“A friend asked me for a nude photo,” my fifteen-year-old daughter told me one night. “He what?!” I whispered struggling to grasp onto a rational thought. I knew this friend. In this case, it was a boy who had been in my home. The realization that my daughter had a friend that would make such […]
October 22, 2020 by Daniel Remley Photo by Element5 Digital on Pexels.com Diabetes is hard to live with but especially during the holidays, and especially THESE holidays. Managing blood sugar, cholesterol, and hypertension are important clinical goals of anyone who lives with diabetes. Diabetes self care requires monitoring blood sugars, taking medications, coping with stress, […]
July 5, 2021 by bethstefura Celebrating the 4th of July reminds us that we are amid the middle of Summer. The warm weather and sunny days are a perfect time to think about improving our self-care. Take a little extra care of yourself and change up your routine to enjoy all this season has to […]
Grocery shopping is something we all have to do, and sometimes the temptations of processed, unhealthy foods draw us in. With this temptation we tend to spend a little bit more money than we had planned, so what can you do to keep your health and finance on track when it comes to going grocery […]
February 28, 2019 by lisabarlage America Saves Week, February 25 to March 2, is a chance to remind all of us to start saving a little more – be it for an unexpected crisis, retirement, for a family vacation or home, or just saving an unexpected bonus or gift. Savers with a plan are twice […]
What goes into the body dictates what comes out. Did you know your poop may actually be a useful reference tool for you to judge the quality of your diet? Take some time to look into the toilet before you flush; you may be surprised at the contents. Poop Poop is an important indicator of […]
June 12, 2014 by Pat Brinkman Ouch! You didn’t think you were out in the sun that long. What happened? Now, your skin is red and really hurts. What do you do? •First get out of the sun and indoors, if possible. •Put a towel dampened in cold water on your skin. Change the towel […]
In 1903, the “chew and spit” diet was the newest craze. In order to lose weight you would chew your food 32 times and then spit it out. The year 1925 brought about an even better diet: the cigarette diet. Not surprisingly, Lucky Strikes was behind the idea to “reach for a Lucky instead of […]
December 17, 2013 by lisabarlage At no other time of the year do most American families gather together for food, family, fellowship, and fun than at the holiday season. We take off work to travel across the country or across town to gather for memorable moments and to eat delicious food, renew relationships, and watch […]
March 18, 2016 by jennyeven You have probably heard about the increasing number of children who are overweight and the efforts to decrease the trend. 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go! is a national childhood obesity prevention program which focuses on policy and environmental changes to increase physical activity and healthy eating for children through age 18. Let’s […]
One fourth or 25% of a typical person’s daily calories come from snacking. It’s simple to see why choosing healthful snacks are important for all ages. Smart snacking can help curb hunger between meals and prevent overeating during meals. According to the NPD Group’s Snacking Research study, Baby Boomers outweigh Millennials when it comes to […]
June 10th is the National observance honoring Herbs and Spices. Have you been told you should reduce the sodium in your diet? If so, check out this blog for suggestions for pairing herbs and spices with common foods. Basil Herb Bowl Are you new to growing or using herbs? Start with a plant or two […]
August 25, 2016 by bethstefura One of summer’s greatest pleasures is enjoying a fresh ear of sweet corn at a backyard barbecue. We eagerly await the corn harvest, and now it’s here! Fresh sweet corn is available in most communities throughout the month of August. Corn is a nutrient-rich vegetable. One ear of corn is […]
April 24, 2014 by Kathy Tutt To some it may seem old fashioned, or a thing of the past, but family meals are a proven way to help strengthen families. Years of research has found that the more children eat dinner with their families, the less likely they were to smoke, drink or use drugs. […]
