Wellness
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Campbell’s Offers Heart Healthy Recipes
Image courtesy of Flickr Heart health is not something most people think about on a daily basis, but taking good care of your heart and eating foods that support your heart is one of the best things you can do to aim for optimal health. There are certain foods and supplements you can take that benefit your heart. Dr. Heather Manley wrote a great post about some lab tests you can ask your doctor for to help determine your heart health. Image courtesy of Campbell’s Soup Health is foremost on people’s minds, keeping your family in tip top shape can be a challenge in these…
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Ask the Doctor :: How can I tell if I have a cold or an allergy?
Image Courtesy of Flickr Ask the Doctor: Question: I am sniffling and rubbing my eyes but it feels more like a cold than an allergy. What is the difference? It is very hard to tell the difference between a cold and an allergy especially this time of year; however, there are some distinct differences that may help you decide. A visit to your family doctor can be helpful as well, especially if you are suspecting an allergy. The Common Cold The common cold is also referred to as an upper respiratory tract infection. Unfortunately, viruses ( sometimes bacteria) that cause the common cold are constantly strenthening themselves making it quite…
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Our Rocky Mountain Family Adventure: Part II
Looking to send a postcard with a spectacular mountain range, a glacier, or wild animals on it? Then the town of Jasper, located in the heart of Canada’s Rocky Mountains, is the destination for you. Last summer we flew into Calgary and stuffed as much luggage as is humanly possible into a rental car. We strapped three children in the back seat (aged 14, 10, and 8) and headed northwest—256 miles to be exact. The drive along the way was an adventure in itself. Our first stop was in Banff. Our second stop en route to the town of Jasper was the Columbia Icefield. Located in Jasper National Park (one…
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It’s Not You. It’s Your Hormones!
Image courtesy of Flickr It is astounding how many women across America live with symptoms of hormone deficiency and have accepted it as a way of life. They go through each day struggling to make it through with minimal energy and fatigue. Their limited energy is further consumed with random unexpected waves of “hot flashes” as if their head was suddenly placed in a hot oven. Trying to fit into an old pair of jeans is a daily battle because of an unexpected weight gain that does not improve regardless of diet or exercise. To make matters worse there is constant irritability and a labile mood that puts…
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Ask the Doctor :: Are there any foods that will help with my complexion?
Image courtesy of Flickr Ask the Doctor: Question: I am noticing that my skin is dull and dry and was wondering what foods might help brighten it up some. Many people only think about their skin during the warm sunny months, but skin care is year round. The most important thing to remember is applying a good quality sunscreen everyday and second, indulging taste buds in a few nutrient-rich and skin healthy foods. Here they are my top 3 ones: 1) Lemons Begin each day with squeezing a half to full lemon in a full glass of water. It is refreshing, tasty, and packed with vitamin C that will not…
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How to Get Kids to Eat More Greens
Image courtesy of Flickr Eating vegetables provides children with a great deal of health benefits as it gives them the vitamins and minerals they need for growth and development. Unfortunately, getting children to eat their veggies can be an adventure in and of itself. How can you get your children to eat more greens without causing mealtime mayhem? 1. Grow a Garden – A lot of children take a great deal of pride in growing their own food goods. When it comes to eating fresh and clean, you can’t beat growing your own fruits and vegetables. If you make a big deal about how much fun the garden process is,…
