A Sailor Who Served His Country Veterans Day is the one day each year when we remember and honor those who risked their lives for the preservation of our freedoms. For those soldiers fortunate enough to return home, we recognize what they endured on our behalf: time away from their families and phys
How to Boost Your Kids’ Immunity This Winter Among the many responsibilities, parents have, making sure their kids are healthy is one of the most important. This is especially true as we enter the darker months when keeping kids healthy during the cold/flu season can be extremely challenging. With
“Fall Back” Basics: How to Increase Your Vitamin D This Winter Season! We’re rapidly approaching the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST), when clocks will “fall back” an hour and give millions of Americans an extra 60 minutes of shut-eye. At least, in theory. In reality, many people don’t,
It’s the time of year when colder weather drives people indoors, where a crackling fire and warm beverage can help thaw the winter chill. But beware! Some hot beverages are healthy, and others aren’t. Beverages to Avoid A go-to beverage on a cold day, especially if you’ve been outside in the c
Let’s talk about that one thing we all love to do, that isn’t always good for us: eating. We know what we’re supposed to do, eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full. So, why are these rules so hard to follow when we often feel strong cravings for more unhealthy […]
8 Healthy Halloween Treats Your Kids Will Love (Non-Candy!) It’s the time of year (roughly from Halloween to New Year’s) when people are tempted to overindulge at mealtime and graze on holiday goodies for dessert. Those without a solid plan for how to deal with their cravings may allow their hea
Is Dark Chocolate Really Good for Your Brain? “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” – Charles M. Schulz Chocolate lovers rejoice! Studies have shown that dark chocolate is actually good for your brain. Healthy Chocolate? Turns out chocolate, in its natural
5 Tips to Reduce the Stress of Holiday Travel As the song says, “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” Although visiting family and friends can be a joyful, memorable experience, the process of traveling can often be a hassle. Since you’ve worked hard all year to take a vacation, don
Are you prepared for cold and flu season? Though there’s no guaranteed way to avoid getting sick during the winter months, supporting your immune system is a great place to start. Boost your immunity this winter with these 10 natural cold and flu remedies… 10 Natural Ways to Avoid Getting
6 Amazing Health Benefits of Drinking Water We all know that drinking water regularly is good for the body. But most of us probably don’t realize just how important being properly hydrated is for our health. In fact, every system in the human body counts on water to function. Approximately two-thi