Massive heat waves are hitting parts of the country and breaking records. June has been a hot month with predictions that the heat will continue throughout the summer. Summer heat can be dangerous. The best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Staying cool and making simple changes in your fluid intake, activities and clothing during […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged backyard bbq’s, beach, family, Fireworks, Fireworks Safety, Holidays, July 4th, ocean, Outdoor Grilling Safety, rip currents, sun safety on July 4, 2016| Leave a Comment » Fourth of July celebrations include fireworks, backyard barbecues, and maybe a trip to the beach. Whatever you have planned, enjoy the holiday […]
It’s Fair and Festival time! My grandchildren love to go see, touch, and feed the farm animals. Farm animals are usually a part of the festivities with petting zoos, agricultural fairs, open farms, and shows. This activity can put your children and you at higher risk for a foodborne illness or other diseases from animals. How […]
Photo by Thorn Yang on Pexels.com Most people are aware of the dangers and health risks associated with smoking. Over the last several years this has caused the consumption rate to experience a steady down turn. The tobacco industry has rallied back by creating and introducing a sleeker, sexier, new product known as e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes […]
Posted in Healthy Finances, Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, tagged cleaning, decluttering, decorating for holidays, getting ready for holidays, holiday planning, Holidays, Home for the holidays on November 14, 2022| Leave a Comment » The holidays were always a big event in my family with lots of food, fun and family togetherness. I never realized […]
December 13, 2012 by lisabarlage In addition to Christmas or other holiday dinners, many of us also host or attend bowl game parties or New Year’s Eve events during late December and early January. What do you have planned? I am a college football junkie, so snack foods that my family can eat during the […]
You’ve probably noticed the recent increase in fermented foods found in the Natural Food section of your favorite grocery store. Specialty shops are brimming with expensive gourmet food items such as organic yogurt, kefir, kombucha, and kimchi touting the benefit of fermented foods. Categorized as “probiotics”, these foods contain live active cultures that are beneficial […]
November 7, 2019 by barton345 Monday I shared that to celebrate my 40th birthday my friends and I joined forces to fill our local communities with random acts of kindness. We spread our kindness amongst 20 states and 5 countries and we all learned many lessons along the way. Small Acts Big Changes One part […]
Concerned about your child’s teeth? If so, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States. Even kids who have had early intervention and brush well may be susceptible to oral health issues at some point. […]
I had a recent health issue that reminded me to pause and take time for my health. My knuckle on my right hand hurt and was swollen. Yes, it bothered me every day but I did not think too much about it. I saw a bone and joint specialist and they took x-rays. I was […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged backyard bbq’s, beach, family, Fireworks, Fireworks Safety, Holidays, July 4th, ocean, Outdoor Grilling Safety, rip currents, sun safety on July 4, 2016| Leave a Comment » Fourth of July celebrations include fireworks, backyard barbecues, and maybe a trip to the beach. Whatever you have planned, enjoy the holiday […]
Many people are experimenting with coloring or dyeing eggs with natural dyes – have you been thinking about trying it? My family has a tradition to dye eggs with onion skins that we always called “Bunny Eggs”. These beautiful brown/golden eggs have a marbled look that adults especially love. If you are interested in trying […]
When you exercise, you generate heat. If the exercise is vigorous or sustained, you produce so much heat that you become hot and sweaty. How many calories did you burn? Check your METS. What is a MET? MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent Task. One MET is equal to the rate you burn calories while you […]
Do you plan on getting your spending under control in 2016? We know we should set a budget, cut back on expenses, and monitor purchases, but somehow it doesn’t work. We try and yet we tend to fail. What causes us to overspend even when we know what we should do? Researchers are finding answers […]
