by JoniS | Oct 30, 2017 | Family Health
Strong bones are important for everyone in the family. We don’t even think about our bones unless they are injured. We can intentionally build stronger bones. Personal Story I was taking Tung Soo Do, a form of Korean karate. It was my turn to break a cement block with...
by JoniS | Oct 23, 2017 | Herbs
Lemon balm, Melissa officinalis, is in the mint family. It has in it a volatile oil which, when bumped, gives off a lemony scent. It is a relaxing herb. There are many ways to use this plant. Its fresh or dried leaves benefit the human body, both through internal and...
by JoniS | Oct 16, 2017 | Whole Foods
As the weather becomes cooler, we usually want some comfort food. Often the food we choose is some form of carbohydrates which are usually dense in calories. Many times, we crave sweet rolls or a delicious dessert. We can choose “better” comfort foods over sugary...
by JoniS | Oct 9, 2017 | Productivity
According to the lyrics of a song by Andy Williams, Christmas is the “most wonderful time of the year.” The song talks about the joys of children, parties, and family togetherness. It sounds almost too good to be true. The destination of a relaxed season of joyful...
by JoniS | Oct 2, 2017 | Pregnancy
What is a pregnant woman supposed to do when she gets a cold? Colds have another name in the medical world, upper respiratory infection (URI). These infections are common, hence the term “common cold”. The germs causing this condition spread easily because the person...
