Post-Surgery Guidelines: Tips for a Smooth Recovery
By Shannon Brown We stopped taking antibiotics after we began feeling better, or perhaps, began exercising too soon. It’s okay, we’ve all been there. But
By Shannon Brown We stopped taking antibiotics after we began feeling better, or perhaps, began exercising too soon. It’s okay, we’ve all been there. But
By Patricia Danflous “Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” When Abraham Lincoln spoke those words more than a
By Elizabeth DeGrie The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that nearly 23 percent of American adults have some form of arthritis now and
By Shannon Brown You lie down in bed after a long day, get comfortable, and all of a sudden…that indefinable, urgent, twitchy, restless feeling comes
By Julie Maddock A smile is a gift we can give to someone every day. And we feel more confident in readily smiling when we
Energize your body with deep breathing By: Patricia Danflous Enjoy life. Stop and smell the flowers – or just take time to use your nose, mouth
Your doctor says “walking pneumonia” is the diagnosis for the achy, exhausted, yucky feeling you’ve experienced for a few days. But don’t take the finding
If the term “work-life balance” makes you roll your eyes, you aren’t alone. According to the American Psycologocal Association, more than half of all women say
Hormonal imbalance. We’ve all heard the term, but do we really know how hormones contribute to our daily wellness? Hormones regulate almost every function of
You probably use music in your exercise routines already – for example, playing upbeat and surging electronic dance music on the treadmill or keeping gentle
By Patricia Danflous You are planning a celebration. Maybe it’s a party for your child’s first birthday, a wedding for your oldest daughter or a
The mind is a very powerful thing! Hypothetically, our thoughts can be likened to seeds we plant in our minds. These seeds can grow into
By: Caitlyn McKey Hello fellow fast-paced life goer! How’s that super speedy life going for you right now? Experiencing
Staying in a balanced frame of mind is often difficult in the midst of our fast-paced daily lives. It is important to connect deeply with
By MS Broudy Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people aged 10-24, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
By Christian Dischler We’re all looking for any advantage available in a world that moves faster than we do. There’s competition for everything these
By Ann Jarema Teen vaping has become a serious epidemic across the country. There are many cases of severe lung disease among teenagers and young
By Michele Robert Poche They help us to communicate and learn. They soothe us with familiar voices and sounds. They maintain our sense of physical
By Michele Robert Poche Fostering independence in children helps them feel in control, self-reliant and confident. But we wouldn’t teach a child to cross a
By: Randy Cowen The statistics are staggering: According to childwelfare.gov, each year over 400,000 children need to be placed in temporary or long-term foster care
School is out. The daily grind of homework and rigid routines can disappear for a while. We’ve all got a little extra time with our
Growth. It comes in many forms. Physical, emotional, intellectual. For kids, it’s all about being able to reach the bathroom faucet, ride the big rollercoaster
Preparing your child’s lunch can be an activity that both you and your child can enjoy together. Make their lunch fun, colorful and filled with
What if I told you there was a way that you and your family could nurture your creativity, get some exercise and even learn a
By Amie Valpone, thehealthyapple.com It’s a new year, which means it’s time to start your New Year’s Resolutions to eat and live clean. What do
This quinoa salad is a filling and nutritious lunch, while giving you a huge dose of protein and fiber! It is great for on the
By Amber Marie Arevalos With the warmer months coming into season, the demand for cooler recipes is high. We want to keep the house cool
By Kristy Podruchny If you haven’t already heard of or tried kimchi, it is my pleasure to introduce this traditional Korean delight. Kimchi is comprised
By Julie Maddock Maine has a thriving moose population and in the Moosehead Lake Region, moose outnumber people three to one. This means you will
By Tami Charbonnet From morning walks in Snow Canyon to all day hikes through Zion National Park to relaxing mornings in Sagestone spa and salon,
By Liz McGehee Be mindful, memorable and momentous at The Retreat in Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa, which features 22 residences created for getaways with
A natural haven perched atop the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Art of Living Retreat Center is the perfect place to breathe in the crisp air,