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by Gracie X A long-term relationship or marriage is a blessing—but what do you do when the doldrums set in? How can you see your spouse with fresh eyes? Appreciating everything you have together and awakening what may have gone dormant?Celebrate What's Working: Research has shown that couples who focus on the negatives in their relationship end up feeling more negative! What a surprise. A study by Robinson and... 9/8/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Our health can often feel like a delicate balancing act, and at times, we may not even be aware when we’ve done something to tip the scales into imbalance or disease. Infections, autoimmune diseases and sometimes cancer can hit us even when we feel like we’re doing everything right. Or, maybe, the connections just aren’t clear.Well, a recent Swedish study suggests physical fitness levels could play... 9/5/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor It’s been a difficult year so far, with COVID-19 complicating our lives in scary and unforeseen ways. Uncertainty remains in the air. Even if we can hope that the virus falls off our radar in the coming months, a fall resurgence is likely — but there’s no need to panic. This gives us a few months to prepare ourselves and our families so that the next round is easier to tackle.Even with states reopening... 9/3/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Julie Callicutt You finally found a gluten free hot dog, but do you risk using your favorite ketchup and mustard (which might not be gluten free) for a bite of your favorite comfort food? There are a number of great tasting gluten free options, even better than the non gluten free versions. Here’s a list that is sure to help you out:Mustards:Annie's Naturals. They have 3 luscious mustards: Honey, Yellow and Dijon.... 9/2/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Dr. Lawrence J. Green Now that summer is upon us, I feel it is important to write about outdoor summer safety. First and foremost, don't go to the beach or pool and just lie and bake yourself in the sun! Relaxing at the beach or pool is great, but please when you lay down on the beach chair, lie under an umbrella or in the shade. If you want to play in the sand or in the sun at the pool, wear as much clothing as you can... 8/31/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and everyone is itching to get out and enjoy that beautiful sunshine — especially after a few months of quarantine and staying home to stay safe. But the numbers of COVID-19 cases are not encouraging. In fact, they're soaring. Just because we’re all ready to move on and shift gears into summer, we may be more likely to put ourselves and our... 8/31/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. It’s that time of year again, when the cool evening temperatures, changing color of leaves and blooming ragweed trigger allergies and send many running for allergy medications to relieve sneezing, running noses, puffy eyes, itchy throats, wheezing and hacking coughs. However, a nutritarian diet – can offer greater relief this time of year, along with other life-long benefits. A study of 56 different... 8/27/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Lloyd Alpert An October 2016 study has prompted the CDC to urge all U.S. schools to have dental specialists come into the schools in order to apply sealant on children’s molars. It’s a fast and easy process. Research has shown that dental sealant can prevent up to 80% of cavities in children. Surprisingly though, it is estimated that 60% of kids don’t get sealant applied. Why is that, especially since research... 8/27/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Janet Valenty I spent years in a clinical laboratory analyzing blood and every other bodily fluid that we humans can produce. I routinely saw lab results showing blood chemistries in or out of the norm as evidence of some disease or degenerative state present in each patient. During and after my laboratory years, I’ve been a seeker of information to help understand which life choices we can make that are more likely... 8/25/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Dr. Mary Jayne Rogers I have noticed that more and more businesses keep a small bowl of candy in reception areas and on countertops. They are practically becoming part of the décor. The other day, while waiting for my hairstylist, a woman marched over to the obligatory bowl of candy, snatched up a fistful of candy and announced, “I need some sugar!” She was not a diabetic in distress; she was not faint from not eating.... 8/24/2021 8:00:00 AM
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