by Sylvia Browder | Aug 16, 2013 | Health & Wellness
For something so essential and refreshing, a good night’s sleep can be elusive. Children, pets, a snoring partner, a worried mind, even TV and bright lights all can disrupt our slumber. In general, healthy adults need seven to eight hours of sleep a night, but getting...
by Guest Blogger | Jul 8, 2013 | Featured, Health & Wellness, Nutrition
You’ve probably heard the recent news about a study focusing on the Mediterranean diet, published in the New England Journal of Medicine. It basically confirmed what doctors had suspected for years: Eating the foods popular in Mediterranean countries such as Greece...
by Guest Blogger | Jun 24, 2013 | Featured, Health & Wellness, Nutrition
Trying to cut down on sugar? Maybe you’ve heard all the health warnings from doctors and government officials, or maybe you’re trying to look better in your swimsuit. Whatever the reason, you’re on the right track — Americans are still eating and drinking...
by Nancy | Jun 18, 2013 | Featured, Health & Wellness, Nutrition
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors used to only eat organic food. That was the time when all the available fruits and vegetables for consumption were free from pesticides, herbicides, fungicide and other toxic chemicals. There was no genetically modified food...
by Guest Blogger | Jun 18, 2013 | Featured, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Meditation, Nutrition
Does the thought of slipping into shorts or a swimsuit leave you panicked? No sweat. With these easy fitness tips, there’s still time to get in summer-ready shape without going on a crash diet. Taking small steps will put you in the right direction, says Heidi Powell,...
by Guest Blogger | Jun 10, 2013 | Featured, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Meditation
Can’t seem to lose those last few pounds, even with diet and exercise? Your metabolism could be to blame. Not all of us are blessed with a high metabolic rate, but by making some simple changes to your exercise routine, you can boost your metabolism and help your body...