Why We Don’t “DO” A Black Friday Sale
YES! We do have Gift Certificates Available… But THAT’S Not the point of this blog…Paper or Digital Gift Certificates are available for purchase HERE. (Virtual or Physical Appointments)Twas the weekend after Thanksgiving…& director, Irene Diamond is here, stuffed with stuffing… We’re thankful for you! And… sorry to be what some may consider, the barer of bad news… […]
Continue readingMy Mom…Do You Know The Story?
My Mom…Do You Know The Story? It’s not hard to tell this, and then again, it is painfully hard… My Mom, Grace Hope died on 9/11, too. 9/11/2001 is a date that so many of us know as the infamous day when thousands of people died in New York City, Arlington Virginia and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. My […]
Continue readingSkin Woes
Dry, itchy, red skin? You may have eczema. It’s called the itch-scratch cycle. You have dry skin that itches, so you scratch it to the point that the skin is damaged. This releases inflammatory chemicals that only increase the itch and the cycle continues. This is what it’s like to have eczema, an itchy rash […]
Continue readingThe AB-Solute Workout
Target your abs with five exercises in five minutes. Five minutes a day. That’s all it takes to begin the process of toning and strengthening your abdominal muscles. A short five-minute ab workout is something you can do during the next commercial break, incorporate into your daily workout routine, or do each night before getting […]
Continue readingWhen It Hurts to Swallow
A painful sore throat can mean a cold, strep throat, or tonsillitis. How can you tell the difference? Throughout the day, you feel a sore throat coming on and dread an oncoming illness. It hurts to swallow, the back of your throat looks red, and you have a fever. Is it just a cold virus […]
Continue readingHeart These Foods
Simple food substitutions for a healthy heart. Old habits die hard. It’s not easy changing the eating habits you’ve lived with for years. But when your doctor tells you your heart and possibly your life is in danger if you don’t make changes, it’s a sure wake-up call. Along with exercise, your diet plays a […]
Continue readingJump Start Your Health in the New Year
Today, on these final days of the year, give yourself a clean slate and begin to improve your health, drop lbs, and feel stronger and more alive! FIRST:Start by simply cleaning out what you KNOW you shouldn’t eat. Look through your pantry, fridge, freezer, and cupboards for foods or packages that have sat there way past their […]
Continue readingWhat Is Dietary Fiber And Why Do We Need It?
Dietary fiber is more important to your health than you may think. “Fiber is good for you.” “Eat more fiber.” You hear a lot about dietary fiber these days, but why is it so good for you? If you know anything about fiber, you know it works to keep you regular and relieve constipation, but […]
Continue readingBecome A Lean, Green Vegetable Eating Machine
Eat more leafy green vegetables for weight loss and good health. Kale, collards, cabbage… What do these foods have in common besides starting with a “k” sound? They’re all leafy green vegetables. Add spinach, lettuces, turnip greens, Swiss chard, and mustard greens and you’ve got a plate full of nutritious goodness. Chances are you’re not […]
Continue readingWhat Shoes Should You Choose?
How to find the best shoes for your feet. Does your job keep you on your feet for hours at a time? Do your feet or back ache after a long day at work? It may be caused from ill-fitting or non-supportive shoes. Since your feet will travel a distance equal to walking around the […]
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