Article first published as Is Diabetes Here to Stay? on Technorati. A study in The Lancet Journal published by a team of researchers working with the World Health Organization (WHO) found that diabetes has either remained unchanged or increased worldwide. According to the WHO, “80% of people with diabetes live in low and middle income countries…and, are […]
Health & Nutrition
Red, White and…where’s the Green?
This past weekend, I celebrated Independence Day with my Fiance’s family in Minnesota. It was my first time visiting and the weather, location and company was absolutely perfect! We explored back country woods on ATVs, shot sporting clay, whipped around the lake on a jet ski and checked each other for ticks. Did I mention […]
Near and Dear – Men’s Health & Home Safety
June is a big month for national health observances. Two issues that are near and dear: Men’s Health Month and Home Safety Month. Near The Home Safety Council would like everyone to increase the safety of their homes. Increasing the security of your home (and your sense of well-being and […]
4 Lessons to Reduce Mover’s Stress
Whew! We finally moved into our new home! Moving is considered a major life event, and like all life events it is a stressful process. Stress is caused by many things big and small such as taking an exam, running a race, fundraising, planning a wedding, and moving to a new home. Over time, stress […]
Three Lessons from a Picky Eater
Last week my younger niece, Isa Bella, stayed with us for four nights. I know she enjoyed her stay and playing with Uncle Luke (sometimes pronounced “look”). Yet, I sometimes struggle with what to feed her. Okay, I tend to obsess about it. When it comes to nutrition I tend to offer different foods […]
Mediterranean Diet – is it the way to go?
To me the continental breakfast has always been a joke. It never seems to be enough. A few croissants, jam, fruit, milk and coffee? Where’s the protein? It turns out everyone has a different idea of what constitutes a continental breakfast. Some places offer a “light” version while others offer a “full”. A light is […]
If your child is a brat, it could be because you didn’t breast feed
Article first published as If Your Child Is a Brat, It Could Be Because You Didn’t Breastfeed on Technorati. Or at least that is what one study proposes. A recent study performed in the United Kingdom looked at over 10,000 mother-child pairing and measured duration of breast feeding with child behavior. The study asserts that […]
Are you a healthy woman?
Article first published as Ladies, When Was Your Last Check-Up? on Technorati. It is National Women’s Health Week. Women’s health covers many issues. With work, family and children it is amazing there is any time at all to schedule your next appointment! Yet, women often overlook their own health according to the 2006 issue of […]
The Four Foundations of Mental Harmony
Article first published as Flipping Into the Positive on Technorati. How often do you feel “not yourself”? Are you the one everyone doesn’t worry about? Are there times when you want to yell, “I’m tired of being strong!”? The health of our mind is a national public issue according to The National Federation of Families for […]
No Kids and You are How OLD???
Myth: You are too old to have kids. Every year on May 1st I smile and cry. I smile because it marks the beginning of my birthday month! I cry because it also means I am turning yet another year older and visions of cloud covered desert waste lands brimming with shriveled eggs fill […]