Tag Archives: Health

Winter has arrived, and with it a plethora of  stomach viruses, colds, flu and bronchitis. The best offense is a good defense. Keeping your immune system strong is one of the best ways to stay well. Twelve Tips to Boost Your Immune System Drink half your body weight in ounces of pure water every day (up to 100 ounces unless …

A few years ago, I discovered that my body wasn’t responding well to the same ol’ slap-it-to-me prescriptions for my recurring sinusitis, bronchitis and strep throat. Since I had built up a tolerance for those drugs, they just weren’t working for me anymore. I started wondering about all the residual effects the drugs were having on my body, and if …

Each month that I share a recipe, I’m starting to notice a pattern: they are all sweet. (I might have a problem.) Nevertheless, I’ve decided to continue with my sweet streak. Almond Cinnamon Flour-less Cake Ingredients: 4 large eggs, whites and yolks separated, brought to room temperature 1 1/2 cups almonds, toasted and ground in a blender 1/2 cup honey …

Sometimes you get home and you just want something fast to eat that is delicious and nutritious. Quinoa, pronounced “keen-wah” is  an ancient Inca seed that has grain-like properties. If you haven’t tried it, you MUST, and if you have, you know why it is AMAZING. It takes less time to cook than rice and is just as satisfying. It …

A Note from Special Features Managing Editor, Jenna Ditsch: I’ll make a confession. I’ve tried to make myself like working out for many, many years, and the bottom line is: I just don’t like it! It’s not that I haven’t been able to find activities that I enjoy. My issue is the time, and often financial commitment, that comes with …

January has arrived, and if you are like most people, you are wanting to shed those pounds you picked up from eating way too much during the holidays. Maintaining your balanced weight is as much about living a balanced life as it is about what you eat. Here are 20 tips to start your year off right, and balance your weight …

Need to work off the holiday food? Have you been too busy to hit the gym?  Try these 3 fitness routines and get a jump-start on the January resolutions. When workout buddies are not available, you can still find fun in fitness. We can quickly get unmotivated to work out alone. At this point in our lives, we may not …

Depression can occur at any time. Sometimes it is due to external circumstances, but sometimes it can be related to our health. With winter coming on—plus the holidays—this can be a time when many people experience symptoms of depression.   Symptoms of depression: A change in appetite or weight. Inability to sleep, disturbed or excessive  sleep. Restlessness or feeling “slowed …

I always have a little sweet tooth during this time of year and a craving for rich pumpkin flavor. This Pumpkin Spice Steamer will keep you warm and smiling as the weather changes from fall to winter. Pumpkin Spice Steamer Servings: 1 1 cup organic milk (or organic soy milk, or organic coconut milk—all have the creaminess needed for this …

These little bites are great following a run, hike or day at the office. With good fats from the nuts and seeds, and natural sugars from the dried fruit and honey,  these treats enable your body to recover and have energy for the next thing on your “Maybe To Do” list. Orange-Inspired Energy Bites ½ cup toasted sunflower seeds ½ …