Everyone knows that exercise is good for your body. We’ve heard about the benefits of exercise all of our lives. It keeps your heart and muscles in tip top shape. It decreases your chances of terrible things like stroke, diabetes, and osteoporosis. But, did you know that it’s also good for your brain? Read more »

The use of coconut oil diminished when doctors discovered the dangers of saturated fats, but recently coconut oil has come back into vogue. It’s being toted as one of the latest super foods. Read more »

There is an alternative to getting a flu shot this season. If you get enough vitamin D, your body can knock out the flu bug. Read more »

Winter is quickly approaching and with it comes cold and flu season. I’m not an advocate of the flu shot, but I am an advocate of a healthy lifestyle to prevent getting sick. Read more »

I recently read Barbara Kingsolver’s book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. The book chronicles her family’s experience as they change their eating habits. Read more »

Many people are stressed and tired these days. They don’t get enough sleep and use coffee and energy drinks to help them get through the day. Read more »

Cosmetics are part of our daily lives. We all used lotions, lip balms, shampoos, conditioners, and face creams. The average person is exposed to roughly 120 chemicals a day through their cosmetics. Some of these chemicals are carcinogens. Read more »

We’ve all heard that you need to stretch before you exercise to prevent injury. Everyone knows that. Most people do it, but did you know that there are two types of stretching and you’re probably doing the wrong one? Read more »

A couple of years ago, I discovered a great cooking and health site called  MediterrAsian.com. Since then, I’ve cooked almost every recipe on the site, and they’ve all been delicious. The website was started by Trudy Thelander and Ric Watson. They have also written a book called The MediterrAsian Way. It’s more than just a cookbook, it’s a guide to health and longevity.

I recently had the opportunity to interview Trudy about her cooking and healthy living. Read more »

My stepson has Asperger’s Syndrome, which is an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For all of you who haven’t heard–I didn’t know until a few months ago–eliminating wheat and dairy from their diets can have a positive effect on people with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Read more »