November 9, 2017 by Kathy Tutt When your pet ingests a toxin, time can be of the essence. Immediately contacting the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center 24-hour hotline (1-888-426-4435) will give you and your veterinarianan potentially life-saving information regarding the treatment of your loved one. To protect your pet, we recommend that you follow these […]
Gardening can be more than just a hobby, it can have lasting benefits for your physical health, mental health, and can help fight against some chronic diseases and cancers. In a randomized, controlled study of community gardeners, those who gardened increased their physical activity by forty-two minutes per week and ate an average of 1.4 […]
Flatten the curve, a term many of us weren’t familiar with until a few weeks ago. Now we know all too well flattening the curve means social distancing, in order to slow the spread of a virus. We have been asked to change the way we live, work, eat, play, etc. Almost immediately, our daily […]
March 22, 2021 by bohlen19 We all know we’re supposed to eat healthy, but how often do we use the excuse that it’s just too expensive? Fresh, perishable food and shelf-stable food can have a vast difference in price. Let’s look at canned tomatoes versus fresh tomatoes. My local grocer carries a national brand of […]
March 22, 2018 by marilynrabe Just about everyone I’ve talked to lately says how tired they are of our cold weather and that they are ready for spring. We all look forward to the days of sunshine, warm breezes and fresh air. We need to remember, though, that the spring season also brings the possibilities […]
January 24, 2019 by jmlobb As I write this article, I am 36 weeks pregnant, sore and achy. Throughout my pregnancy, I have experienced occasional leg cramping in my calf muscles. I try my best to stay hydrated and take a daily multivitamin to help prevent these cramps, but sometimes they come anyway. Whenever my […]
February 27, 2017 by marilynrabe The recent stretch of nice weather has hopefully inspired you to get outside and get moving! Many of us tend to exercise less over the cold days of winter but now would be a great time to plan your activities for the coming months. Probably the easiest, cheapest, and most […]
June 18, 2015 by Shannon Carter Do you believe you are the only one that can do your job? Do you fear taking time off to avoid returning to a mountain of work? Are you afraid of being seen as replaceable if you take time off? Do you sacrifice your health and well-being to get […]
September 3, 2014 by Michelle Treber Tart cherries have powerful secret nutrients. Studies have found that the antioxidants in tart cherries continue to increase until they reach peak ripeness. Consuming them when they are ripe will offer you the most benefits. These properties called anthocyanins could improve our health by: Cutting down on inflammation and […]
October 14, 2021 by Michelle Treber Each year I select a word for the upcoming year. It isn’t something I do lightly. I spend time considering what I want to focus my intentions on for the upcoming year. Instead of making numerous New Year resolutions, use this word to set goals or intentions in each […]
May 20, 2019 by Misty Harmon A couple months ago, I wrote a blog titled Accomplish MORE in LESS Time. I was tired of feeling like I was so busy at times, yet not feeling like I accomplished as much as I could or should. I wanted to make some changes to my schedule and […]
June 3, 2019 by Daniel Remley My teenage daughter lectures me from time to time about overusing plastics, especially those that can’t be recycled. We’ve bought reusable straws to use at home, and I get dirty looks if I take a straw at a restaurant. I’ve been wondering why using a plastic straw would be detrimental […]
February 6, 2017 by Pat Brinkman Many of us share our cellphone number without a second thought. Yet, our cellphone number is linked to private information maintained by many companies and business transactions conducted with our cell phone. These include medical records, business contacts, social networks, banks and money lenders. These companies look at patterns […]
Do you eat fish at least twice a week? Studies show you should do this for good health and summertime is a perfect season to add more seafood to the diet. Seafood is high in nutrients, including healthy Omega- 3 fats. It is recommended that adults should eat about 8 ounces of seafood per week. […]