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Jennifer Roberge
5 Reasons to Use Manuka Honey for Skin Health
by Jennifer Roberge
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With so many skin care products out there containing natural ingredients, it’s difficult to know clearly which products and specific ingredients are the most beneficial for our skin. However there are some natural oils, herbs and other ingredients that are clear winners when it comes to relieving skin irritation and reducing inflammation.One ingredient in particular is getting a lot of press these... 12/5/2018 8:00:00 AM
Laura Bonarrigo
Four Ways to Get Through Family Time When Divorce is Coming
by Laura Bonarrigo
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There’s never a good time to dissolve a marriage. Especially as a parent. With family time - holidays, the school schedule, a birthday or long-awaited vacation - the timing to breakup never seems right. You question hurting the kids and it becomes easier to push your pain further and further into the future. It doesn’t matter if that decision is being made because of a cheating spouse, the mundane... 12/5/2018 8:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Sciatica: Pinching Discomfort
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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A common type of pain associated with the sciatic nerve affects many people, particularly in their low back and left leg areas. Sciatica usually affects this one side of the body starting at the low back, running through the thigh, and then all the way down the leg. It can even reach the toes. This pain can be a shooting sensation or tingly feeling. It becomes worse from sitting. Then when the person... 12/4/2018 8:00:00 AM
Gary Roe
9 Options For Healthy Grieving During The Holidays
by Gary Roe
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Holidays can be stressful. If you’ve lost a loved one, they can seem impossible.While the world is celebrating, you’re hurting. Your heart is broken, but life appears to be blazing forward as if nothing happened.Perhaps you feel a little like Glenn and Connie.“Christmas? Thanksgiving was an emotional nightmare. Can’t we just skip it this year? Where’s the Grinch when you need him?” Glenn asked.“I’m... 12/4/2018 8:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Asthma: Breathless Trouble
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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Coughing. Wheezing. Tight chest. Shortness of breath. These are the common symptoms of the air restriction condition called asthma. When the bronchial tubes become inflamed, the airway tightens and can fill with mucus. People experience different symptoms at different times and can go a long period without “attacks." Some people only have asthma during exercise, others only when they have a cold, and... 12/4/2018 8:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
The Breakfast Debate: First Meal of the Day Counts
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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Breakfast is the meal that breaks the fast from the night before. Some people claim they’re not hungry in the morning, or that they lack time at this hour to eat, yet others never skip this meal. Truth be told, the winner of the breakfast debate is to eat breakfast.Here’s why….Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because of its many benefits. To be clear, the type of breakfast being referred... 11/27/2018 8:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
How to Tell if Your Man is Having a Midlife Crisis...
by Wellness Editor
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We see them in movies and read about them in books. We even kid around about going through a midlife crisis when we hit the occasional tough spot in life. All jokes aside though, the midlife crisis is a very real phenomenon and the sudden behavioral changes that come with it can be very worrisome for those of us who have to watch our loved ones struggle. Is There an Imposter Living in Your House? He’s... 11/27/2018 8:00:00 AM
Brenda Knowles
How to Connect With Someone Who Is Negative
by Brenda Knowles
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The other night my daughter called me from her dad's house. The first thing she asked was if she had any appointments this week. I said, "Yes, you have a doctor's appointment after school on Monday." She immediately got mad and told me how much homework she was going to have that day and how she didn't have time for any appointments. "Why do you always sign me up for things after school on Monday?!?"My... 11/26/2018 8:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Sauna or Steam Room: Who Wins?
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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After a workout or after a long day, stepping into a sauna or steam room is treatment for your body. These facilities are found in gyms, spas, hotels, and some people even have them at home. The main difference is being in a dry versus moist environment. Both have pros and cons and which type is best may be a matter of personal preference.SAUNAThere are 4 main types of saunas that distribute dry heat.... 11/25/2018 8:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Eucalyptus Oil: 13 Home Remedies
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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Evergreen trees produce eucalyptus leaves and oil. The prime source for these trees is in Australia. They are also called fever trees, Tasmanian blue gum trees, or stringy bark trees. This product is a popular home remedy for many situations, although none of its affects have been scientifically proven. The use of eucalyptus is likely safe for most people, but possibly needs to be diluted for some... 11/20/2018 8:00:00 AM
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