Have you heard about the açaí berry? It’s been in the media a lot lately. The fact that it was on Oprah alone propelled it into the national spotlight recently (if only I could get on Oprah - I’d be famous!). I’ve had a few questions about this little berry so I thought I would write a bit about this popular little fruit... [More]

As the New Year approaches, I always try to think of a resolution for the following year. Some have been more challenging than others and others I haven’t been able to keep (such as giving up chocolate!). But I still believe it can be beneficial to set goals. Here are my top 5 health resolutions for 2009... [More]

Did you know that pets can be good for your health? Researchers have known about a link between pets and health benefits for about 25 years now. I had heard this before, but spending some time with my friend’s dog made me realize how true it is!.. [More]

What is stress? The simplest definition is that stress is your body's response to any demand made on it. Stress is not by definition nervous tension or anxiety—stress can provide the means to express talents and energies and pursue happiness. But it can also cause exhaustion, illness, heart attacks, and accidents. The important thing to remember about stress is that certain forms are normal and essential... [More]

With the holidays getting ever closer, I’m always on the look-out for healthy dishes to take to the many upcoming family events. As a matter of fact, I plan on taking this relish to a holiday party this weekend!.. [More]

Sometimes, it seems like decking the halls during the holiday season is a recipe for diet disaster. I don’t know about you, but during this time of year, there always seems to be some homemade cookies lying about. And eggnog. Ooh – and candy canes! The temptations seem endless. In addition, with the hustle-bustle of the holidays, it’s seems easy to justify skipping the gym. If you find yourself struggling to get your 30 minutes of exercise in each day, you’re not alone... [More]

It’s getting to be that time of year again. Christmas décor in department stores, holiday songs playing on the radio…and your body feels as though it’s been hit by a snowplow. Yes, it’s flu season. That magical time of year when you have no free time to be sick yet, somehow, you cannot seem to avoid the bug... [More]

I love my mother dearly, so when I visited her the other day I was shocked and alarmed at her appearance. She seems to be losing a little more weight each time I see her! When I ask her about it, she doesn’t seem to notice and isn’t bothered by her increasingly shrinking frame. My father has also lost weight and I am concerned they aren’t taking care of themselves and eating enough... [More]