Even though summer may be winding down, it’s not too late to take advantage of some of the great fresh veggies that the season has to offer! Give this cucumber salad recipe a try – it’s a low-fat and refreshing dish... [More]

Whenever I go grocery shopping, I have a few things I always pick up. That list usually includes a gallon of milk, some bread, fresh fruit and a few other things. Every once in a while, though, I need to restock my pantry. This last time, instead of just grabbing the usual, I wanted to try and pick up some healthy food for my pantry. As a result, I compiled a list of five “power foods” that everyone could use to pump up their pantry!.. [More]

Summer has flown by so fast that it’s hard to believe that it’s almost back to school time! If you have kids at home that are getting ready to go back to school, they may be excited about it. But it isn’t uncommon that some may be a little anxious. If your child falls into the latter category, here are some ideas you can use to help alleviate some nervousness... [More]

Yesterday at work, one of my coworkers mentioned that her mother had fractured a rib. Concerned, I asked what happened. The fracture, my coworker told me, was the result of simply rolling over on the floor while playing with her grandchild. Noticing the confused look on my face, she continued to tell me that her mother has been diagnosed with osteoporosis, and fractures can be caused by something as simple as a sneeze... [More]

This weekend I had this apple salad and it was so good I wanted to share. It’s the perfect summer salad!.. [More]

Summer is a great time to go camping. Coincidentally, camping is one of my favorite things to do. Where do you like to go? I’m always up for checking out new spots! I love being in the wilderness, going hiking, being out on the lake and sitting around a campfire with my friends, laughing about the good times we’ve had. We are always careful to practice safety and precaution around fires because we need to protect ourselves, others and the nature we love so much!.. [More]

I’ve been getting a few questions on detox foot pads, which seem to be a new trend in alternative medicine. The manufacturers claim that they work by drawing out toxins through the skin of the feet. It has been said that these patches will increase your energy and improve your health. I have not tried them myself, so I did some research.... [More]

Do your kids ever sit in front of the television during summer break and say “I’m bored, there’s nothing to do”? Here are eight great summer activities that the whole family can enjoy!.. [More]

I spend a lot of time here on my computer, typing up new blog posts every week. I’ve always been told to be careful because people who spend lots of time on the computer can get carpal tunnel syndrome. Imagine my surprise when I learned that carpal tunnel syndrome is not a new condition resulting from computers and technology... [More]

It seems that everyone knows about the “Freshman 15”, referring to the weight gain that all too often college freshmen experience. With all of that newfound freedom, college students often exercise their independence in the college cafeteria, loading up on ice cream, hamburgers and everything their parents told them not to. However, college isn’t the only place that is having an effect on our waistlines... [More]