As we head into flu and cold season, most folks only focus on getting a flu shot and stocking up on medications. There are a slew of natural health remedies – like Emergen–C or Zicam – that help you reduce the impact of a cold, but you don’t have to be at the mercy of […]
Staying committed to exercise can be a constant struggle. You’re busy. You have kids. You work a demanding job. So it’s no surprise that people want a workout that gives them a kick and combines different elements that help achieve a fine form and fitness level. Many run, while others cycle. There are a variety […]
While exercise is imperative for good health, getting motivated to exercise is often one of life’s biggest challenges. Even the most dedicated runner or cyclist struggles at times to get on the road or lace up those shoes. While there are running and cycling clubs where amateurs can meet friends or mentors, coordinating schedules isn’t […]
The news is always screaming about eat this, not that. Every other month there is a report warning about the health hazards of a particular food and singing the praises about another, until the negatives are discovered. Remember the low fat craze? This is a diet style that many cardiologists recommended for patients, but it […]
Are you feeling run down? Having trouble remembering what you did yesterday? Have you put on a few pounds and can’t figure out why you are craving potato chips all the time? The answers to these questions could be a variety of reasons or just one … sleep. Does it seem simplistic that getting a […]
Using sunscreen should be as normal as drinking water or putting on a hat to prepare for an outdoor adventure. Too many Americans ignore the warnings about the sun, but if protecting your skin from early signs of aging, sun spots, wrinkles, burns or cancer is important to you, read on. Now that people know […]
5 Tips to living off the land You’ve decided to move out of the big city and start living off the land. It’s a big decision with so many issues to consider so start making a list. The great part of living off the land is families can control how their food is produced, how […]
Part 1: Is living off the land right for you? Seeking a rustic lifestyle where you aren’t dependent on anyone for your existence? Want to leave the city and start living off the land like the Discovery Channel’s families on the Alaskan Frontier? Unless you are independently wealthy, you’ll need to keep a job even […]
How to start a garden Want a productive hobby this summer when the heat is at its hottest? Sick of paying $3 for a bag of lettuce? There is nothing tastier that a ruby red tomato fresh off its vine. There is nothing sweeter than a rosy strawberry harvested from its stem. There is nothing […]
Admit it or not, every one’s weakness comes down to good food. However, not everyone has the same definition of what’s palatable. Some prefer exotic delicacies, the others have their sweet tooth, and so on. The real struggle lies in every happy eater’s ultimate problem; That is, choosing the right food that will not fatten […]