Tag: health

drug abuse

4 Ways You Can Help a Family Member Dealing with Drug Abuse

It’s never you, it’s always someone else. It’s in the movies, in a different home, a different environment, but it’s certainly not you, or anyone you know. The stigma surrounding drug abuse perseveres no matter how far we’ve come as…

5 Tips for Lasting Energy, All Day, Every Day

M.K. Fisher nailed it when she said, “First we eat, then we do everything else.” Food is your body’s fuel. It affects not only your mood and daily performance but keeps your immune system strong. Our body’s energy reserves need…

nature

5 Changes You Can Make to Get Closer to Nature

In this technological day and age, who doesn’t dream of a simpler time without social media, those incessant email notifications from work, or the constant struggle to put down your phone and just enjoy the sunshine? The truth is that…

TESTED: The Cuisinart Juice Extractor

Over the years, I have to admit, I’ve had a been love for fresh juice. Whether on a trip to tropical climates or picking up some fresh-pressed from a local store, it’s always been something I’ve enjoyed. That being said,…

6 Reasons To Skip The Gym & Workout At Home

Are you split between the gym and working out at home? Well, you are not the first one to tread this path and will not be the last. The debate on whether the gym or the house is the best…

Does your oral hygiene routine help prevent seasonal illness?

Along with the cold weather comes the increased risk of picking up a seasonal illness like a common cold or flu.  While there is no direct evidence that brushing and flossing actually help protect you from a cold or the…

Minimizing the Negative Effects of Screen Time on the Brain

Screens are a major part of life. Fifty years ago people spent an hour watching the evening news each day and occasionally went to the movies. Now, they check their phones, use their computers, and watch their televisions around the…