New Year, New You!

New Year, New You!

With the new year comes New Year’s resolutions, goals and aspirations to help keep us inspired and motivated to improve ourselves, our families and the world around us.  Do you already have one this year or are you struggling to think of one? If you do have a...
Making Healthy Travel Plans

Making Healthy Travel Plans

This time of year, plans are made to make journeys short and long to visit our loved ones.  While we don’t always (or thankfully often) encounter the mishaps of the classic comedy “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles,” traveling tends to take its toll....
‘Tis the Season…

‘Tis the Season…

‘Tis the season… and we’re not talking about holiday festivities; we’re talking about cold and flu season.  With the change in weather we commonly begin to see more infectious viruses and bacteria making their way through our schools, workplaces and homes.  Here are a...
The Halloween Sugar Monster

The Halloween Sugar Monster

Every year we accompany our children in their costumes to ring doorbells on the last evening of October.  Thankfully, most everyone opts for the “Treat” option of “Trick-or-Treat” when you show up on their stoop in costume, no matter if its’s adorable or frightening. ...
Clear Skin for Fun in the Sun

Clear Skin for Fun in the Sun

Skin imperfections can make a day at the beach or the pool less appealing during these hot summer days.  Whether it’s acne, skin rashes or other blemishes many of these conditions are easily treatable so you can show some skin with confidence. Acne is one of the most...
Bees, Hornets and Wasps, Oh My!

Bees, Hornets and Wasps, Oh My!

As the sun comes out here in the Pacific Northwest so do the stingers – Bees, Wasps and Hornets.  Scorpions are not very common, but do exist here.  Most reactions to stings are mild resulting in redness, swelling and itching of the area for a few days. Sometimes,...
Healthy Snack Ideas

Healthy Snack Ideas

Whether you are traveling around the country or just to your 9-to-5, here are some ideas for snacks that skip the trans fat and the high fructose corn syrup. Hand Full of Nuts: Nuts are full of healthy fats and protein, which help to stabilize blood sugar levels. To...
Sunburn Care

Sunburn Care

Sunburns are often synonymous with summer.  Prevention is your best bet and done best with adequate sun screen.  Anytime you plan on being in the sun, it’s highly recommended that you use a good sunscreen with an SPF of up to 30-50.  Any SPF rating after 50...

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