10 Processed Foods to Avoid
For all of you out there who visit this site (and thank you!), you are probably, like us, very aware that food is medicine. If you put bad medicine in your body, it can wreak some havoc, either small…
Walking on Water- Love is Patient and Kind
We are proud to share today's entry from our beautiful Youth Editor, Emily in her ongoing series, Walking on Water - Living with Hydrocephalus. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I thought I would write about something I never thought…
HOT TIP: Nuts for Nuts
If you are nuts for nuts, here's more good news on why they are great for you. HOT TIP: More good news about nuts. A Harvard Medical School study found that those who consumed two or more…
Christine’s Vegan Smoothies
Three Sweet and Healthy Vegan Smoothies to Rev your Engine in the Morning My husband and I are fortunately very like-minded when it comes to food. We both eat adventurously, are game to try new things, and truly enjoy…
Optimism Good for the Soul – and Heart!
The more optimistic you are, the greater your chances of being in ideal cardiovascular health, especially when compared to pessimists. Researchers at the University of Illinois reviewed data on more than 5,100 men and women ranging in age from…
HOT TIP: Get the Grain
HOT TIP: From Shape Magazine: Did you know that bread is the number one food that contributes the most calories in the American diet? The number two source is cookies and cakes. Most bread is made from enriched flour and…
The Hidden Costs of Chemo
Hello friends. Today I'd like to share an article that I wrote which was recently published on Healthline.com about the hidden costs of chemotherapy. If you have just found out that you need treatment, we hope that we can…
HOT TIP: Lavender
HOT TIP: Did you know that 71 percent of Americans say they sleep better on fresh-smelling sheets? This per the National Sleep Foundation. Try a lavender spray, as the soothing scent helps you not only to relax but also…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
There's a reason why refer to the winter holidays this way. It's a time where everything is sparkling and colorful, where we look at the world with the heart of a child, where magic is possible, and hope is…
A New Twist on Veggies
That veggie tray is a staple of any party, any time of the year. We tried this little number for Thanksgiving (we saw it on Pinterest) and it was a hit! Whatever your holiday meal is, try to adapt…