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10 Skin Glowing Superfoods: Pt. 4 Walnuts
For part 4 of the top 10 skin glowing superfoods, I'm going to get a little nutty here and talk about walnuts. Yes walnuts, those funny little guys in the big brain shaped shells that you might think...
Sleep for Your Health
In the hustle and bustle of the world today, a good night's sleep can often be a rare and treasured event. When there just don't seem to be enough hours in the day, sleep is usually the first...
4 Common Culprits Preventing You from a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is paramount to a number of important things such as safety, weight maintenance, memory and functioning as well as staving off a variety of diseases. Many of us realize the significance of...
Adolescent Allergies: Yes, You Can Get Better!
If you or someone you love has allergies, usually it is accepted to just "live with it." The truth is you can live a great life, allergy-free. The first step to regaining your quality of life is to...
The Power of a Teen’s Self Confidence
A woman recently asked me, "Aren't you sending the wrong message telling girls they need to get in shape for prom? On the other hand, if they're going to diet (inappropriately), I guess you can...
10 Skin Glowing Superfoods Pt 3: Yogurt
Yogurt, the creamy, smooth, cool and healthy (unless you eat the sugar filled kind), treat that is so simple and so versatile to eat.Yogurt dates as far back as 2,000 B.C. and has long been a staple...
Tips for Beginning A Low Calorie Diet
For those looking to lose weight, you must eat less calories than you burn, end of story. Many of us aren't used to counting calories and eating smaller meals, and getting started can often...
Affordable Home Remedies for Allergies
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergies reflect an overreaction of the immune system to substances that usually causes no reaction in most individuals. There are...
Prom: The Catalyst to a Lifetime of Fitness
Regardless of how different it might be growing up as a teenager in today's world of internet, social media and technology, prom still remains a milestone event in a teen's life. Some of us think...
10 Skin-Glowing Superfoods Pt. 2: Chocolate
Here's superfood number 1 -- chocolate, yum -- who doesn't like chocolate? Ok, perhaps there are a couple of strange people out there who just don't like chocolate, but for the large majority of...
Childhood Diabetes: A Frightening Truth
Diabetes in children has been a growing problem in the US for decades. It's a vicious disease that, if not treated quickly and correctly, can have a debilitating effect and even be fatal....
Sunscreen 101: Choosing the Best Sunscreen for You and Your Family
Summer is just around the corner and that means warmer weather and more time spent outside. It's a great time for the whole family to get together and take part in outdoor activities! Although we...
Strength Training Increases Confidence For Kids
Years ago, strength training for kids got a bad wrap. Fear and lack of knowledge mostly drove people to believe that strength training would stunt a kid's growth. The reasons as to why strength...
10 Skin-Glowing Superfoods: Part 1
Lets face it, the reality is that as a mom, the stress and lack of time to take care of yourself can take it's toll on your skin. One day, you look in the mirror and notice that peaches and creams...
Facts on Sodium
Did you know that the words "salary" and "salad" are derived from the word "salt?" For thousands of years, humanity has cherished salt. It's been used to pay for labor (salary), the Romans...
Healthy Snack Swaps for the Whole Family
Do you and your family love to snack on a little something here and there but want to stay on track with a healthy eating plan or just want some healthy options for your little ones? Healthy doesn't...
Easy Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget
If you're trying to lose weight or just want to live a healthier lifestyle, eating healthy is essential and it's very possible to eat a healthy diet while sticking to a budget. There are many budget-...
Our Hydrogen Powered Friend
There are several things that can be done to improve your own health and well-being. From watching what you eat, to a daily regimen of exercise, a little bit often goes a long way. One of the...
How to Get the Perfect Prom Smile
Prom is just around the corner, and we all know that they provide the perfect settings for Kodak moments. When I look back at my prom photo, I cannot believe I had that haircut! What was I thinking?...
Kids Vitamins
We're all busy. From the time the alarm clock goes off in the morning until lights out at night, there is hardly a moment to spare. Sacrifices are always made and battles are often surrendered,...