Dec
27
2020
2020…what we learned During the hardest of times come the most valuable lessons. It’s almost here! 2021! You did it. You made it through one of the roughest years most of us have ever experienced. Things are much different than they were last year at this time. Last year at this time we were making […]
Nov
29
2020
Being grateful can mean the difference between good health and poor health. “Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart” Roy T Bennett Despite our recent holiday centered on giving thanks, more than a few people in our country might be feeling a little down and discouraged with the current state of […]
Sep
13
2020
Added sugars in packaged foods must now be listed on food labels. Knowing how much sugar and what kinds are in packaged foods has become a little easier with this food labeling requirement. 1* We try to eat right. We focus on keeping our guts healthy. But sometimes despite our best efforts to eat right […]
Aug
16
2020
Dogs are being trained to “sniff out” positive cases of COVID-19. 1* With their acute sense of smell, dogs continue to alert humans to dangers of all kinds. A few weeks ago, we talked about how dogs serve us in ways that benefit both our mental and physical health. Having the love and companionship […]
Aug
15
2020
Is there a connection between Vitamin D and the severity of COVID 19 cases? Vitamin D is essential for good health but may also play a role in the fight against COVID-19. Sunshine on your shoulders does more than make you happy, it makes you healthy. Getting adequate exposure to the sun helps our bodies […]
Aug
15
2020
Who’s your buddy? During times of isolation and difficulty, having a pet can benefit both our mental and physical health. * Pets can be a real comfort to us. From the happy wagging of a tail and endless devotion from a loving dog to the soft purring and cuddles from your favorite cat, the unconditional […]
Aug
15
2020
Feeling down? You’re not alone. Americans are unhappier then they have been in 50 years, according to study.1* If there’s ever been a time to have a bad attitude, it might be these times! No one would blame you and pretty much everyone is feeling some stress right now due to our current circumstances. All […]
May
03
2020
Is the current pandemic going to turn us all into vegetarians? As meatpacking plants shut down due to Covid -19, take this opportunity to find healthy alternatives. Â With the current pandemic, we are all having to accept a new way of life. We are adopting new practices, adjusting our schedules, learning new skills, and […]
Apr
05
2020
Paying close attention to your mental health is especially important during these “crazy timesâ€. Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for a strong immune system as well as strong mental health.* People are calling what is going on right now “crazy times.†You hear it everywhere. And there is a good reason. It is crazy! […]
Mar
22
2020
Open the door to a million new possibilities. During a time of quarantine, we just might discover what is outside the door again. What? Excuse me? I must have heard wrong. We have to quarantine? That can’t be! I woke up thinking I was having a bad dream, but no… the news was still there […]