Since the industrial revolution began around 1750, we have become more and more reliant on machines. Cars, televisions and coffee makers graduated to computers and cellular devices. With these electronics came an increase in EMF emissions, and while their…
All About Eggs
All About Eggs About 40 years ago it was determined that excessive cholesterol in the diet was a public health concern. Specifically, it was thought that there was a causal link between consuming cholesterol-laden foods and an increased risk of…
Gluten Free Play Dough Recipe
No Cook Play Dough 2 cups of plain flour 4 tablespoons of ‘cream of tartar’ 2 tablespoons of cooking oil 1 cup of salt 2 cups of boiling water Food coloring Glitter, colored sand, or other bits and pieces to…
Gardening For Wellness
Soothing, relaxing and peaceful – gardening is a wonderful way to spend your free time. The benefits are numerous: family time, healthier vegetable options for the family, fresh air and exercise, plus a successful garden can be an achievement for the entire family. Of…
Food and Your Mood
We all know that the food we eat is the fuel our body uses to get through the day but what many don’t know is that the quality of that food may actually affect our mood. Caffeine jitters or a sugar rush are…
Cleaning Green
Cleaning Green Walk down the cleaning products aisle at your local grocery store and it may be a bit overwhelming. There is a cleaning product for every surface of your home and rarely will they be recommended for use in…
Allopathic verses Holistic
Making the best decisions for your family is becoming more challenging. With access to billions of articles on the internet talking about the different health care options available (some written by wise and counseled professionals and others no so much)…
Fermented Foods
Processed and packaged foods are increasingly a major part of the Western Diet. Even foods that are grown (corn, wheat, lettuce, etc.) or raised (beef, pork, chicken, etc.) are no longer what they used to be. Due to pesticides, herbicides…
De-stressing During the Holidays
A poll by the American Psychological Association has found that during the holidays 69% of people are stressed by a “lack of time”, 69% are stressed by a “lack of money” and 51% are stressed over the “pressure to give…
Pushups – Are They Necessary to Measure Strength in Adolescent PE Programs?
Pushups – Are They Necessary to Measure Strength in Adolescent PE Programs? By Katie Greeley DC, CACCP Many Children from the fifth grade through eighth grades are required to perform pushups as part of their PE curriculum. The debate is…