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Summer Food & Fun

Summer Food & Fun

Knowing how to create a well-balanced meal helps keep your blood sugar level as close to normal as possible.

August 14, 2014

Pushing the Limits

Pushing the Limits

Rehabilitating from a surgery or an injury is, in many ways, similar to training for a triathlon.

August 8, 2014

The Five-Gallon jug and Emotional Stability

The Five-Gallon jug and Emotional Stability

Emotions originate in the brain, which is an organ in the body just like the heart and lungs. This biological component is the most tangible part of the process of emotions.

July 31, 2014

Getting on the Road to Wellness

Getting on the Road to Wellness

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” - Dolly Parton

July 24, 2014

The Five-Gallon Jug and Time Management

The Five-Gallon Jug and Time Management

Understanding and managing time is a human need.

July 17, 2014

Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain

Pain can be a sign of poor overall health and may not get better until the person improves his or her overall health.

July 11, 2014

Summer Healthy Living Tips for those with Diabetes

Summer Healthy Living Tips for those with Diabetes

Summertime brings barbeques, parties and trips, but it can also bring unhealthy foods and habits. The good news is that you can enjoy summer fun and stay on track with your healthy living goals. Try these tips!

July 3, 2014

Cooking Flavorful Meals Without Adding Calories

Cooking Flavorful Meals Without Adding Calories

It may not seem possible to prepare a great tasting meal without adding a lot of extra calories, but healthy meals don’t have to lack flavor.

June 25, 2014

You Are What You Eat…Sort Of

You Are What You Eat…Sort Of

Many have heard the old adage, “You are what you eat,” and perhaps the response, “Then I want to eat a skinny person!”

June 20, 2014

Word Pictures

Word Pictures

My favorite compliment is from a friend who says I’m the “queen of metaphors.” For myself, I think in pictures and then use words to help communicate my thoughts so others can see what I’m thinking — I call them “word pictures.”

June 12, 2014

Running Injuries What the Internet Can’t Tell You

Running Injuries What the Internet Can’t Tell You

Sometimes, similar injuries can be caused by very different factors, and seemingly different injuries can be caused by similar circumstances. The internet might be able to tell runners about their injuries, but there is no way of helping them figure out w

June 5, 2014

Starting an Exercise Program

Starting an Exercise Program

The thought of beginning an exercise program may still seem unreachable in today’s busy world. However, please know that getting back to the gym or beginning an exercise routine doesn't have to be overwhelming. Remember to start slowly – begin with a sing

May 23, 2014