Erika’s Post – Can You Feed Your Brain?
Is there a link between food and cognitive health? Researchers are investigating if inflammation causes damage to the brain. Another area of interest is the biochemical, endocrine, and [...]
Carmen’s Post – The Finisher
\ July finds us over the 2019 half-way hump and rapidly descending down the hill towards 2020. I can certainly feel the momentum with kids graduating and my nest soon becoming empty. With all [...]
Erika’s Post – Tips on Oils
There has been some recent concern regarding consumption of oxidized oils and increased risk of heart disease. The evidence is limited and controversial. Research still supports replacing [...]
Carmen’s Post – Willpower
How do you keep your health and wellness willpower and motivation from waning halfway through the year? Willpower – the ability to maintain the self-control needed to begin and [...]
Erika’s Post – What About Elderberries?
Elderberries and elderberry products are gaining popularity. They’re touted to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cardio-protective, diuretic, laxative, and antiviral properties, as well as the [...]
Carmen’s Post – Summer!
Summer is finally about to arrive, officially starting June 21. The long sunny days are what we have dreamed of for months. Get outside and enjoy all that Summer has to offer, but keep these [...]
Erika’s Post – The Mediterranean Diet
Researchers at Saint Louis University found that athletes ran a 5K 6% faster after eating a Mediterranean diet for 4 days, than after eating a Western diet. The Mediterranean diet includes [...]
Carmen’s Post – Staying Healthy & Fit As You Get Older
As we continue to celebrate Older Americans Month, we want to highlight the many great advantages to staying healthy and fit as you get older. Not only does a healthy lifestyle potentially add [...]
Erika’s Favorite Asparagus Recipes
Asparagus is coming up! Here are a few of my favorite asparagus recipes I think you’ll enjoy! Oven Roasted Asparagus Asparagus Salad Asparagus Stir Fry Enjoy!
Carmen’s Tips on Improving Bone Density
Improving Bone Density As many as 44 million people in the U.S. suffer from low bone mass. Low bone mass can lead to osteoporosis which is weak and brittle bones. Exercise has been proven to be [...]
