nagging my kids to do the same. But despite our best intentions, occasionally one of us ends up with a bad burn. Even mild sunburns can be quite painful, but more serious ones have a risk of complications if not properly […]

They say food is the best medicine. With the arrival of cold and flu season, why not give your immune system the boost it needs? Vitamins and minerals such as beta-carotene, vitamins C and D, zinc and probiotics work to help your body resist infections. With a slew of delicious foods containing these important elements,

There’s been a lot of chatter in Twenty Twenty-Three about Daylight Savings time. The big question is, is this the last year that we will fall back? For many Americans during the last 100 plus years, we’ve bounced back and forth between Daylight Savings and Standard Time each fall and spring, much to the chagrin of some

I am a firm believer that when possible, getting your vitamins and minerals from food sources is the best way to go for optimal absorption and benefits. Science backs this up. According to the Mayo Clinic, “The body recognizes and absorbs the nutrients naturally found in foods much better than a supplement.”  And, adding just

Every day after lunch I add a hearty squeeze of fresh lemon juice to a steaming mug of water. Even on a warm summer’s day this ritual brings me comfort, but I wanted to find out if my daily habit has benefits that go beyond peace of mind. So I did a little digging. After

Every morning I have the same breakfast; plain Greek yogurt and kefir, mixed together with a heavy pinch of ground cinnamon, honey and a splash of vanilla. A sprinkle of ground chia and flax seeds, topped off with a boatload of seasonal fruit, and I’m in heaven. While I knew that most of these things