I don’t know about you, but every once and awhile, I just crave Mexican food. It’s so tempting to reach for the chips and salsa, but I know there are healthier options out there! Take this Weight Watchers Layered Mexican Chicken recipe, for example... [More]

Myths are a funny thing, aren’t they? No one ever seems to know when and how they got started, but everyone seems to know and sometimes believe them. They’re so popular, there’s even a TV show that is all about proving them true or false! Have you ever seen Mythbusters on TLC? Well, believe it or not, there’s also a LOT of myths out there all about health and wellness... [More]

I love Wisconsin summers! There is so much to do outdoors. Have you ever been to Lake Wissota? Here’s a funny story about Lake Wissota – in the movie Titanic, with Leonardo DiCaprio, his character references Lake Wissota by saying that when he was a child, he would visit the lake. The funny thing is that Lake Wissota is a man-made lake, formed in 1917 – the Titanic sank in 1912... [More]

Have you had to deal with grief lately? I hope not, but I know some people who are grieving right now and thought it might be important to talk about it. Although it’s not the lightest of subjects, it’s important to know what grief is and how handle it... [More]

Seeing your favorite items in the grocery store go up in price? It seems like everything is getting more expensive these days. Now that people tend to be more conscious about their health and budget, getting the best bang for your buck is becoming increasingly important... [More]

“The eyes are the window to the soul.” Have you ever heard that expression? How about this one: “The mouth is the window to the body’s overall health.” It’s true! Your oral health is often an indication of your overall health... [More]

I heard a good one the other day that I couldn’t wait to share with my readers. A patient says, "Doctor, I have a ringing in my ears. What should I do?" The doctor replies, "Don't answer!"... [More]