by JoniS | Jan 22, 2025 | Family Health, Men's Health, Nutritional Tidbits, Whole Foods, Women's Health
When I retired from teaching preschool, I began to put on a few pounds. These pounds were hard to shed, even though my healthy eating habits had not changed. I began to research what had happened to my body to make me gain weight. I discovered that my energy balance...
by JoniS | Nov 1, 2024 | Herbs
Personal Story I love my house plants! I believe they have many positive health benefits. They are green. This means they give me a mental boost when I look at them on a dreary winter’s day. They help clean the air. I love herbs so much I like to grow them indoors....
by JoniS | Oct 1, 2024 | Family Health, Nutritional Tidbits, Pregnancy, Whole Foods, Women's Health
Personal Story I had morning sickness. No! I had an all-day sickness! I lost weight and was concerned that my body wasn’t going to have enough nutrition to help my unborn child develop well. I had to choose nutrient dense foods and eat them in small amounts throughout...
by JoniS | Sep 1, 2024 | Family Health, Health Education, Men's Health, Newborn, Nutritional Tidbits, Pregnancy, Whole Foods, Women's Health
Personal Story I love to be literate! I work hard to carve out time to read and strive to understand the things I read. I especially focus on reading books and articles about health, even though I love good fiction. What is Health Literacy? Healthy People 2030,...
by JoniS | Jun 1, 2024 | Family Health
Personal Story Summer! Who doesn’t love the fun of summer? It is a great time of freedom for children and their families. It’s a great time to decompress and enjoy being together without the busyness of the usual school routine. As a child, I remember taking a blanket...
