by JoniS | Mar 10, 2026 | Nutrition, Wellness, Whole Foods
Plant-based meal planning is something I do regularly. I try to increase the number of plants in our meal, or sometimes I include one or more meatless meals each week that really focus on plants. There are benefits of plant-based meals which include supporting your...
by JoniS | Mar 9, 2026 | Healthful Endeavors, Family Health, Health Education, Men's Health, Women's Health
Set fitness goals! Who wants to do that?! As a child and teen, I did not set any fitness goals for myself. I got plenty of exercise living on my family’s farm. There was always work to do! When I was a freshman in college, I discovered that I needed to be intentional...
by JoniS | Mar 2, 2026 | Pregnancy
Simple stretches helped me relieve my pregnancy back pain after classes and studying, and a long shift at the hospital as a nurse’s aide serving pregnant mothers and their babies in the newborn nursery. I worked 3-11pm and needed to relax my back so I could get to...
by JoniS | Feb 23, 2026 | Women's Health
Spotting again?! I went through a season where I was spotting between my periods. What a nuisance! Since women are encouraged to let their health care provider know when something is unusual with their menstrual cycle, I did contact my doctor- eventually. Everything...
by JoniS | Feb 16, 2026 | Family Health
Lifting weights can bring benefits to every family member. From babies to the elderly, every person can do some form of weightlifting. It is important, since as we age, we start losing muscle mass as early as age 30. We lose muscle mass, so strength training is...
