There is a lot of misinformation in the fitness industry. It’s hard to know what to listen to and what to ignore. Here are 4 fitness myths you should know about and stay clear of: 1. If I lift weights, I’ll get bulky. Both men AND women have fallen to this myth. If you...
Spring Vegetables & Herbs - discover a huge selection of vegetable and herb varieties that produce best in Texas with a special focus on herbs gardening. Don’t miss this special workshop! Texas garden centers, Calloway’s and Cornelius Nursery offers details about free garden information clinics, expert advice, garden savings and the link to join the My...
We try to keep an eye out for free health screenings, especially to help those who may not have health insurance coverage. It’s easy to forget to have our regular tests done to make sure everything is okay, and even easier to forget when we may not have the financial means to pay for expensive...
We’ve all experienced procrastination…it’s a dream stealer. Far too often we justify it by saying, “It’s just not the right time.” The end result is that we never get started on the goals we’d LOVE to see accomplished in our life. THAT ENDS TODAY! I’ve come across an interesting little study that seems to...
Here’s a quick, easy recipe for a delicious chicken dinner with vegetables. Rotisserie Chicken with Roasted Vegetables Ingredients: • Asparagus (about 16 medium spears) • 4 Portobello mushroom caps, sliced 1/4” thick • 1 medium onion, cut in 1/4” thick rings • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste • 2 rotisserie...
What is dangerous about antibacterial soap? Aren’t soaps that kill bacteria good for us? “That is a common misconception,” says Peggy Edwards, chair of the department of clinical laboratory science at St. Louis University’s Doisy School of Allied Health Professions, “there is little supportive evidence that antibacterial products are effective in preventing illnesses.” But...
Are you living your dreams? Do you even remember your dreams? Or are you too busy trying to keep up with daily demands to take the time to dream? People who do what they love are typically healthier and have lower levels of stress. Here are six ways you can take time for you...
1. Cut Caffeine: The effects of caffeine can take as long as eight hours to wear off. So if you drink a cup of coffee or soda in the afternoon and are still tossing at night, caffeine might be the reason. Cutting out caffeine at least four to six hours before bedtime can help...