You probably realize that your pets need exercise just as we humans do. Most of us have trouble getting our own bodies to the gym and even more trouble taking the dog out for a stroll. There are several ways to get your dog exercise besides tossing toys in between t.v. commercials. Alternatives that benefit [...]
Posted on October 20th, 2008 in Nutrition
I was brought up to be a label reader. Both of my parents were careful about what we ate and taught us kids to be aware of what was in food and drink. It gets easier as you learn the the lingo – who knew sugar has more names than “Diddy” ? The practice came [...]
Posted on September 29th, 2008 in Health
If you spent the weekend hanging on to a hankie you’re not alone. There are as many as 50 million people in the US that battle allergies. It can be a small bother or an immense aggravation depending on the severity. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid some of the irritants out there. First, of [...]
Posted on September 01st, 2008 in Health, Motivation
Blame the grasshoppers and crickets for telling everyone that summer has come to a close. They’ve told the kids to get back to class and the retailers to put out Halloween candy already. I was perfectly content with being oblivious to the signs of the season change and riding out summer for a few more [...]
Posted on September 21st, 2007 in Nutrition
Popular misconception #1: Calcium = Dairy Popular misconception #2: Protein = Meat If you are wanting up step up your nutrition be sure you get the food facts. Many people believe that cow milk is the only way to get calcium or that animal meat is the best way to obtain protein. It’s NOT TRUE! [...]
