Have You Lost Your Rhythm – Circadian, That Is?
I remember never wanting to go to sleep as a child. I thought that it wasn’t fair that I was forced to take a nap during the day, and then...
Sugar: A Big & Avoidable Inflammatory Culprit
Inflammation is a natural healing response in the body. When you cut yourself, you may experience a bit of heat, redness, swelling, and pain in that area of your skin...
The Type of Water You Drink Matters
Hydration is essential to a fully functioning body. As our bodies are mostly made of water, it takes water to keep your digestive systems working properly, to flush out toxins,...
Is Your Water Safe?
“Tap water, or bottled water?” This is usually a question that comes up whenever I go out to dinner with friends or associates. How some answer this question likely comes...
What’s Lurking In Your Nail Care Regimen?
You may have heard that your looks are never complete if your nails are not well groomed. When you reach out to shake someone’s hand, sign a document, or wave...
To Dye or Not to Dye?
To some extent, we all care about what we look like. Every morning, after rising out of bed, we all engage in a personal grooming routine that will make us...
Can Your Body Shape Lead to an Increased Risk for Cancer?
As we age, some of us may begin to feel it increasingly challenging to maintain our waistline. We may think that perhaps those days of feeling fit and looking trim...
The Housekeeper: Helping Seniors Cope with Loss
This week, I’ve invited Jackie Waters, owner of Hyper Tidy, to provide her insight on how we can help seniors cope with the loss of their spouse. Living on a...
Dressing For Health
You’re healthy, or at least you believe you are. You exercise daily. You are mindful about every morsel of food that enters your mouth. You don’t smoke. You don’t drink....
Natural Fuel for the Brain
The brain is a powerful thing to lose. It’s the motherboard of your body, controlling all your functions and how your systems work together to keep you active...